Governance Committee (Guelph Wellington Seniors Association)

Governance Committee

(Guelph Wellington Seniors Association)

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Position ID: V-GUE3270

Last Modified: 31 Jan 2022

Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Be Active. Get Involved. Make Friends.

Contact

Becky MacDonald, Volunteer Coordinator, City of Guelph; Email: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca

Duties

The Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors with the development and review of bylaws, policies, and procedures for the Association.
This Committee holds morning meetings during a few months each year. Experience in governance with a not-for-profit organization, knowledge of legislative requirements, or a keen interest in document research, development, and review would be helpful.
We also need someone with a laptop and computer skills willing to take minutes at meetings and update documents as needed.

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association membership required.

More Info Link

https://gwsa-guelph.ca/volunteer-opportunities/

Benefits

Supporting your community; meeting new friends; utilize your skills

Ages

25 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Seniors (55+) ; Persons with limited mobility ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples

Areas of Interest

Board of Directors ; Committees

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; General Computer Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing ; Governance of non-profit; working in a team setting; board of directors

Commitment Length

Long Term (More than 1 year) - 1-2 year term

Interaction Level

Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering

Dates and Times

Once a month meetings on a set day and time

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Location

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre - Remotely at this time

Number of Positions

Aberfoyle ; Arthur ; Elora ; Erin ; Fergus ; Guelph ; Harriston ; Mount Forest ; Palmerston ; Rockwood

3 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going

Transportation

Near public transit

Police Check

Not Required

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