How to keep your event's volunteers motivated and energised

The number one challenge for events in regional Australia is still the dependence on volunteers (and lack thereof). Consequently, it is critically important that event committees are able to hold onto those volunteers that they do have.

Greg Donovan of Birdsville’s Big Red Bash will co-present with rEVENTS Academy founder, Linda Tillman.

Greg will share his successful volunteer management process along with tips and strategies on how to keep volunteers motivated and energised.

Bring your questions on volunteer management!

BONUS: Greg shares how he undertook crisis management for the Big Red Bash when faced with regular lockdowns and border shutdowns due to COVID that restricted the travel of performers, suppliers and attendees.

Guest Presenter: Greg Donovan of Big Red Bash

Greg Donovan is founder and director of Birdsville’s Big Red Bash, and Managing Director of Outback Music Festival Group, which founded the new Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash mid-COVID - that’s innovation for you! His company also runs Big Red Run, a 250km, 6 day, Simpson Desert running event.