We have a small number of paid staff and the use of district copy machines, computers and other resources. An organization that depends on volunteers MUST create an environment in which those volunteers feel nurtured, trusted and valued. I m the affiliate Challenge Master for IncreDIble TechEffects here in Minnesota. Let me tell you about my judging team. Most of those will judge 5 regional tournaments and the state tournament.
Training is specific for each challenge.
We value the time they spend with the children and us. We treat them well while they re working. Our officials get a T-shirt, chocolate, free lunch, chocolate, pins, chocolate you get the picture. They value the goals of our program and the skills that the children develop. Once again, it is important to mentor new folks.