Are clubs creating an open, welcoming environment to allow people to step into new volunteer position? Are they creating teaching opportunities for people to learn? Clubs often talk about needing more TDs/volunteers for events, big and small. How well informed are potential TDs about all aspects - arranging prize packs (where do I go to get shirts printed?), park requirements and permits (who do I contact for reservations or where do I rent port-a-jons?), to rules, regulations, OB (do I go with the standard tried-and-true OB lines because that's how it's always been, or do I create some new OB markings?). And perhaps most important, what will the reaction be when I inevitably screw something up the first time I run an event? Will I get support from club members? Or, will someone go on FB griping that the lunch break was too short or OB on #15 wasn't clearly defined or the players pack only had small shirts?
You bring up some great points. This post right here gives me a lot to think about.
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