Volunteer Leadership Development Task Force

Member, Volunteer Leadership and Development Task Force

Posted by Volunteer Leadership Development Task Force on 04/05/2017

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Direct appointment by staff or administration
Number of Seats: 5
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Members partner with the Director of Volunteer Orientation and Training in the Office of Volunteer Programs to provide guidance on the creation of a volunteer curriculum, as well as an onboarding program for all new volunteers of the University. In addition members will explore changes and learning opportunities for the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

All members are expected to participate in Task Force meetings and maintain communication with other members throughout the year.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Members may be tapped to lead one of the ad-hoc groups, which means recruiting, motivating, and managing talented volunteers; leading conference calls or webinars; working closely with staff; setting project goals; measuring impact; and reporting results back to the Task Force.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Additional expertise may be needed, in which case Board Members may facilitate conversations with additional industry experts, subject-matter specialists, and/or experienced volunteers.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Tina Gourley

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Volunteer Orientation and Training

Email:

tlg5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites High-level of expertise in human resources, leadership training or other leadership ideas.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: February at CALC. Other meetings via conference call and Zoom.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Conference calls as planned.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attend the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC)

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election