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There's nothing like visiting the reception desk at your event to discover there's no volunteer there after all. It's the stuff event planning nightmares are made of, and most of the time, it's an event planning reality, too.

As an event manager, you know this well: good communication between you and your staff can prevent terrible event snafus. Even a simple misunderstanding can lead to a dissatisfied customer, and that's not a risk you can take. 

So talk to each other! We could finish this post right here...😉

Running an event is hard work. Keeping track of schedules, site logistics, and sharing information can become very time-consuming. But keeping your volunteers informed is critical to success. Here are some tips that will help you communicate with event volunteers (a.k.a. those hard-working people...

Events are never small projects. Even for more intimate affairs, there are so many moving pieces that most people don't recognize, all working behind the scenes to create an event that runs without a hitch. Amidst the organized chaos that is the workings of an event, volunteers are invaluable, and...

Deciding how many volunteers are needed for an event seems like a complicated process at times. It's difficult to know where to begin, especially with a thousand other things on your mind when it comes to running your event. Knowing the numbers needed, while seemingly overwhelming, is boiled down...