Scheduling and event day
Estimate your needs, create a schedule, minimize absences, and share information on the day of the event.
Outdoor sports safety: is your plan really in place on race day?
It's 11:20 a.m. A runner is reported in trouble somewhere between kilometer 46 and kilometer 52, on a stretch that's hard to reach. At race HQ, the question isn't "Do we have medical…
Read the articleCommunication 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.
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