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Board Prospectus
The Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc Board of Management (BOM) is made up of community members who share an interest in the advancement of Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, the health and well-being of all members of the community and the provision of services to community members who may fall into the vulnerable categories of society.
Members of the BOM should have skills in leading non-profit organisations. These skills could be derived from backgrounds in finance, human services, risk management, policy development, community development or youth work, legal services, human resources, business management, and many other professional sectors.
We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in the progress and advancement of Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. We seek members who will positively promote our organisation in the community and work to increase awareness of our work, generate interest in supporting us financially, actively seek out potential donors and support towards our programs, and generate income through fundraising.
Commitment level can vary, dependent on the member's availability. At a minimum, board members are asked to attend meetings regularly and communicate via MS Teams between meetings. Meeting documents are shared via MS Teams and it is an expectation that these be read and scrutinised prior to meetings.
Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Friday of the month. These are usually held online via MS Teams.
Technological Prerequisites for Board Participation
Members of the Board of Management will be expected to use a Microsoft Office 365 account (provided by the organisation) to access email, shared calendars, SharePoint files, MS Teams communication portal, MS Teams meetings and various other things. Board members will also be asked to register on the organisation's volunteer management portal 'Volaby'.
A reasonable level of computer literacy is required and basic training is available from the Manager. A device can be provided to use for organisational business, with all the necessary MS platforms installed and set-up. An IT Induction will be necessary before a board member's first use of their organisational email. This is to ensure everything is working correctly and the member understands how to log in and out of the account.
Access to a reliable internet connection is required to attend online meetings. A space can be made available at the Neighbourhood Centre if a board member has no suitable internet connection and remote access is difficult. (On request; with 24 hours notice before an online meeting).
Joining the Board of Management
Before deciding whether a position on the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Board of Management is right for you, please read the documents linked below:
Step One
Please click on the "Join Association" button and apply for membership.
The application will be discussed and approved at the next meeting of the BOM.
Following approval, an invoice for Membership Fees will be sent to you via email.
Step Two
You must also send a resume or CV by filling out the contact form on this page:
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Your strengths - personal and professional
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Your management and/or financial skills and experience - business or not-for-profit context
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Your level of skill/experience with computer-based technologies
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Your willingness to communicate in an electronic environment between meetings
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A statement about why you want to join the board of management
Step Three
The next step will be a nomination request form. You will be sent a link to a form that you must complete before your nomination can be officially processed. A formatted digital nomination form will be sent out via Adobe Pro for signatures prior to any appointment to the Board.
Step Four
You'll be notified of the date for an IT Induction where you will receive your organisational email and instructions on how to access all of the Microsoft 365 features used by the organisation.
You'll also be notified of the date of the next board meeting so that you may attend and be introduced to the members of the board.