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At some point in any meeting of volunteer managers there emerges a recurring theme:
“They” don’t respect us! It is raised in tones ranging from angry shouts to bemoaned
cries, and is often followed by a litany of examples of neglect, misunderstanding
and abuse. To whom the “they” refers varies. Sometimes it’s staff or administration,
occasionally the general public, even, from time to time, mothers who are puzzled
about strange career choices.
The reality is that volunteer managers haven’t always done a good job of earning
respect. In previous “Points of View” we’ve talked about ways to gain respect
within our own organizations; this current discussion will focus on societal initiatives.
The suggestions in this article are probably outside the reach of any single volunteer
program manager, but are well within the capacity of a united profession to achieve.
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