The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Volunteer Leader Resources
Hello Volunteer!
Thank you for stepping into this leadership role. Below, you'll find documents that will help you lead your team or committee. Click the titles to open the documents.
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"Who We Are and How We Build Community Together" includes our Vision and Principles, what it means to be a Welcoming Congregation, what it means to be a Lifespan Learning Congregation, and our Covenants.
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"Who Does What?" defines "program staff", "teams", "working/action groups", and "committees" and offers an overview of what these different designations apply to.
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Check page 6-7 of the Governance Manual for FirstU's Org Chart and responsibilities.
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Wondering how to match people's passions and interests with roles and tasks in your team, committee, or group?
This document can help. Click HERE for suggestions on how to celebrate volunteers.
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9) Important Policies and Guidelines
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Policy on Teams
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The Communications document includes social media accounts, FirstU publications, and examples of FirstU branding and letterhead. You'll also find information on Bulletin Board promotion in the church building and on how to have things added to the FirstU Calendar.
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This document includes processes for opening and closing up the building, using Fellowship Hall and the kitchen, booking space, operating the elevator, and accessing the wifi, as well as fire and safety procedures, and the location of first aid kits, fire exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. You can download "(12) Maps of the Building" by clicking here.
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5) Facilitating Meetings
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6) How to Start a New Group or Activity
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7) How to Put On an Event
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8) Financial Information
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13) Answers to Common Questions​
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14) Other Resources
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15) Sample Forms
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16) Appendices
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