Wests Tigers seek volunteers

batboy said:
Those organisations aren't what they used to be mate,
They're based on paid employment these days as well.
Having a bit to do with numerous RTO's you come across them from time to time...

They do Yard Work, Cleaning - Some are involved in the NDIS etc.
It's a good idea though.

Realistically, I believe the whole vibe is aimed at School Leavers looking to get some experience in the Sports Marketing - Sports team industry...
Or a bit of work experience for the resume while they get their Qualifications.

I did a pre apprenticeship course out of School, It was no different - Monday to Thursday was in School, Fridays we were made to go out and find someone to give us a days work...
Same during School Holidays, We'd line up a couple weeks work, Both where the employer had no obligation to pay you...
I'd rather be kicking around at the footy than digging trenches in the sun I can promise you.
- as you said, It's not hard work....

That said, I believe kids in Similar School programs these days get paid something....
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Yeah fair enough. If the aim is for young kids why don't they say so? Why canvass everyone if there's a specific demographic. It appears we're not the only club so it's not limited to just WT.

Pascoe better watch he wishes for, some 16 year old slinging hats and jerseys might show more aptitude in business than he does...
 
Some people just be involved in the club they love. Free tickets and maybe meet some players. I think it's a good idea.
In the old days it was more common. My old mum used to fill sometimes in at the canteen at LO for free. It was a day out for her.
 
matchball said:
Some people just be involved in the club they love. Free tickets and maybe meet some players. I think it's a good idea.
In the old days it was more common. My old mum used to fill sometimes in at the canteen at LO for free. It was a day out for her.
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Yeah but the game was amateur then. Guys were playing for match payments and had a day job, clubs probably didn't make the money they do now either and I'd wager didn't have grants either.

Apples and rocket launchers really.

Look at the end of the day I don't begrudge anyone who wants to do it, but yeah Tucker kinda hit the nail on the head that for a few extra tickets to a game they managed to improve gate numbers and with "free" labour they're not paying people to work merch stands which doesn't erode the bottom line. Hard not to look at it with a bit of cynicism when the club does do pretty well we are routinely told. Just seems a bit exploitative for mine, but as I've also said we don't appear to be the only club doing it.
 
In general I like the Aussie spirt of Volunteering. Surf Lifesaving, SES, fire fighters, WIRES, meals on wheels ect. It’s good for the individual and the community at large.
NRL is big business but it’s community based as well.


*Not sure if I want to be in a van selling hats. But if they give me a walkie talkie I be happy to help Trainers and coaches out with the comms and running water. “Nofo’s catching butterflies out there..hook him coach”
 
Tigerwould said:
In general I like the Aussie spirt of Volunteering. Surf Lifesaving, SES, fire fighters, WIRES, meals on wheels ect. It’s good for the individual and the community at large.
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They are non-profit organisations providing a community service with tangible benefits to society.

Tigers are a for-profit organisation that inflicts misery and distress on its own fan-base.
 
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Nadz4483 said:
I don't get the hate the club is receiving for offering this, if yiu wish to volunteer your time then so be it, not like you are being dragged in by force to do something you don't want to do
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Personally I see it as a failed organization that has delivered and heaped shit on its fans for years, now asking for fans for favors.

This would be a non issue is Wests Tigers we’re semi-successful group and respected it’s fans.

Let’s forget on field results. Look at this years membership debacle. Seating stuff ups for the odd home game we get. The constant shifting of home games. The fan engagement group they had going for a period. The quote in my signature tells you exactly what management thinks of you ( unless you are not a member in which case they don’t think of you at all)
 
They are trying to bring grassroots to NRL. What's to hate?
All junior footy is run by volunteers. Wouldn't have league without them.
Some fans want to get close and be part of it let them be.

One could argue we are volunteering right now posting about west's tigers online. We are their social media team creating engagement and doing it for free.
 
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