Volunteering
Volunteers are the driving force behind every part of the United Way of Saskatoon and Area. Each year over 1000 people in our community help support the United Way of Saskatoon and Area. We are always looking for motivated individuals that have some time to give. Get involved! It's a collective responsibility and a shared vision that helps set our community apart!
| Board of Directors | Campaign Cabinet | Account Executive | Day of Caring | Loaned Representative | Citizen Review Panel | Employee Campaign Chairperson | General |
Board of Directors
Nature of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the United Way of Saskatoon and Area is a group of approximately sixteen leaders who are representative of the community. Potential board members are approached or nominated based on a matrix of skills and attributes which the board has decided it needs to have around the board table. Each board member is expected to serve on at least one board committee in addition to attending monthly board meetings.
Functions of the Board
The Board of the United Way of Saskatoon and Area is a governance board. The board is accountable to the United Way’s “membership” to ensure that the United Way is focused on our mission and working in a responsible and accountable manner. The board approves the strategic plan, hires and evaluates the Executive Director, approves the budget, receives and passes on committee reports and directs the general activities of the organization.
How much time does it take to be a United Way Director?
Board members are recruited for a 3 year term and are eligible to be re-elected to a second three year term for a total of six years on the board. The Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings (except July) as well as sub-committee meetings as required.
Campaign Cabinet
The Campaign Cabinet is a group of 25 to 30 leaders from the public and private sectors who are recruited by the Campaign Chair and senior staff. This cabinet takes responsibility for ensuring successful campaigns in hundreds of accounts grouped under sixteen divisions.
How much time does it take to be a Campaign Cabinet member?
The cabinet is recruited in February and starts meeting in March. They meet once a month from March – June as a group. During this time they are also recruiting Account Executives and making corporate calls on major accounts.
Starting in August, the Cabinet meets every second week until our Achievement Announcement in late January.
Being a Campaign Cabinet member is a one year commitment.
Account Executives
Account Executives are recruited in April to help them make corporate calls on all of the major accounts in a certain division in May and June.
Day of Caring
Day of Caring®: A special way for businesses, organizations and their employees to spend a day working directly with the agencies and programs that help people in Saskatoon. This is an opportunity for the people within your organization to come together as a group to make a real difference in your community.
Move beyond making your corporate donation or organizing an employee campaign and into a direct role as a community builder - simply by setting aside a day to be involved in something that's tangible.
That's what Day of Caring® is all about. It's about community building made real. It's an opportunity to see the programs and agencies your organization and your people support come to life. It's a special chance to interact with the staff and the volunteers who deliver services to your community.
The United Way of Saskatoon and Area organizes a large scale Day of Caring® in the spring, however, we are always willing to match your business with an agency in need. If you are interested in a Day of Caring® with your workplace, please call the United Way office at 975-7700.
Loaned Representative
Each fall, a group of energetic and enthusiastic individuals join the United Way of Saskatoon and Area volunteers and staff for 15 weeks and work with us to impact the community. The Loaned Representative program gives those who participate the opportunity to discover untapped skills and work towards a common goal of building community, the United Way.
Leadership, teambuilding, mentoring, public speaking and communications skills are just some examples of skills that Loaned Representatives have the opportunity to utilize and strengthen. Each year these individuals are challenged, changed and energized! After the dust settles and goals are met, these renewed individuals return to their workplaces with new skills and a new perspective on the community in which they live.
How can I become a Loaned Representative?
If your workplace supports the Loaned Representative program, apply for the position (usually posted in the spring) so you can start in the fall. If your workplace does not support the Loaned Representative program but you’d like to pass along the opportunity, call our office to get a copy of the Loaned Representative brochure (975-7700).
Citizen Review Panel
The citizen review of United Way is a process by which community volunteers review agency programs and finances and recommend the amount of COMMUNITY funding to each agency for approval by the United Way Board of Directors.
Volunteers are drawn from the community with an aim to be representative of the community. Six committees of five volunteers, chaired by a United Way Board member, are established.
What is the time commitment for the Citizen Review Panel?
Volunteers are asked to contribute approximately 25 hours over a six to eight week period in January and February.
Employee Campaign Chairperson
The Employee Campaign Chairperson (or ECC) is the leader of the workplace campaign. This person is a passionate spokesperson for the mission of the United Way of Saskatoon & Area and is a committed member of the United Way team - a donor and volunteer.
The ideal Employee Campaign Coordinator is enthusiastic, resourceful, creative, and motivated to help others and build a more caring community. He or she keeps informed about the United Way, attends training sessions, and encourages fellow team members to do the same. He or she also works closely and in partnership with the United Way Loaned Representative to develop the most effective and appropriate campaign at the workplace.
If your workplace has never run a United Way campaign and you want to start one up, please let us know! If your workplace already runs a United Way campaign but you would like to grow it, please feel free to contact us for some exciting ideas! 975-7700.
General
We are always looking for people to help with general office tasks (especially around campaign season).
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these activities please call the United Way of Saskatoon and Area office at 975-7700.
If you are looking for other volunteer opportunities do not forget to check out Volunteer Saskatoon for other fun volunteer opportunities!!
