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6 Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald WELCOME BACK VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS! NEW volunteer positions that are requiring your help. All positions are virtually from the comfort of your home. Please see the options that follow: Committees, Special Events and Supports. Some Activity Groups are in need of volunteers now, virtually and when the group is ready to be face to face. For more information and for details on each position, please contact becky.macdonald@guelph.ca If the position is of interest to you, you will be required to complete the “Volunteer Application Form – online” at: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/. GWSA COMMITTEES provides content and messaging advice to the webmaster for the website and social media accounts and prepares monthly GWSA Email Updates. Marketing and recruitment experience would definitely be assets, but are not required. Monitors membership satisfaction Develops plans to improve member recruitment and retention Marketing responsibilities include arranging for media coverage and creating advertisements Developing promotional material Arranging special events such as Open House and New Members’ Welcome - either virtually or in-person as appropriate. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (NEW!) Advise the Board of Directors and provide technical leadership in support of the Strategic Plan. Production support: we need a group of technically savvy and interested members to prioritize a list of needed projects for planning and implementation. Experience in: electrician, sound tech, lighting technician, carpentry or design would be useful, and possibly computer-aided design skills. GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE The GWSA is looking for up to three additional members. The Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors with the development and review of bylaws, policies, and procedures for the Association. Morning meetings during a few months of the year Experience in governance with a not-for-profit organization Knowledge of legislative requirements A keen interest in document research, development, and review would be helpful. SECRETARY The Governance Committee is looking for someone with a laptop and who is interested in taking minutes at the meeting and updating any documents as needed. MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING Three more committee members needed to join the team. Meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am. The committee reports to the Board for all membership and marketing initiatives, focusing on the maximum interest of members and advancement of the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Committee IT (Information Technology): Make hardware and software recommendations to address employee and volunteer needs including the Board, Finance Committee and members. Oversee a small wireless network. Provide guidance regarding the technical aspects of the website and membership mailing list. Establish a modest A/V recording/live streaming studio Interest and background experience in IT, including network management and video production would be assets. ACTIVITY GROUPS The following Activity Groups are in need of volunteers: Book Nook Walking Club Darts President Scrabble President Scrabble Assistant For more information regarding the volunteer role, please contact Becky – becky.macdonald@guelph.ca (Continued on page 7) The Sentinel - August 2021 — Vol. 45, No. 12
7 (Continued from page 6) VARIETY SHOW COMMITTEE The Committee is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who like to work as a team and have an interest in theatre to lead in the following areas for this year’s virtual show: Producer: Produce and Direct the Variety show. Locate and secure acts, overall organization of the show. Retirement Homes Co-ordinator: Co-ordinate with the retirement homes for ticket sales. Stage Manager: Attends pre-show committee meetings Co-ordinates with Producer on programme Makes show cue sheet for acts, their requirements and technical directions Works with Lighting and Sound personnel for the show Responsible for getting stage crew Runs the show using cue sheet schedule. Makes sure cast caller has acts ready to go on stage ahead of time. Secretary: The Secretary assists with preparing the agenda for the meeting and taking notes and distributing to all committee members in a timely fashion. Hospitality and House: Make sure everything is ready for the day of the Variety Show and organize the event to run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas listed, please contact Becky for more information. becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. The Sentinel - August 2021
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