Advisory Committee Member

(Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee)

Position ID: V-ORI0001
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Advisory Committee Member

Contact Louise Cohen, Co-Chair, Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee; Phone: 705-326-7743 ext 5; Email: agefriendlyorillia@gmail.com
Duties

Join as a general member of the committee.

  • Advocate for policies, services and structures that enable people of all ages to benefit from an active, independent and meaningful life
  • Learn what makes a community age-friendly
  • Attend monthly meetings, participate in important planning discussions and decision making
  • Potentially: Engage in a sub-group initiative (such as the Annual Expo/Event Planning, Work Plan development or other such projects).
  • This volunteer position is most suitable for someone with knowledge and interest in  local issues and opportunities affecting older adults
  • We welcome skills associated with fundraising, community development, event planning or strategic planning
  • Use your experience, skills and knowledge to make meaningful change happen 
  • Collaborate with community partners to make Orillia age-friendly
  • Learn something new: Age-Friendly is a world-wide movement
  • Participate in stimulating discussions
More Info Link https://www.simcoe.ca/LongTermCare/Pages/Age-Friendly-Community-Survey.aspx
Benefits We will promote, support and provide public recognition for your business or organizations’ age-friendly endeavours
Clients municipal and regional government, local businesses, community organizations and the public
Ages 18 year(s) - 100 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Senior's Activity Support
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year) ; 2-year term
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Month
Accessibility Not Applicable - meeting locations vary; many virtual
Location Variable
Number of Positions Orillia: 8 individual(s) 
 
8 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
members may live in areas surrounding Orillia
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; We use Google Drive for management of committee documents.
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or before 10 Jan 2024

Agency Details: Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee

Office Phone 705-326-7743 ext 5
E-Mail info@agefriendlyorillia.ca
Website www.agefriendlyorillia.ca
Address & Map
Orillia, ON
Canada