CHAPTER VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Board of Directors - Youth

OUR MISSION

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

ROLE PROFILE

·         As Director - Youth, you are the youth leader / representative for a dynamic grassroots MADD Canada Chapter within your community.  You will work collaboratively with fellow board members; community partners and the national staff to support our mission.

COMMITMENT                                                                                                                   

·         1-2 year term, 5-8+ hours / month.

PREREQUISITE

·         Be an active Chapter member.

RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY TASKS / ACTIVITIES      

·         Promote opportunities to educate youth about the dangers of impaired driving (drinking and / or drugs) within your community.

·         Actively seek opportunities to engage youth- promote opportunities to volunteer and / or fundraise on behalf of MADD Canada and / or your local Chapter.

·         Work closely with National’s School Outreach Program Co-ordinator and / or the Director - Education & Awareness to book multi-media shows in your community (i.e., ACE & MIND CONTROL).

·         Promote MADD Canada’s poster / essay / multi-media contests within your community.

·         Promote MADD Canada’s bursary program.

·         Chair a youth council / group within your Chapter (provided there is interest).

·         Liaise with other MADD Canada youth directors across Canada.

·         Sit on like-minded committees that share MADD Canada’s mission.

·         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.

·         Co-ordinate (in partnership with the Director - Education & Awareness) youth specific displays, community presentations, health fairs, school presentations, etc…

·         Utilize resources provided by the national office to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.  Consider an assortment of resources: brochures, promotional items, flyers, booklets, fatal vision goggles, etc…

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

·         Attend monthly board / Chapter meetings.

·         Attend annual general and / or general meetings.

·         Assist committee chairs and members as necessary.

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

·         Promote the Chapter positively within your community and lead by example.

·         Attend the National Leadership Conference (strongly encouraged).

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

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERING

·         Share your skills and expertise as a leader.

·         Meet new people and learn new skills.

·         Gain new insights and experiences.

·         Explore or confirm new career opportunities.

·         Contribute to the well-being of your community.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

·         A youth – someone that understands youth and can advocate on their behalf.

·         You possess strong leadership, communication and networking skills.

·         You are a strategic thinker.

·         You are a people person; you are friendly and 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 Canada MADD Chapter or visit MADD Canada @ www.madd.ca (feel free to attach a copy of your resume).

·         Candidates will be contacted for an interview.