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6 Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald Please contact Becky MacDonald: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information and if you have any questions. Happy Holidays to all! 2022, where have you gone? The first year back to a somewhat normal environment after a couple of years full of unexpected changes. It was great to see everyone returning to the programs they enjoy, volunteering in roles they are passionate about and socializing with others face to face without the barriers. I would like to wish everyone the very best over the holidays and I look forward to the new beginnings of 2023. Upcoming Volunteer Awards Senior of the Year Award This award is given by a municipality to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Deadline: April 30 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. 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://gwsaguelph.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 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 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 (Continued on page 7) The Sentinel - December 2022 — Vol. 47, No. 4
(Continued from page 6) 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 communication with the Board and the City of Guelph staff; promotes the event in the Sentinel, website and other avenues with support from the M&M committee. Technology Committee 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. 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. GWSA Activity Groups The following Activity Groups are in need of Volunteers: • Bid Euchre • Computer Mentoring • Canasta • Darts • Euchre Wednesdays • 6-Handed Euchre • Mah Jong • Silver Seven Skaters If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas listed, please contact Becky for more information. becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 7 The Sentinel - December 2022
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