Volunteer President
(Oak Ridges Trail Association. Durham Region Trails)
Opportunity Details: Volunteer President
Contact | Karen Graham, Publicity Coordinator, Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA); Phone: 905-833-6600; Email: publicity@oakridgestrail.org |
Duties | The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) is a volunteer-based charitable hiking organization with a mandate to build and maintain a public hiking trail system on the Oak Ridges Moraine, off-road where possible. Additionally, our mandate charges us with the responsibility of protecting the integrity of the moraine through trail development, maintenance, and increased awareness. The Oak Ridges Trail stretches along the Oak Ridges Moraine from Albion Hills in the west to the Northumberland Forest in the east. Are hiking and outdoor activities along the Oak Ridges moraine important to you? Do you have leadership experience? Do you want to contribute and volunteer in the President role? Specific Responsibilities:
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More Info Link | https://www.oakridgestrail.org/files/5617/0725/1037/2024-01_President_Position_Description.pdf |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) |
Areas of Interest | Board of Directors |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Team Work ; Qualifications: Previous experience and successes in a leadership role Experience actively leading an organization/employer or volunteer organization forward with their goals/mission. Excellent organizational, speaking in public and communication skills Experience effectively chairing productive and engaging meetings Previous experience with volunteer organizations is an asset An ORTA member in good standing Must be an enthusiastic individual who is familiar with the Oak Ridges Trail |
Commitment Length | Long Term ; Time Commitment: One-year term with an opportunity for renewal and approximately eight to ten hours per month. If required, Board and Executive Committee meetings can be held virtually, while the annual general meeting will be held in person. |
Interaction Level | Large Group |
Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
Police Check | Not Required |
Additional Requirements | Application process ORTA needs to find the right leader to move the Association forward. Please send an introductory email to Wilma Millage, Past President at past-pres@oakridgestrail.org by March 31, 2024. In this email, please provide 1) why you are interested in this role; and, 2) a short response to each of the qualifications noted above. |
Agency Details: Oak Ridges Trail Association. Durham Region Trails
Office Phone | 905-833-6600 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-877-319-0285 |
info@oakridgestrail.org | |
Website | www.oakridgestrail.org |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 28544 Aurora, ON L4G 6S6 |