Volunteer Management Help implement and participate in Volunteer Recognition Night

1. Town of Lincoln Agency Location:The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln is located at 4800 South Service Road in Beamsville Ontario

2. Population Served:Residents of the Town of Lincoln can access a variety of programs and services that make Lincoln an ideal place to live, work and play. The Town of Lincoln is committed to providing quality services that residents can rely on and to support and enhance the quality of life for all. Residents have access to services and programs essential to maintaining a thriving community

3. Community Development Placement►The Town of Lincoln through the Community Services Department, work to ensure recreation facilities and programs. The provision of these services ensures that all residents, regardless of their recreation interest, and capabilities are able to participate to their own level of effort. The Town of Lincoln operate some programs directly (e.g. summer camp, pools) and other programs with participants (e.g. senior’s centres). Throughout these services the Community Services Department provide consultation and related support services (e.g. seniors clubs, cultural groups, neighbourhood associations)

4. Recreation Related Activities Offered by The Town of Lincoln► Lincoln Minor Hockey Association & Beamsville Figure Skating Club► Summer Adventure Camps► Aquatic Programs and Services► Fitness Classes► Special Events such as Canada Day celebrations at Charles Daley Park, Pioneer Day at the Jordan Historical Museum, as well as providing assistance with the annual Strawberry Festival

5. Benefits of Recreation► Recreation builds strong families and healthy communities● Families that play together, stay together ● Recreation is often the catalyst that builds strong, self- sufficient communities (i.e. sport groups, arts associations)► Recreation is essential to personal health!● Recreation helps people live longer ● Recreation prolongs independent living for seniors - keeping seniors vital and involved in community life

6. Benefits of Recreationcontinued► Recreation reduces health care, social service and police/justice costs● Recreation supports families - reducing costs of social service intervention and foster care ● Recreation reduces crime and social dysfunction - reducing police, justice and incarceration costs

7. Great placement for Recreation and Leisure Services Students►RLS students will gain a valuable community development approach through this placement ►RLS students will gain experience in planning programs and special events►RLS students will have opportunities to work with diverse populations in schools, special events, seniors clubs, cultural groups, neighbourhood associations while in a community development approach ►RLS students will gain exceptional leadership, customer service and communication skills in a community development setting

8. Great placement for Recreation and Leisure Services Students; continued►RLS students can join Community Services staff in community outreach and partnership meetings to development experience►RLS students can enhance their skills in a positive and rewarding environment while gaining a good understanding and knowledge of community recreation and leisure programs, their purpose and objectives►RLS students will feel like an integral member of a team who will be actively involved in providing recreation and community programs and services for school children, youth, adult, and seniors

9. Placement Possible Opportunities 2009 Volunteer Management • Help implement and participate in Volunteer Recognition Night • Help develop volunteer management policies and procedures for community groups New Years Levee- Special Event • Invitations sent out • Organizing wineries • Ordering supplies • Working within a budget Communities in Bloom • Investigate winter lights program • Create communities in bloom annual newsletter

10. Recreation Staff and Job Titles (Community Services Department) Judy Pease Director of Community Services Stephanie Carter Community Service Coordinator Janet Makepeace Coordinator Community Services Marianne Garvey Recreation Assistant

11. Types of activities & programs experienced ina typical day at placement ►Independent projects such as: ○ Creation of survey or questionnaire based on Summer Adventure Camp ○ Research and compile a random list of past participants of summer camps ○ Create cover letters ○ Prepare mail merges (i.e. addresses, return addresses) ○ Create excel databases, based on analyzing survey results

12. ►Other duties such as: ○ Attend meetings with neighbourhood associations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Niagara Regional Police, FACS, and Child Advocacy Niagara ○ Take and record minutes at a senior clubs monthly meeting ○ Attend and take part in Volunteer Recognition events ○ Put together and type out letters of nominees for volunteer recognition ○ Create cover letters ○ Work with community service coordinator and director on any projects or programs

13. Skills gained through placement ► Participated in a staff meeting, community meeting, interdisciplinary meeting,○ attended a meeting at community care regarding child advocacy, also shared information regarding the development of three new parks in town► Demonstrated an understanding of the clientele or population served their needs and their service delivered by the agency○ attended and served at a volunteer recognition night, also recorded minutes at a senior club meeting► Assist with the completion of a flyer, newsletter, bulletin board or calendar○ created a survey, based on a Summer Adventure camp

14. SKILLS GAINED THROUGH PLAC EMENT continued ► Assist with the collection and collation of data ○ produced a database to form a report on the results of my survey► Assist with volunteer motivation and recognition○ identified and acknowledge volunteers for their enthusiasm and drive, during a special volunteer recognition event► Familiarize myself with the facility’s equipment and supplies○ use of computers, photocopiers, printing machines, mail room and general supplies and equipment through the office and municipal building

15. What I like about placement ► Working on independent projects, but having tons of support and help from the necessary staff► Getting involved with the community to gain valuable experience in a community development approach ► Being able to network with community associations and clubs to further my knowledge and job prospects► Feeling like you’re a part of a team and enhancing communication skills► Overall, the support and knowledge gained through the Director of Community Services, the Community Services Coordinator, the Community Services Coordinators Assistant, and the Recreation Assistant are extremely helpful and valuable to my future success

16. Changed View of Agency► The Town of Lincoln is truly focused on their residents. As stated through their website, The Town of Lincoln is committed to providing quality services that residents can rely on and to support and enhance the quality of life for all. Residents have access to services and programs essential to maintaining a thriving community. I witnessed this commitment through many areas such as: ○ Assessing declining numbers in their summer camp, as to find a clear direction for future years○ Supporting their seniors by listening to their concerns and addressing their concerns through action○ Listening to their school children and youth with regards to park development ○ Attending community associations and partnering with them on concerns or issues○ Acknowledging their citizens through volunteer recognition events

17. Participants Benefit Through Activities and Programs ►Volunteer Recognition ● Inspire others to participate ● Improve quality of life ● Build relationships within the community ● Build and strengthen leadership skills►Camp Survey and Database ● Addresses potential concerns of parents and children ● Addresses future interest ● Provides feedback (negative or positive) ● Allow for improvements or changes to specific areas related to camp ● Maintains the cost of camp for upcoming years *This data allows for valuable feedback to be heard and helps in planning the direction for future years*

18. Thank you!