November 2021 issue

8
Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Preparing for In-person Return
With such a long break, all volunteers will be
required to complete the mandatory Orientation &
Training and COVID Training prior to returning in
person when the time permits. These trainings are
to be completed from the comfort of your home
online. Those who do not have access to a
computer, training dates will be setup for you to
attend in the near future.
Please contact Becky MacDonald:
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information
and if you have any questions.
and report the Committee’s issues to the Board;
participate in self-development training, where and
when appropriate.
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.
For more information and for details on each
position, please contact
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. If you are a current
volunteer, you are more than welcome to take on
more than one position. If you are not a current
volunteer, you will be required to complete the
“Volunteer Application Form – online” at:
https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/ .
No access to a computer? Please stop into the
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre to pick up an
application to complete for a volunteer position that
is of interest to you.
GWSA COMMITTEES
Board of Directors
The Board is looking to recruit up to four (4) new
members. Experience in law, fundraising and HR
are an asset. The Board meets on the third
Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am virtually (min
of 8 meetings per year). Duties include: being an
active member on the board and assisting where
needed on committees; provide reports and updates
to all members; review monthly financial
statements; report Board issues to the Committee
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Human Resources Committee
Qualified volunteers are needed to assist on a
quarterly or as needed basis to implement the
GWSA HR Policy for GWSA staff which includes
anyone who receives payment for services. Duties
also include: implementing Board decisions based
on the GWSA Human Resources; ensure that
actions of the committee are aligned with the
GWSA strategic plan. We would greatly benefit
from someone with Human Resources
background.
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 2 nd 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 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
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