By PATRICK ARMSTRONG
As a training officer or training facilitator in your volunteer department, are you facing declining attendance, a lack of interest in weekly practice sessions, difficulty getting everyone involved in a session, or difficulty managing small or large numbers of volunteers? Are new members feeling left out or overlooked?
I can assure you that the challenges go on, but don't be alarmed; you're not alone! I've had many chances to speak and share ideas with firefighters from my local area to as far away as South Africa, and the stories are all the same. So, if the challenges of being a volunteer training officer or facilitator are the same, what can you do to overcome them?
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