This page is under review by Special Olympics Ontario COMMUNITY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose To coordinate the volunteers within the community, ensure that all policies and procedures are followed and ensure programs are delivered in accordance with the Provincial Special Olympics constitution, by-laws and guidelines. Qualifications Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills Strong written and verbal skills Ability to coordinate …
COMMUNITY ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE
This page is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario COMMUNITY ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE Purpose To provide a voice for athletes on community councils and to help ensure athletes in the community are participating in community initiatives. Qualifications Desire to be a leader amongst Special Olympics athletes Basic understanding of Special Olympics Good attitude Respected by other Special …
COMMUNITY TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION
This page is under review. COMMUNITY TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose To maintain and monitor the financial transactions and records of the Community. Qualifications Some bookkeeping or accounting experience Demonstrated capabilities and trustworthiness in financial management Ability to create financial statements and budgets and to monitor day to day financial transactions Computer and email access is strongly recommended Duties and Responsibilities …
Provincial Correspondence
PROVINCIAL CORRESPONDENCE Not only is it important for the Community Council to keep in touch with its constituents but it is equally as important for the Provincial Office to keep in touch with the Community Councils and all Stakeholders of the organization. Each month the Marketing Department releases an e-newsletter. The newsletter contains information regarding special events, fundraising …
Social Media
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES Creating an effective set of social media conduct guidelines demands that we listen to users, resolve conflicting needs and remain both open and engaged with internal and external communities. Defining and developing guidelines and policies as it relates to the development of an organic social media code is critical for Special Olympics Ontario …
Language Guidelines
LANGUAGE GUIDELINES Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with an intellectual disability to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity. …
Language and Terminology
LANGUAGE AND TERMINOLOGY Language and Terminology Twenty-three thousand Canadians participate weekly in Special Olympics community-based sport training clubs. Additionally, Special Olympics athletes compete in their chosen sport at the local, conference and chapter level. Newspaper or media articles will be found almost daily in some part of the country, that describe a Special Olympics athlete, …
Financial Best Practices
FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICES The following are guidelines that communities should keep in mind: Signing officers should never pre-sign cheques. It is the responsibility of each signing officer to check the expenses or invoice that is submitted against the approved budgets and ensure that only approved expenses are being paid for. Money should only be reimbursed after an expense …
Stock/share Donations
STOCK/SHARE DONATIONS Sometimes an individual or company will offer to donate stocks or shares to the organization. If the community or club receives this offer, they need to contact the Donation Administrator from SOO office to advise who the donor is and that the value of the donation be forwarded to their community once it is processed. They can …