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| Celebrating the work carried out by volunteers is a crucial part of volunteer management. It is important that the time and commitment given by volunteers is recognised and respected. Showing appreciation to volunteers will help increase an individual’s enthusiasm, self-esteem and hopefully their commitment to the club. So recognition is beneficial for everyone and it is well worth spending the time and effort to get it right. This section explains the various ways a club can recognise volunteers and how the WRU are committing to this important area. |
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Ideas for Clubs: It is important that any recognition given is fair, consistent and frequent, but how you actually go about this, is entirely up to you. We already know that some clubs have fantastic ways to appreciate their volunteers and this section has been compiled from the ideas already out there.
01) A simple verbal thank you. This informal method, is the simplest method of any, but is often forgotten
02) Thank you cards
03) Name mentioned on the club website, match programmes or in the local press
04) End of season presentation dinner with specific awards for volunteers
05) Discounted/free club membership
06) A free item of club clothing
07) Volunteer honours boards, recognising a certain period of commitment to the club
08) Funding to attend a relevant course. This will benefit the club just as much as the individual
09) Nomination to the WRU Hall of Fame (see below)
10) Nomination for external awards (see below)
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The WRU would like to celebrate the work being carried out by rugby volunteers across Wales on this webpage and to do this, we need your help! So, if you think there is someone at your local rugby club that deserves recognition, please complete and submit the online form. It would be great if we could also have a photo (a head shot, like the example shown) to post on the WRU Volunteer Mural. Please state on the form if a photo is available. |
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A number of other organisations understand the importance of volunteers and hold award ceremonies to celebrate the work being carried out. The award categories often include open nominations for community volunteers that can be submitted by the public. Below are some of the highest profile awards that you can nominate your volunteers for.
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Sports Council for Wales Coach of the Year Awards
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BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year Awards
Every December, BBC Wales holds their annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards. The evening recognises sporting achievement and excellence across Wales. However, it also includes an Unsung Hero Award. This special award, proudly recognises and rewards local volunteers who have made a difference to their community through grassroots sport. Members of the public can nominate individuals for this award by visiting the BBC Wales website each autumn to find out more. |
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Visit the website by clicking here |
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The South Wales Echo Community Champion Awards
This important initiative was devised in 2003 to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution made by individuals to life in local communities throughout South Wales. Ten categories are awarded to ensure that all elements of community work is celebrated with honours being bestowed upon those that have gone that extra mile, all for the sake of their community. The awards are held each autumn and more information can be found out by reading the South Wales Echo or contacting the paper directly. |
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Western Mail Welsh Women of the Year (Woman in the Community)
Created in 1994, these awards promote the role women have to play in every sector of society by celebrating women’s achievements and recognising their contribution to the stability of Wales. The awards are held every autumn and more information can be found out by reading the Western Mail or contacting the paper directly. |
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Your Champions (North Wales)
Your Champions is a community awards and recognition programme throughout North Wales. The awards recognise teams who have improved their local environment, local schools, young people, a Sporting Champion and a Community Champion who has made a real difference to the local community through outstanding voluntary efforts.
Your Champions awards are run in the North Wales Weekly News, Caernarfon and Denbigh Herald, Bangor and Anglesey Mail, Holyhead and Anglesey Mail, Vale Advertiser, Rhyl and Prestatyn Visitor and Abergele and St Asaph Visitor. Nominations open each summer and more information can be found at www.northwalesweeklynews.co.uk at the correct time of year.
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