Communications Coordinator   Simcoe County 
Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee
variable

This volunteer position is responsible for the development, writing and deployment of social media and web-site content.

  • Work with the executive team to write content for website and social media, print, and community engagement

  • Keep abreast of web-site trends and provide recommendations. 

  • Help write general communications, articles and media releases

  • Solicit content from community partners 

  • Liaise with web hosting company for revisions and updates to pages

  • Provide direction for website domain and maintenance

  • Act as Administrator for Age-Friendly Orillia website

Secretary/Administrative Coordinator   Simcoe County 
Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee
varied

This volunteer position works closely with the executive team with the full range of administrative tasks to help AFOAC achieve their mission and goals

  • Develop the monthly meeting agendas, take minutes and disseminate to members and partners

  • Maintain organization’s documents and filing system using Google Drive

  • Review and respond to emails and handle correspondence

  • Participate as a member of the Executive Committee

  • Work closely with Communications Coordinator

  • Liaise with community organizations and partners 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advisory Committee Member   Simcoe County 
Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee
Variable

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