[Deptheads] We need more volunteers

[Ryan McMullan]

Another thing to keep in mind in all this is to remember the reason many of
us are on Staff -- to serve and grow the hobby.  The compensation we get as
Staff members doesn't make this an economic decision (as $/hr), but it's
our desire to promote something we love and want to share.  It's no
different with volunteers.  I think we should also play up this aspect of
volunteers.  The next time your local NPR radio station does their pledge
drive listen to the way they talk about what it means to be a member:  sure
you get a tote bag or coffee mug or tickets to some event, but that is
secondary to the symbolic gesture of supporting something that you care
about.  All that said, the direct incentives for volunteers are great and
let's come up with some new ideas.  But don't loose sight of the importance
of community and people wanting to support it.

What this would look like is thank you messages something like "Thank you
for supporting our hobby across Southern California and providing enjoyment
to people just like you."  Make it about something bigger than themselves.

Ryan


On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Tim <tim at stugiii.com> wrote:

>  I agree with Victor.  People volunteer for different reasons but the
> hardest ones to get are the ones who work the 'desks'.  I think adding a
> t-shirt for the 16 hour level works.  We could also do a raffle for a free
> badge next con.  I think anything that awards "best volunteer" or some
> other subjective criteria will cause a lot of grumbling and is something
> that can be abused.
>
> I volunteered at these cons going back to the early '80s.  Originally I
> did it to save the $30 (I think) admission fee.  After doing it for a few
> years, I got burned out and found it was more enjoyable to just buy a badge
> and have no responsibilities other than to play games.
>
> So my thought is a raffle or a set number of  (48?) hours will get you a
> free con badge.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On 2/24/2012 12:01 AM, Victor B wrote:
>
> You can bling up your vols as you see fit. Just probably best to avoid
> best or make anything a competiton since where there are happy winners
> there will be disgruntled losers or those who feel slighted.
>
>
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