Board of Directors

Cochrane Smooth Rock Falls VCARS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.  Term of office is a two-year term with 10 meetings per year.  Diversification of members assists the Board in its many functions.

Do you have a background in finances, human resources or program activity?  Do you have a few hours to spare each month?

Are you interested in serving the communities of Cochrane & Smooth Rock Falls?

For more information, please contact Cochrane (272-2598) or Smooth Rock Falls (338-2188)

Please note that VCARS is a non-profit organization and as such members are not remunerated.

Board Members

• Must be committed to attending monthly meetings,  willing to serve on Board committees, and attend Annual General Meetings.

• Must have knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance; policy; finance; programs; personnel and advocacy.

• Some knowledge of parliamentary procedures and victim issues would be an asset.

• Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality.

• Must be willing to commit to a term of two years.

• Must successfully complete an interview, reference and criminal records check.

• Must be nineteen years of age or older.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPLICATION

COCHRANE – SMOOTH ROCK FALLS

VICTIM CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL SERVICE

          Cochrane Office                                                              Smooth Rock Falls Office

       144 – 4^th Str   Tel. 705-272-2598                            105 - 2^nd Ave,    Tel 705-338-2188

  

Service Mandate

Cochrane – Smooth Rock Falls VCARS is a community-based program providing assistance to victims in all areas covered by the Ontario Provincial Police in the Cochrane Detachment service area. The service was established to assist victims, as well as police officers in allowing them to return to the investigation once crisis responders have arrived. Situations outside our mandate are: dealing with people with mental illness in crisis due to their illness, violent situations where violent party is not known, children under the age of 16 years requiring protection and individuals impaired with alcohol and/or drugs. We recognize our training does not encompass people with mental illness who are in crisis or children, and other services / agencies are better able to support these individuals. Assistance can / will be provided upon the removal of violent individuals and upon persons impaired becoming sober.

Mission Statement

To provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstances.

Objectives

• To lessen the trauma of being victimize

•  To help the victim cope with the impact of crime and or tragic circumstances

• To encourage the victim to connect with appropriate services

• To assist police in their response to the needs of the victims

• To provide an opportunity for the community to become more involved in dealing with the effects of crime and in mobilizing crime prevention efforts

Qualifications

            a)  At least eighteen 18 years of age

            b)  I am not a volunteer or an employee of the organization

            c)  I am not the spouse/common law, child, parent, brother or sister of an employee of the organization

COCHRANE – SMOOTH ROCK FALLS

VICTIM CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL SERVICE

Board Director Application

NAME:  ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS:  ___________________________________________________

PHONE:  (Home)  __________________  Phone:  (work)  _______________

Occupation:  ________________________  Email:  ____________________

Background:  

What skills can you contribute to our Board?  (Ex. Financial, community relations, health care)

What other Boards have you served?

Charitable or community events in which you have been involved:

Your ability to serve:

Can you regularly attend Board meetings?     Yes       No          Conflicts

Would you attend a yearly training session for Board Members ?       Yes           No

Your Views of our Organization

What is your interest in our organization?

Please write a brief statement about your understanding of this organization

I agree to act as a Director of Cochrane – Smooth Rock Falls VCARS for a term of 2 years.  I will at all times act with honesty, confidentiality and in good faith for the best interest of this organization.  Failing this my application may be refused or my Directorship revoked.

Signature:  _______________________________

Date:  __________________________

Please print off and mail to:

Cochrane Smooth Rock Falls VCARS

144B 4th Street West  Box 2592

Cochrane ON P0L 1C0

or Copy it into a word document and e-mail it to: csrvcars@puc.net