VRJS currently has five committees. A * indicates that we are looking for new members.
*Strategic Planning/Infrastructure Committee
This committee will:
-Look for a suitable office/conferencing space
-Support office resources and technology needs
-Help with personnel matters
-Work on policy development
-Coordinate an annual strategic planning meeting
*Finance & Fundraising Committee
This committee will:
-Establish our corporate donations strategy and a strategy for broader public support
-Organize fundraising events
-Maintain an up-to-date list of donors/funders, ensure proper recognition
-Research potential new sources of funding/grants
-Establish a reserve fund
Communications and Outreach Committee
This committee will:
-Plan events for RJ week each year (November)
-Develop media/communications strategy
-Integrate branding into our materials, website, communications
-Plan and deliver workshops/materials for volunteers about how to explain VRJS
-Develop political strategy
-Represent VRJS at community events, info fairs, etc
-Help organize annual open houses/AGM
Social Media Committee, which updates and maintains our WordPress website and Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Volunteer Engagement, which organizes events such as volunteer appreciation nights, social nights, open houses, our annual general meeting, training events, workshops, etc.
