CHAPTER VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Board of Directors - President

OUR MISSION

· To stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.

ROLE PROFILE

· As Chapter President, you are the leader of a dynamic grassroots MADD Canada Chapter within your community. You will work collaboratively with fellow board members; community partners and the national office to support our mission.

COMMITMENT

· 1-2 year term followed by a 1-2 year term as Past President (preferred).

· 10-12+ hours / month.

PREREQUISITE

· Be an active Chapter member.

RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY TASKS / ACTIVITIES

· Chair monthly board / Chapter meetings.

· Chair annual general and / or general meetings.

· Ensure the Chapter is compliant with national policies and procedures.

· Ensure the Chapter meets annual core service requirements in order to receive grant funding from the national office.

· Chair or co-ordinate an annual strategic planning session / retreat for the board.

· Promote and co-ordinate training opportunities i.e., board development (as required).

· Work collaboratively with fellow board members; your community; community partners (i.e., police, fire, emergency medical services, media, schools, health department, local merchants, companies, etc…) and the national office.

· Be knowledgeable about MADD Canada’s policies, programs and services.

· Assist committee chairs and members as necessary.

· Act as a signing officer for the Chapter (as required).

· Participate on quarterly President conference calls (strongly encouraged).

· Attend the National Leadership Conference (strongly encouraged for training purposes).

· Promote the Chapter positively in the community.

· Act as a spokesperson and community liaison for the Chapter (as required).

· Provide leadership to the board for board recruitment and succession planning.

· Actively seek opportunities to partner and build strategic alliances / partnerships within the community.

· Lead by example.

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERING

· Share your skills and expertise as a leader.

· Meet new people.

· Learn new skills.

· Gain new insights and experiences.

· Explore and / or confirm career opportunities.

· Contribute to the well-being of your community.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

· You possess strong leadership skills.

· You possess strong communication skills.

· You possess strong networking skills.

· You are a strategic thinker.

· You are a people person.

· You are friendly.

· You are flexible.

· You are a team player.

· You possess tact, discipline and attention to detail.

· You have prior experience serving on a board of directors (preferred, but not required).

ORIENTATION

· You will receive an Orientation Guide and might be asked to attend an Orientation Session (from / by your local Chapter).

TRAINING

· You will be supported and trained by fellow board members and / or the Chapter Administrative Assistant.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS

· Contact your local MADD Canada Chapter or visit MADD Canada @ www.madd.ca (feel free to attach a copy of your resume).

· Candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CONTACT US

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