CHAPTER VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Board of Directors - Treasurer

OUR MISSION

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

ROLE PROFILE

· As Chapter Treasurer, you are the key financial leader / advisor for 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, 3-5+ hours / month.

PREREQUISITE

· Be an active Chapter member.

RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY TASKS / ACTIVITIES

· Assume overall responsibility for the financial stability of the Chapter.

· Ensure that all financial information is entered into a standardized accounting system on a monthly basis.

· Help the Chapter President prepare an annual budget.

· Assist committee chairs with budget updates and approved expenditures.

· Attend monthly board / Chapter meetings – provide a report.

· Attend annual general and / or general meetings – provide a report.

· Be a signing officer on behalf of the Chapter (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.

· Maintain regular contact / communication with fellow board members, committee chairs, etc…

· Complete all monthly, quarterly and year end financial reports in a timely manner.

· Ensure all monthly, quarterly and year end financial reports are sent timely to the national office.

· Co-ensure the Chapter is compliant with national policies and procedures.

· Co-ensure the Chapter is on target to meet annual core service requirements in order to receive grant funding from the national office.

· Promote the Chapter positively within the community.

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

· Actively seek opportunities to grow a healthy and financially stable Chapter.

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

· Lead by example.

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERING

· Share your skills and expertise as a financial leader / advisor.

· Meet new people.

· Gain new insights and experiences.

· Explore and / or confirm career opportunities.

· Contribute to well-being of your community.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

· You possess strong leadership skills.

· You are a strategic thinker.

· You enjoy working with numbers.

· You are friendly and flexible.

· You are a team player.

· You possess tact, discipline and attention to detail.

· You have experience preparing financial reports, statements and spreadsheets.

· You possess strong financial / accounting skills.

· You have prior experience serving on a board of directors in a similar capacity (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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