Slide Number1 Woodbadge – Part 1 VRAD Selective Recruitment

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Volunteer Recruitment and Development A strategy to prospect, screen, recruit, develop, support, and recognize leaders and adult volunteers.

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD How do you build an effective team? How do you recruit? Who do you recruit?

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Prospecting – what's the definition of prospecting? Looking for the best people for the job. The “Soft Test” - just ask

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Job Desciption Define the role first – get candidates second Know what the role is so you can fill the position with the best person.

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Job Description –Define the job –Determine the qualifications –Develop a list of candidates –Interview and hire

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Timeline – When? ALL THE TIME Suggested – March –Review team, prospecting April –Draw up a shortlist –Approach and interview

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | SCOUTS-OUI VRAD Potential Sources –Parents –Rovers –Ask leadership team –Who do you know? Plan ahead