A Movement of Ideas for Growth Results London, November 2015
Session: Volunteerism and Diversity By Sarah Boddey
Diversity and YOU
The Diversity Onion PERSONALITY (thinking style) INTERNAL EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL Marital/Relationship Status Appearance Language/Accent Industry Union Affiliation Role in the Company Location Tenure Management Status Individual or Team Gender Ethnicity Nationality Sexual Orientation Country of Origin Gender Identity Physical/Mental Ability Age Race Geographic Location Education Military Experience Religion/Spirituality Work Experience Socio-economic status Parental/Family Status Personal Habits Level Division/Department Time Language (Content) Traditions/ Observances Conflict Resolution Preferences Personal Space Flexible/ Structured
Definition of Terms: Unconscious Bias Bias: preference (+ or -) for a group based on attitudes, stereotypes, etc. Explicit (aware/conscious) versus implicit (unaware/unconscious) Stereotype: Fixed image in the head Prejudice: Attitude of the heart Discrimination: Act or behavior
Attracting and retaining more diverse volunteers to your MO Hooks & paddles for volunteers ‘Job’ advert / recruitment poster (including diverse channels)