All Volunteer Job Descriptions

1.  Resource Centre Assistant:

• Organize and maintain an accurate catalogue of the resource material.
• Enter the data into the computer.
• Contact ministries and agencies who provide free publications and have the Centre placed on their mailing lists.
• Collect incoming information and devise a system which can be easily utilized within the library.
• Reorganize and maintain the pamphlet rack by contacting agencies for updated pamphlets and materials.
• Cross reference files.
• Call for overdue books and materials.
• Seek out resource donations from the membership and the community.
• Assist with the signing out of resource materials
• Filing resources.

• Meet with members of the Newsletter Committee once a month to determine the contents of the Newsletter.
• Write articles, book reviews, calendar of events etc. to be published.
• Type articles on the computer.
• Edit articles.
• Update the mailing list on a monthly basis.
• Design the layout of the edition.
• Print labels, label and stamp envelopes.
• Stuff envelopes.

• Greet women who visit the Centre, trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible.
• Answer questions and requests by telephone and in person about local services available for women.
• Complete log book for each call and visit.
• Help to provide a safe, supportive atmosphere for women to access information, resources and support.

• Attend monthly Board meetings.
• Volunteer time to a sub committee.
• Help to make decisions about the Centre.
• Voice opinions and listen respectfully to the opinions of others.

• Organize fundraising events.
• Work on funding proposals.
• Ensure that the donation file is maintained.
• To seek out "new" governmental and non-governmental sources of funding.
• Create, develop, implement and evaluate new fundraising venues.

• Organize information for the table - gather books, copy pamphlets, etc.
• Set up and take down the information table.
• Represent the Centre by distributing information and answering any questions that the public may have.
• Develop community awareness of the Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre in the broader community.

• Understand the feminist philosophy that guides our vision.
• Keep current on women's issues to which the Centre might be asked to respond.
• Lobby work (write letters, petitions, etc.) in response to various issues and concerns.

• Assist in the conception, implementation and evaluation of information sessions / special events / meetings.
• Set up, attend and clean up on the day of the activity.
• Seek donations for special events.
• Book the facility.
• Publicize the event in the local media.
• Solicit speakers, panelists, etc. and arranging for their needs.
• Seek funding sources.