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Information Circular – BO-02-23-07-#1 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wasaga Beach, ON = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; February 23, 2007
MBC Volunteer Opportunities
Without Volunteers Multiple Births Canada would simply not exist! Every day across C= anada there are hundreds of volunteers working tirelessly in their communities = to improve the lives of families with multiples. Whether as a family support volunteer, a Clothing Sale Coordinator, a link to MBC, or a Chapter Execu= tive member, these volunteers are making a difference in the lives of others. = At the national level there is also a need for volunteers to assis= t in the fulfillment of MBC’s mission and to assist the National Board of Directors in completing work that benefits a= ll families in Canada= . <= span style=3D'font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#B30000'>How can you he= lp? Are you looking to make a difference? Do you have an interest in multiple-birth issues or the passi= on to improve the lives of multiples and their families? If you have answered yes to either of these questions, then we need you! Multiple Births Canada is looking for: <= /span> · Dedicated volunteers to assist and support MBC, its Chapters and its membership. · Volunteers who can commit to a task and see it through; who are also comfortable to working on their own (seeking assistance when needed) and taking initiative where necessary. · Volunteers with a passion for multiple-birth issues who want to make a difference. <= o:p> · Individuals who are a member of Multiple Births Canada (either as a Chapter Member or= a Direct Member) · Individuals with Internet access, email and willingness to meet (via electronic metho= ds) on a fairly regular basis. · Individuals interested in taking on a leadership role: positions such as those of the National Board of Directors require (where possible) experience working w= ith a Chapter Executive. Benefits of Volunteering = with MBC The benefits are endless for = you, for your chapter, for multiple-birth families and for your community. Som= e of these benefits include: · Spending time with others who have or who are having similar life experiences · Meeting new people, developing networks and making lasting friendships · Learning new skills with the potential to transfer them to the workplace · Enhancing your self-confidence, self-worth and sense of accomplishment <= /span> · Teaching your family about the importance of sharing with others and giving of one’s time to a worthy cause · Helping both your family and others in your community by contributing to a better quality of life · Helping a cause that you believe in…making a difference for future generati= ons · Having fun! Open Volunteer Board of Director Pos= itions for 2007-2008 The following are Board of <= strong>= Director positions currently available. However, please note if you are interested in holding a Board position and these are not areas of interest to you, a Director at Large position is an option to consider. T= he MBC Board is currently seeking 2-3 new Board Members to become part of the MBC Board in May/June of 2007. Ideal candidates are past MBC Chapter Executives, who have held the position of President/Vice President and who are now ready to make the mo= ve from their local Chapter Executives/Board to the National Board. However,= if you have not held these positions in the past and are interested in learn= ing more, please do not let this requirement stop you from contacting MBC. Directo= r of Finance: MBC is in need of a financi= al director on its Board of Directors. If you have a financial backgrou= nd, and are interested in helping MBC with both its regular financial reporti= ng requirements and its yearend, and with bringing financial expertise to the work of the board, please contact Jennifer Dawson at financial@multiplebirths= canada.org to discuss the responsibili= ties of this position. *Please note:* if you have the financial experience but would prefer to assist = in a non-Board position, please feel free to contact the Chair/Director of Volunteer Management= at any time to discuss this option further.<= /p> Director of Fund Development: MBC is in need of a person to oversee the fundraising and fund development ar= eas for MBC. Ideally a backgrou= nd in writing funding proposals and work in the area of fundraising is needed f= or this position. Director of Information Manag= ement: MBC is looking for a Director to oversee the areas of publicat= ions, Multiple Moments and website content. Director at Large<= /span> Positions: MBC is looking for Directors= to serve on the Board who may not hold specific portfolios but who are willi= ng to work with a team of fellow Board members. If you have any questions ab= out the work carried out by the Board of Directors, the portfolios of any Boa= rd positions, the Board’s composition, the nature of the time commitme= nt involved, or Board operations, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair/Director of Volunteer Management= at any time. Additional Vol= unteer Positions Available If you are interested in volunteering at the national level but do not feel that membership on the Board is for you, there is a wide variety of positions and responsibiliti= es requiring dedicated volunteers with a passion for multiple-births and Multiple Births Canada. All areas of MBC can use volunteers to work on committees, or on specific projects – either as a leader, or as a member. Please note that the average time commitment allotted is an estimate and that these hours could change based on opportunities that pr= esent themselves for that position, time available by the volunteer and timing = of specific events or activities that may be directly related to that positi= on. The following are only a few of the many positions that are currently needed. To view more opport= unities please visit the MBC Website at: http://www.multiplebirthsca= nada.org/english/volops.php = Independent Accou= ntant: MBC is looking for an independent CA or CGA who would = be willing to perform the annual financial review of the MBC financial statements. This review is estimated to take about 20-25 hours of volunte= er time per year. <= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Contact Jennifer Dawson at financia= l@multiplebirthscanada.org for further information. Francophone Support Network Chair: Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is curren= tly seeking interested people for the volunteer position of Francophone Suppo= rt Network Chair. Are you Francophone and have been wondering lately h= ow you could assist MBC and its multiple-birth community? If so, this = may be the perfect opportunity for you to get involved in MBC while helping o= ther Francophone multiple-birth families. The Francophone Support Network Chair would also be responsible for submitting a short article to Multiple Mome= nts four times per year. This position is vital to Multiple Births Canad= a as we continue to reach more Francophone families. It is our goal to increase our Francophone membership and if you share in this commitment t= his may be the volunteer position for you. Adult Multiples Support Network Chair= : MBC is looking for an adult multiple birth individual to oversee the Adult Multiples Support Network to develop a network of multiple-birth individuals with common interests in the area of multiple-births to discu= ss and share their experiences. In addition, this group could offer first ha= nd knowledge to parents of multiples on the parenting of multiple-birth chil= dren through articles in Multiple Mome= nts and through other capacities. Average monthly commitment is 4-8 hours. Volunteer Webmaster: This individual will initially complete the following: 1) Update = the Membership page – PayPal purchasing, on= line form for contact details, etc., 2) Create instant download purchasing capabili= ties, and 3) Photo Gallery – post submissions and create a process using Contribute. Multiple Moments Volunteers: · <= /span>Advertising Coordinator for M= M - Secure advertisers. Commitment of a few hours a month. · <= /span>Writers - are you an aspiring writer? Do you have a story to tell? Send your submissions to the Editor or discuss story-line topics with the Editor at mmeditor= @multiplebirthscanada.org. Marketing Volunteer:<= /span> This person will be self-driven and has marketing skills or would like to further develop them through a volunteer position. He or she will promote Multiple Moments and MBC through the use of print and electronic media. Average mont= hly commitment is 8 hours. Fundraising Coordinator and Fundraisi= ng Program Volunteer(s) :<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'> Assist in the area of revenue generation and fundraising initiatives at the national level, and assist chapters where possible to identify appropriate local fundraising and funding opportunities. Develop a fundraising committee to assist in this wo= rk. Average monthly commitment is 5-8 hours. National Discount/Affiliate Programs Coordinator: This person= will be comfortable talking to business leaders about discounts and affiliate programs for MBC members. He or she will also maintain current relationships with national discount partners. This position is best suit= ed to a volunteer with daytime availability to speak to company representati= ves during the day. Average monthly commitment is 5-10 hours. Please note: Some of these positions were created based on immediate need, thus Terms of Reference/Position Descriptions have yet to be completed. All positions require access to em= ail, as the majority of work completed at the national level must be done elec= tronically. All MBC volunteers are a true asset to the organization and carry out work that would not be possible without their generosity and support. Thank you! = Are you ready to Voluntee= r? *Please contact Lori MacEwen, Volunteer Coordinator at* *mbcvolunteers@m= ultiplebirthscanada.org* *to discuss where your experi= ence, interests and passion are best suited in volunteering with MBC.* &nbs= p;
Having a party?<= /span> = Supporting Multiple Births Together!	<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'>= MBC Annual General Meeting and Conference &#= 8211; May 31^st-June 3^rd, 2007 Kitchener, Ontario <= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'>Discovery Toys – Disc= ount & Fundraiser <= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'>Conference Registration For= m
Multiple Births = Canada Naissances multiples <= st1:country-region w:st=3D"on">Canada PO Box 432 Wasaga Beach<= /st1:City>, Ontario&nb= sp; L9Z 1A4 Toll-free (in Canada): 1-866-228-8824 Tel: 705-429-0901 Fax: 705-429-9809 mailto:office@multiplebirthscanada.org http://www.multiplebirths= canada.org/ The content of this email is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may h= ave regarding a medical condition. Multiple Births Canada Information Circulars (ICs) are a mass email service manage= d by the Board of Directors of Multiple Births Canada and is for information sharing purposes only. Opinions and conclusions expressed through this service do not necessarily reflect the views of either the Board of Direc= tors or the caring volunteers of Multiple Births Canada. If you wish to be rem= oved or added to this list, please contact the Business Office.	Multiple Births = Canada and Mount Sinai Hospital’s Multiple Birth DVD Project Multiple Births Canada is pleased to announce that we have forged a partnership with Mount Sinai Hospi= tal to produce an educational video/DVD for parents expecting multiple-birth children. It is anticipated that this DVD will become a valuable educational resource for prenatal educators, parenting groups, and indivi= dual families. The initial work in the partnership will focus on learner needs assessment to ensure that the DVD content meets the needs of our intended audience, and on fundraising to cover the costs of the DVD development. If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the project, please forward your cheque to: Multiples DVD Project Maternal Infant Program Mount Sinai Hospital 600 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1X5<= /o:p> A charitable donation receipt will be made available for all donations.