DUTIES OF THE BOARD

1) the overall governance of the affairs of DRCC

2) formulating, revising and/or adopting the mission, vision and values of DRCC

3) creating, implementing and evaluating a strategic plan;

4) establishing a process and schedule for monitoring and assessing performance in areas of Board responsibility including the strategic plan, financial health and risk and the board’s own effectiveness;

5) approving financial policies; monitoring financial performance, and approving the annual budget and audited financial statements;

6) ensuring regulatory and legal compliance;

7) recruiting and supporting the Chief executive (Executive Director); approving the Chief executive’s annual performance goals and evaluating performance; ensuring a succession plan is in place;

8) being knowledgeable about risks inherent in the operations of DRCC and using risk analysis as part of Board decision-making;

9) establishing governance structures and processes to facilitate the performance of the Board’s role and enhance individual director performance;

10) recruiting skilled, experienced and qualified Board Directors; ensuring ongoing Board training and education.

Summary of Role

As a Bingo/Casino volunteer you will be representing the DRCC at a local Ontario Lottery Gaming location and acting as an advocate and with general customer service skills.  The DRCC is fortunate to receive a portion of profits through the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association, and as such we are required to represent our organization at a local OLG business during our set hours.  You will be provided a collared shirt/vest, name tag, and will be sharing information about the DRCC, and supporting general operations at the gaming location.  

Role Responsibilities

●      Attend general DRCC training/orientation

●      Represent DRCC as an advocate during set hours (2 hour shifts)

●      Attend OCGA/OLG online training, and shadow an experienced volunteer prior to first shift

●      Participate with, as needed, customer service tasks, including cleaning screens and other maintenance tasks

●       Other duties as agreed upon

Actively listen to victims and survivors of sexual violence who are struggling. Provide de-escalation, grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information/referrals to callers/clients * connect with staff for support or debriefing * attend volunteer meetings and new training/workshops opportunities * Submit call logs * complete a 6 session (18 hour) volunteer training, and recieve a training certificate
 
Calls will come through via our automated service ensuring your anonymity* minimum 1 year commitment to the centre