The Quick-Off blog: volunteer and accreditation management
What our project managers learn in the field, written for event organizers: volunteer recruitment and retention, volunteering law, scheduling, accreditation and our annual studies.
Communication between volunteers: striking the right balance
Organizing an event is, above all, about creating a human adventure. Behind the magic of festivals, sports competitions and trade shows lies a community of volunteers who are passionate,…
Read the articleHow to build your volunteer schedule
The schedule is the operational heart of any volunteer programme. It's what guarantees every shift is covered, teams operate smoothly and nobody becomes overwhelmed. It's the backbone of…
Read the articleHow to estimate your volunteer needs (and why it's the key to retention)
For an event organiser, managing volunteers is a balancing act. One of the most common — yet most critical — mistakes happens well before the event: accurately estimating how many…
Read the articleVolunteer no-shows: 8 best practices to cut absences
Every organiser dreads this scenario: on the big day, registered volunteers don't show up. The result: vacant shifts, teams under pressure, sometimes even critical positions left unmanned.
Read the articleThe hidden cost of poor volunteer management
In an event budget, volunteer management is often seen as a cost centre — or even a simple "miscellaneous" line. But have you ever calculated the real cost of haphazard management based on…
Read the articleVolunteer management software: the 5 features that make the difference
The days when a simple registration form and an Excel spreadsheet were enough to run a volunteer programme are over. Modern event volunteering demands more complete tools, designed to…
Read the articleHow to recruit volunteers for your event: a practical guide
Every year, the same nagging question comes back to every organiser: "How are we going to find enough motivated volunteers?" This is where everything starts, the foundation your event's…
Read the article"Unclear instructions", "lack of recognition": why volunteers quit (and how to prevent it)
You spend months recruiting, training and equipping hundreds of volunteers. The event is a success, but the next year a large part of your team no longer answers the call. Does this…
Read the articleVolunteer management: how to turn a one-off shift into lasting engagement
Successful volunteer management is the beating heart of any large event. But beyond the mission itself, how do you create an experience so positive that your volunteers come back year after…
Read the articleCommon volunteer management mistakes and how to avoid them
Volunteer management is a crucial part of any event's success. Yet even the most experienced organisers can fall into common traps that undermine volunteer efficiency and engagement. In…
Read the articleBuilding an effective volunteer programme for your events
Running an event often relies on the invaluable contribution of volunteers. To maximise their engagement and ensure your event's success, structuring a solid, well-thought-out volunteer…
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