February 2022 issue

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Screening for all Volunteers
A reminder for all volunteers to please complete the
online screening app prior to entering the facility if
you are volunteering that day.
https://go-evo.typeform.com/to/g8sidINH
Upcoming Volunteer Awards
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards: This award
recognizes volunteers for providing committed and
dedicated service to an organization. Due Feb 11.
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award
for Volunteerism: This award recognizes people
and groups who have made outstanding contributions
as volunteers in their communities. Due Feb 11.
If you are interested in nominating a fellow
volunteer, please speak to Becky in the main office
on Mondays or Wednesdays, or email
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca
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 set up 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.
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.
The Sentinel - February 2022 — Vol. 46, No. 6
GWSA COMMITTEES
Board of Directors
The Board is looking to recruit new members. The
Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month
at 9:30 (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 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.
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
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