Q: I work in a small club three evenings a week but we've found it really difficult to motivate the groups into doing anything lately. All they want to do is sit around. We all got really down about it and some of my colleagues have even resigned. What can we do to get these young people motivated?
It is difficult, particularly if the staff morale is low and it is showing. It's a cliche but the best motivation comes from young people themselves. Have you encouraged conversations with them about why they come to the club, what they get out of it and what they would like to change? Often discussion lights the odd flame, which can then be developed into new areas of work, activities and opportunities.
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