Wanting to give up volunteer position?

Question

i am an advisor for a group of teens that does mostly outdoor activities. my husband and i started the group because it would allow my teen daughter to participate with the boyscouts, however i quickly learned that i have no ability to run a group like this and as a result the group has not gone as far as i think they could with better leadership. i would like to give up the position but do not want to put the group in a bind however i am at the end of my rope with these kids. can you give me some ideas on how to handle this appropriately and fairly for all involved....

Answer 1

first of all u have 2 get a good idea about the organsations which r in need of ur help and after that u have 2 collect some amount from ur team members every month. and after that u have 2 plan what can u do 4 d organisation after that u have 2 give it after doing these things u have 2 get pablicity and so on like that how have joined ur team will be giving some money every month after collecting some amount u will be helping ok

Answer 2

This might take some effort but there are a bunch of outdoor education schools across the country. Prescott College in AZ. College of the Atlantic in Maine are two examples. You may be able to find a student that needs credits and can assist you. Prescott College has students all over the US and you might be able to get some help.

Otherwise, tell people you are struggling with it and see what their advice is. Even tell the girls you are struggling. Honesty and the ability to ask for help are valuable lessons for young people.

Answer 3

My advice to you is that you do not give up this group. Since you cannot do it by yourself you can get someone to help you or show you how best to handle the kids. The fact of the matter is that this group may be a haven for these kids and so it would hurt them for you to leave. Another thing you can do is consult the kids on some of the things they would like but remember to keep them in line. I wish you all the best and remember giving up is not always the best answer. If you have a passion for the group then you can and will do what it takes to keep it.

Answer 4

You could try to find someone to take over for you, or  you could ask for help maybe one of the other parents of the kids in your group would be willing to pitch in and help out be co-leaders.  You might also think about the example you would be setting for your child or the other kids, when things get tough you just quit.