Now your group is up and running, and you have all the essentials in place, it’s time to see what you can do to make things run even better.
In this section you can find out all about growing your group and engaging your community.
This is why your group exists, your participants are your reason for existence. Reaching more of your group’s target audience and keeping those participants you have engaged is an ever changing challenge.
You may need to consider extra training for activity leaders in how to manage a group of young people. Whilst coaches may have skills in a sport or activity, other areas such as tackling bullying, diffusing conflict and supporting young people’s mental health can be new and challenging for your adult volunteers.
Learn more about how to develop those links and really be a part of your community.
The activities your group provides can’t happen without your adult helpers.
Make sure you have enough leaders by ensuring they are well supported and trained.
All volunteer led groups are struggling with recruiting enough adult volunteers across the UK, check out these resources from NCVO.
So you have all your pieces in place, with leaders, training and a good programme of activities.
Make the most of your fantastic efforts and make sure everyone knows about your group.
Here’s some tips and advice on getting your message out there.
