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Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners

Learn to recruit diverse and tech-savvy volunteers. Discover how to empower and engage them effectively. Valuable tips for successful recruitment strategies.

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Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners

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  1. Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners Larry Chase Casting a Wider Net November 2, 2019

  2. OUR CHALLENGE

  3. OUR CHALLENGE

  4. OUR CHALLENGE 5.4 : 1

  5. OUR OPPORTUNITIES

  6. OUR OPPORTUNITIES

  7. INCREASING DIVERSITY

  8. OUR OPPORTUNITIES

  9. GENERATIONS AT WORK

  10. MILLENIAL PARENTS What should we know about millennial parents? They’re ALL ABOUT FAMILY!!!

  11. MILLENIAL PARENTS What should we know about millennial parents? TECHNOLOGY is a constant!!!

  12. GENERATIONAL SHIFTS • Family dynamics • Technology • Speed • Flexibility & structure • Micro Volunteering • Professionalism

  13. WHAT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? • It’s alive and well!!! • But it’s not like it was… • Value-chosen vs. expected routine • Episodic vs. long-term commitment • Small, short tasks vs. major leadership • Team-based vs. “you’re in charge” • Organized vs. loosely informal • Mentoring vs. supervision

  14. THE “NEW BREED” VOLUNTEER • Very busy • Many obligations • Tech savvy • Wants flexibility • Expects to be empowered • Doesn’t want to be micromanaged • Wants to have an impact

  15. SIX RULES OF EMPOWERMENT • Don’t take the ball…give it away • Label each handoff…delegation or empowerment • Secure the handoff (periodic updates) • Break down the tasks (smaller, manageable goals) • Don’t take the ball back or try to micromanage • Develop good plans and good skills for handoffs

  16. WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT? • Experience isn’t essential • Attitude is important • Non-Scouting skills are valuable • Character is essential • A servant’s heart is a prerequisite Recruit for character, attitude, and non-scouting skills. Train for Scouting knowledge and skills. Coach and mentor for experience.

  17. WHERE ARE THEY? • Retiring professionals • Young professionals • In occupations where a servant’s heart is a requirement • Not necessarily in Scouting - today

  18. CASTING A WIDER NET Anyone with a servant’s heart who represents the values of the Scout Oath and Law and reflects the communities our units serve is a candidate for unit service.

  19. WARNING • Recruiting is a skill • Great commissioners may not be great recruiters • Identify those with a gift for recruiting and empower them

  20. HOW DO WE FIND THEM? • Roster Reviews • Commissioner Tools • Friendstorming • Shopping • Community Connections

  21. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? • What is the job? • What does success look like? • What’s the required commitment? • Eliminate “Oh, by the way…”

  22. RECRUITING MISTAKES

  23. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS A little like DATING or COURTING With a GOAL of RECRUITING FIRST IMPRESSIONS / LASTING FEELING OF CONNECTION Don’t make the first date your last!

  24. THE FIRST DATE • May not be “out to dinner” • Maybe a walk, a tour, coffee together • Share benefits of Scouting • Mention opportunity to serve • Help prospect understand our mission • Let them hear your passion • What does your candidate bring to the table?

  25. THE SECOND DATE • Listen to their heart • Explain why they might like the proposed job • Why it may be a “good fit” • Share main roles and responsibilities • How this position makes a difference for youth • Define success • Influence, fellowship, and achievement

  26. THE NEXT DATE(S) • Engagement is the goal • Achieving it is a continuing process • Engagement requires respect • Respect requires relationship • “No” doesn’t mean “never” • Once established, maintenance requires continuing effort

  27. SUCCESS = SOLUTIONS • Successful recruiting provides • Stronger teams • New, better ways to ensure that every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience

  28. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS • Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee • The New Breed, Second Edition: Understanding and Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer • group.com • simplyyouthministry.com • Linda Baker • Regional Commissioner, BSA Northeast Region • Kevin Baker • National Commissioner Service Team Recruiting & Retention Chair (retired)

  29. Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners Larry Chase Casting a Wider Net November 2, 2019

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