Volunteer Committee Members

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Joyful Smiles Thru Faith is searching for 14 committee members to fill positions on our newly incorporated Fundraising Committee (FC) and Anti-Bullying Program Committee (ABPC).

• 8 members are needed for the FC
• 6 members are needed for the ABPC

Purpose of the FC

The FC provides counsel to the Committee Chair, or Deputy Chair, with the purpose of forming a collaborative environment whose primary concern is to engage in creative discussion for planning fundraising events/activities, staging the events/activities, and obtaining volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

The FC works cooperatively and collaboratively with the JSTF Board of Directors and Board Members to expand possibilities of financial development, community engagement, and organization impact.

1. The Fundraising Manager will occupy the Committee Chair and act as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the FC.
2. The FC, through representation of the Committee Chair or Deputy Chair, will seek final approval from the General Governance Board before proceeding with event/activity planning.
3. Provide updates to the FC on planned events/activities according to assigned duties by the Committee Chair.
4. Engage in creative discussion with other committee members to brainstorm ideas for fundraising events/activities.
5. Assist in the planning of fundraising events/activities; including contacting venues, partners, and community relations; determining and recruiting volunteers; soliciting gifts; and collaborating with Officers from the Board of Directors as needed.
6. Keeps the Committee Chair informed of news, events, and activities in the community that opens potential opportunities for JSTF.
7. Actively participates in FC meetings and General Governance Board meetings, as needed.
8. A term is two (2) years, renewable (Beginning July 1 and ending June 30).

Purpose of the ABPC

The ABPC provides counsel to the Committee Chair, or Deputy Chair, with the purpose of forming a collaborative environment whose primary concern is to engage in creative discussion for planning Anti-Bullying events/activities, staging the events/activities, and obtaining volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

The ABPC works cooperatively and collaboratively with the JSTF Board of Directors and Board Members to expand possibilities of financial development, community engagement, and organization impact.

1. The Anti-Bullying Program Coordinator will occupy the Committee Chair and act as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the ABPC.
2. The ABPC, through representation of the Committee Chair or Deputy Chair, will seek final approval from the General Governance Board before proceeding with event/activity planning.
3. Provide updates to the APBC on planned events/activities according to assigned duties by the Committee Chair.
4. Engage in creative discussion with other committee members to brainstorm ideas for anti-bullying events/activities, such as workshops, awareness campaigns, etc.
5. Assist in the planning of anti-bullying events/activities; including contacting venues, partners, and community relations; determining and recruiting volunteers; and collaborating with Officers from the Board of Directors as needed.
6. Keeps the Committee Chair informed of news, events, and activities in the community that opens potential opportunities for JSTF.
7. Actively participates in ABPC meetings and General Governance Board meetings, as needed.
8. A term is two (2) years, renewable (Beginning July 1 and ending June 30).

Eligibility of Committee Members

1. Committee Members need not be active members on the General Governance Board, but should actively participate in committee meetings, events/activities, and other responsibilities.
2. Committee Members who are not active Board Members are subject to a 3-month probationary period, similar to that of the General Governance Board, allowing time to assess a Member’s fit in the respective committee.
3. Capable of relating well with people from varied social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds with an ability to listen attentively to others’ propositions and provide critical positive feedback.
4. Equipped with necessary talents, skills, or charisms necessary for serving on an advisory and planning committee.