MULTIPLE BIRTHS CANADA/NAISSANCES MULTIPLES CANADA 

PO Box 432, Wasaga Beach, ON   L9Z 1A4

Toll free: (866) 228-8824

 

INFORMATION CIRCULAR

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

April 26, 2006

 

Newly Identified MBC Volunteer Positions

Wasaga Beach, ON:  Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is pleased to provide ongoing updates to its members, chapters and colleagues.  Your commitment to Supporting Multiple Births Together is of great importance to Canada’s multiple-birth community.

 

Chapter Representatives:  Please forward the information below to your Chapter Executive and members.

 

NEW Volunteer Positions:  There are many ways to volunteer for the multiple-birth community, including getting involved with your local MBC chapter.  Giving your time to an organization that strives to make a difference is rewarding, not just for what it means to those whose lives are improved by your generosity, but also for yourself and your family.  When those in your family do volunteer work, your children learn an exceptional lesson in giving.  Then, there are the rewards you will personally experience.  You will develop new skills, increase your self-confidence, improve your computer knowledge, and feel great about all you’re accomplishing for Canada’s multiple-birth community.

 

Before you analyze the list of new volunteer positions, take a look at what you want from volunteering and what you can offer.  How many hours per week do you want to give, and can you realistically give?  Are you thinking long-term commitment, or are you project driven?  Would you rather work alone, or on a committee?  What skills do you currently possess, and which ones would you like to improve or develop?  Are you looking for new challenges?  Your answer to these questions will allow you to choose a volunteer position that will satisfy and fulfill you. 

 

The MBC Board of Directors cordially invites you to consider joining a strong volunteer-based national organization in one of these capacities:

• Fundraising Program Volunteer(s): MBC has recently partnered with two national fundraising companies and are seeking volunteers to coordinate these two programs on an on-going basis from your home (i.e. learn about the program and be available to support individual members and chapters who would like to participate to raise funds for their own chapter and for MBC).  This role is ideal for someone who wants to volunteer but would like to do so from home, has access to email, and has a few hours a month to spare. 
• Public Relations Volunteer: This person will work with the Director of Communications on special projects throughout the year distributing media releases and liaising between the media and MBC national volunteers.  Average monthly commitment is 3 hours.
• Marketing Volunteer: 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 monthly commitment is 8 hours.
• National Discount 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.  Average monthly commitment is 10 hours.
• Volunteer Newsletter Editor: This person will keep MBC national volunteers connected and informed by producing a digital volunteer newsletter for distribution on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis.  Average monthly commitment is 8 hours.
• Human Resources Specialist: This person will work with the Volunteer Coordinator/Director of Volunteer Management to develop Volunteer Job Descriptions for existing and new positions.  Initial monthly commitment is approximately 10 hours but will decrease as the job descriptions are completed.
• Making a Difference Awards Chair:  This person will oversee a committee that will review and select the winners of the annual Making A Difference Awards (MADA).  Perfect for he or she who wants to be involved in a special project of limited duration.  Average commitment is 20 hours per year.
• Policy and Procedures Manual Specialist:  This person will review and update the MBC Policy and Procedures Manual. He or she understands the value in having rules and guidelines to govern our national organization.  Average monthly commitment is 5 hours. 
• Committee Members: These positions are project driven, which means they have a life of one to two years.
  1. Chapter Development Committee:  Members of this committee will develop an action plan for creating new chapters and encouraging former affiliates to return to MBC.  Average monthly commitment is 5 hours.
  2. 2007 NMBAD Committee:  This committee will develop the 2007 NMBAD theme and create an action plan for delivering it to MBC members, the media, professionals, and all Canadians.  Average monthly commitment is 5 hours.
  3. French Translation Committee:  This committee will translate MBC resources, including the website, for our francophone community.  MBC hopes to grow this committee to include other languages.  Average monthly commitment is 5 hours.
  4. 2008 30^th Anniversary Celebration Committee:  This committee will develop an action plan that will allow MBC members across Canada to collectively celebrate this major milestone.  Average monthly commitment is 5 hours, less now, more later.  
• National Board Members: These volunteers will have experience preferably in (but not limited to) volunteer management, funding/grant writing and fundraising, or financial management.  These positions are ideal for (but not limited to) volunteers who have just completed an Executive position with a local chapter and who want to share this experience and offer their skills and knowledge to MBC at the national level. Average monthly commitment is 40 hours.

The Board of Directors reminds members that we are an equal opportunity organization.  These positions are open to all men and women who are MBC members in good standing.  If you require more information, or would like to volunteer for one of these positions, please contact MBC by emailing mbcvolunteers@multiplebirthscanada.org.

 

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