| Title: |
Director
and/or Committee Member |
| Function:
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Direct
the organization according to its Mission and Bylaws: |
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- Formulate goals and objectives of
organization.
- Establish priorities of programs
and services (based on funds availability of funds, time limitation
and human resources).
- Keep abreast of community needs
and trends so these factors may be reflected in organization policies
and programs.
- Evaluate regularly: policy
development, program effectiveness, and Board and Staff performance.
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| Skills
and Qualities: |
The
Director and/or Committee Member must: |
| |
- have a commitment to and
understanding of the purpose, policies and programs of the
organization
- represent the organization in the community
- serve in a volunteer capacity,
without remuneration or profit
- be able to work and participate
within a group.
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| Responsibilities: |
The
Directors and/or Committee Member must:
- be an active and committed
participant in the affairs of the organization;
- be involved at Board meetings,
ask questions, discuss, challenge, participate in decision making,
react to ideas, exercise initiative, influence or initiate change;
- be actively involved on one or
more Board committees;
- know and understand the roles and
responsibilities of the Board;
- participate energetically in
recruiting new Committee members;
- support and participate in
fundraising;
- be aware of changing community
trends and client needs;
- attend training, association,
community and staff functions;
- have a working knowledge of
parliamentary procedure;
- maintain business and client
confidentiality;
- attend meetings regularly and
punctual, do your homework if unable to attend meetings.
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| Benefits: |
The
benefits for Directors and Committee Members include: |
| |
- TTC tokens provided or parking
reimbursement;
- Shape the direction, priorities
and programs of the Centre;
- Gain practical experience and
insight;
- Refreshments provided at
meetings;
- Annual recognition celebration.
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| Acceptance/Agreement |
| Date:
__________________ |
Volunteer:
______________________________________ |
| Landlord's
Self-Help Centre: ________________________________________________ |
