Managing Events

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Managing Events

Effectively managing staff, volunteers, funding and resources can help you develop and implement successful walking programs. Following the steps below can start you on the right path:

Effectively managing staff, volunteers, funding and resources can help you develop and implement successful walking programs. Following the steps below can start you on the right path:

  • Develop a step by step program addressing all of the planning elements from design to delivery
  • Use community grants to help you engage and support communities
  • Comprehensive walking programs require support from multiple groups in order to be successful
  • Measuring success is vital for ongoing motivation from community partners and participants
  • Promotional materials need to be available in more than one language

Once you have developed your walking program there are some key elements to ensure that your program is sustainable:

  • Central coordination and effective leadership
  • Leader guided walks
  • Support your leaders and volunteers
  • Support and energize your participants

For more ideas on how to develop and sustain your walking program please check out the BCRPA Walking Resource Guide. This resource is also available in Chinese and Punjabi.