The Ottawa Sport Council is pleased to announce another opportunity for Ottawa based community sport organizations to discuss volunteer recruitment and retention in the pandemic environment. The Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Huddle will be offered virtually, via Zoom, on two separate dates: May 17 (18:30-20:30) and May 18 (11:30-13:30). This workshop is the next installment of the Ottawa Sport Council’s 2021 Rebound program. This free 6-part program is being offered with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund.
In April, we hosted the sold out Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Chalk Talk, led by expert Dina Bell-Laroche, of the Sport Law and Strategy Group. Participants found the material covered in the workshop and the connection to their peers very valuable. The Huddle, facilitated by Derek Johnston, will offer participants an opportunity to gather around the virtual table and learn from one another. This session will build on the discussions from the Chalk Talk.
- Who can attend? Community sport organizations in Ottawa
- What can you expect during the Huddle? An inviting conversation among peers about volunteer recruitment and retention practices that can help your organization recover from the pandemic.
- What if I didn’t attend the Chalk Talk? Attending the Chalk Talk is not a requirement to attend the Huddle on May 17 or 18. The Huddle is an open conversation about volunteer recruitment and retention- all are welcome!
Learn more about the Rebound Chalk Talks and Huddles throughout the year.
Registration:
During the Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Huddle, we will be inviting open conversation among participants. To ensure all participants have the opportunity to share their experiences, registration will be limited to 20 participants. The Huddle will be conducted via Zoom meeting with use of breakout rooms, open discussion, and other virtual meeting tools.
This is a free virtual event. The same two-hour workshop will be offered on 2 separate dates in English only. Please register for 1 of the 2 available dates.
Dates & Times:
- Monday, May 17th at 18:30-20:30
- Tuesday, May 18th at 11:30-13:30
We hope you will join the conversation and learn from your colleagues in community sport in Ottawa.