CHAPTER VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Board of Directors
- Treasurer
· 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.