October 2022 issue

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Upcoming Volunteer Awards
Volunteer Service Award
This award recognizes volunteers for providing
committed and dedicated service to an organization.
Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve
volunteered with one organization, ranging from five
to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years
old and under) are recognized for two or more years
of continuous service.
Deadline: November 15
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
Orientation and Training
All volunteers will be required to complete the
mandatory Orientation & Training. The training can
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.
GWSA COMMITTEES
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.
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
• 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.
Special Events Committee
The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals to
lead the special events committee when initiated.
Duties include: responsibility for significant events
throughout the year (e.g., Mental Health
Symposium). The Committee sees the overall
organization of the event, maintaining
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