Had a Twitter exchange today that gave me the idea for this
blog.
What I tweeted is at number 10 but these are not in order
of preference just a top ten gripe list. Feel free to add yours. In fact I might turn each one into a tweet.
10.
I like to read job ads
for leaders of volunteers. Usually I read the responsibilities which are major.
Then I read the pay band which is minor. Usually part time too. What's with #crapwages in #volmgt #lovols #value #respect
9.
I got a good reply on Twitter to the above. I will honour
it with a place on my top ten list
Even more frustrating
when a job post doesn't mention pay, which usually means it's embarrassingly
low. I never share job posts without pay listed. – Liza Dyer
8.
My reply to that gets
number 8
Or when they won't list
the role as Manager for fear of having to pay management wages!
7.
When there is an ad for a volunteer leadership position but
leading or working with volunteers only makes it to “desirable” in the
selection criteria or does not make it at all! And people find themselves in senior
roles concerning volunteering but haven’t a clue about volunteerism!
6.A volunteer management role that states – “Must have HR degree or experience”
5.
People who are given the responsibility of managing
volunteers as an add on to their core role. I.E. our receptionist is nice so he
will be good “looking after the vollies” or “Our Social worker will have plenty
of time to manage the 100 volunteers we have too”
4.
The word “Vollies”. I am not sure why but it makes me
cringe.
3.
“Just A” As in “I’m just a volunteer” or “I am just a
volunteer coordinator” We are all guilty of this one. It needs to be dead and
buried!
2.
“The lifeblood of the organisation” This old chestnut
usually is brought out during an event like volunteers week. Usually used by a
politician, CEO or journalist. WE are tired of the lip service. Find more
profound language my friends!
1.
The following conversation
‘What do you do?”
“I manage volunteers”
Crickets
“That’s nice”
