BASIC SEACHER (Operations)
- This is what we do! It’s our reason for existing! We are nothing without boots on the ground to go looking for people
- Did you know we are always recruiting basic searchers?
- Basic Searchers can join at any time of year (they may participate in training and exercises prior to completing the necessary basic searcher training)
- If you have any friends or family you think would be a good fit, please check out the Join Us page of our website.
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FUND DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Activities may include:
- Writing thank you letters
- Writing to potential donors
- Developing fund development campaign
- Bingos
- Major gifts
- Grant research and writing
- Third party fundraisers
Contact:
Amanda amandaherbert@gmail.com
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BINGO COORDINATOR (Fund Development)
Activities may include:
- Contacting Elks to book times for YKSAR to work 3 Bingos a year
- Work with Volunteer Resources and Public Information to ensure recruitment of 5 volunteers per bingo to work on behalf of YKSAR
- Work all three Bingos a year (5 hours/bingo), acting as YKSAR lead for YKSAR volunteers and Elks staff at Bingo
Contact:
Amanda amandaherbert@gmail.com
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BINGO WORKERS (Fund Development)
- 1645 to 2145, select Sundays at Tree of Peace
- No experience necessary, non-YKSAR members welcome
- Must be comfortable handling cash
- Questions? Contact amandaherbert@gmail.com
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VOLUNTEER RESOURCES TEAM (Logistics)
Activities may include:
- Coordinating volunteer recruitment campaign with Public Information team
- Tracking volunteer hours
- Receiving volunteer applications
- Ensuring necessary paperwork is received and documented
- Maintain volunteer files
- Connect new volunteers with teams within the organization
- Drafting job descriptions
- Plan and hold volunteer appreciation events
Contact:
Amanda amandaherbert@gmail.com
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PUBLIC INFORMATION TEAM
YKSAR is hoping to grow our Public Information Team. As an organization we currently have:
- A website (and it needs work)
- A public-facing Facebook page (that could use more content)
- An internal Facebook group (that needs participation!)
Over the next year, we plan to:
- Complete a communications plan for the organization,
- Develop public information and internal information products,
- Participate in public events to raise the profile of YKSAR,
- Recruit new members, both as searchers and in other roles (like Public Information!)
If you would like to participate in some way – whether it’s helping put up posters, contributing to planning, designing ads, posters, or other resources, or a myriad other communications needs – please fill out the form linked here: YKSAR Public Information Team Participation
Also, if you’re not already a member of the internal members-only Facebook group (used for internal reminders, social opportunities, interesting info) please contact Eva for an invite to the group.
Thank you,
Eva Paul evarochelle28@gmail.com
Public Information Officer, YKSAR
Coming in May 2024…
REVIEWER for 2023/2024 Financial Reports (Governance)
- Review financial records (receipts, invoices, cheque stubs, bank reconciliations) and financial reports (balance sheet, income statement) and give an independent opinion on the financial reports
- Short-term Commitment (~5 hours)
- Note: The Board is still responsible for paying close attention to YKSAR financial statements
Coming in June 2024…
Elections for BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Governance)
- The Board provides governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission effectively.
- This position is subject to election at Annual General Meeting (i.e. Voting Members help ensure the best board members are chosen to run the organization)
- Board Members serve for a term of one year
- Board Members may serve for multiple terms
- Board Members often serve in other capacities in the organization (e.g. Board Member, and Search Manager), but this is not required
- Board meetings usually held once a month, up to two hours long, plus 1-2 hours of a month of other contributions (e.g. reviewing materials for board meetings)
- In addition, President, Treasurer, and Secretary may need need to contribute up to 10 hours a month (depends on work to be done, and how it is organized)
Contact:
Amanda amandaherbert@gmail.com
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