Creating a job description is one
of the easiest things you can do that will have a lasting
impact for your chamber.
If you’re
like me, you hate uncertainty, well if
your volunteers don’t have any expectations of what is expected of them, their
in the same boat you are.
What should
be in that job description?
Explain to
any potential volunteer what their responsibility is as a board member. Legally, in a nutshell, we all know it’s:
- Duty of Care - competence to make good decisions on behalf of the organization;
- Duty of Loyalty - act in the best interest of the organization and not their self-interest; and
- Duty of Obedience - follow the mission.
In addition, the three
things I always want to make clear in any volunteer job description are the
following:
- You want their intellect;
- You want their passion; and
- You want their financial support (money).
Other things
that could be spelled out in the job description could include, but not
limited to:
- Attendance requirements;
- Recruitment responsibilities; and
- Advocacy participation.
That's a recipe for success for all involved!
