Building thriving communities while preventing burnout: A conversation with Hugh Rundle

Shelf Matters by CAVAL

In this episode, Sae Ra Germaine, Deputy CEO of CAVAL, has a conversation with Hugh Rundle. Hugh currently works at La Trobe University Library, has co-founded the GLAMR organisation 'newCardigan' and is involved in many other interesting projects. During their chat, they discuss the evolving landscape of community-based organisations within the sector.

Hugh shares insights into the formation and growth of newCardigan, the challenges of community building, the role of social media in maintaining connections, and the tensions between professionalisation and volunteer-driven initiatives. You'll hear about significant events, key takeaways, and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance to prevent burnout.

Tune in to discover the pure joy that drives these community leaders to keep contributing and creating spaces for connection.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Cool stuff Hugh does! (00:00:50)

3. Community organising and preventing burnout (00:03:12)

4. Premise of newCardigan and when to formalise a group (00:05:06)

5. Auspicing and improving efficiencies (00:08:06)

6. Pandemic's impact on communities (00:10:10)

7. Volunteer Organisations - Onboarding and staying people (00:12:37)

8. This is why I am doing this! (00:13:54)

9. 'Just dont embezzle any money' - Conflicts and reputation management (00:16:48)

10. Who's steering the ship? (00:19:29)

11. No shame in leaving early (00:21:15)

12. Organisational mid life crisis (00:22:31)

13. What's in store for newCardigan? (00:24:56)