United Way of York Region

Community Review Panel Volunteer Opportunity

2009-2010 has been a great year as close to $5 million of generously donated funds were invested in approximately 100 community programs addressing local priorities. We continue to count on the support of our Community Review Panel volunteers to ensure that the programs and services we fund are relevant to the pressing community needs and that the community receives maximum benefits from United Way donor dollars.

For more information please download the following:

• Overview of Community Review Process
• Community Review Panel Volunteer Job Description
• Community Review Time Table 2010-2011
• List of Agencies under Review

To get involved with this important role, please complete and return the Volunteer Application and Volunteer Acknowledgement forms to Aamna Ashraf at aashraf@uwyr.on.ca by October 2, 2010.

• Volunteer Application Form
• Volunteer Acknowledgement Form

If you have any questions, please contact Aamna Ashraf at aashraf@uwyr.on.ca or (905) 474-9974 ext. 241.

Our Volunteer Structure

Board of Directors:

Our volunteer Board of Directors provide governance and leadership to all facets of United Way of York Region.
Board of Directors

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Audit, Finance and Investment Committee

This Committee ensures practices of United Way are undertaken in accordance with its by-laws policies and strategic directions, providing at the highest level of accountability to the public.
Audit, Finance and Investment Committee

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Campaign Cabinet

York Region business leaders provide strategic guidance and leadership to the annual fundraising campaign.
Campaign Cabinet

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Community Engagement and Research Committee

The Community Engagement and Research Committee oversees research and community engagement activities that will help UWYR to identify and address critical human service needs in York Region. These activities are to enable UWYR to maximize impact of allocation of funds, and improve public awareness of UWYR and human service issues in York Region.
Community Engagement and Research Committee

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Community Investment Committee

The Community Investment Committee oversees the distribution of funds from the United Way of York Region Community Fund. It coordinates regular Community Needs Assessments to ensure funding is directed to the most pressing human care needs. In addition, it conducts a vigorous review of all funding applications.
Community Investment Committee

Account Executives

A dedicated team of volunteer Account Executives are front line United Way Ambassadors. They coordinate one on one visits with York Region’s Corporate leaders each year to secure Corporate Gifts and support for Employee Campaigns.

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Employee Campaign Chairs

Employee Campaign Chairs execute dynamic fundraising campaigns in their workplaces. This very important duty requires enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to have a great time while helping the community!

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Canvassers

Canvassers are our front-line! They act as ambassadors, encouraging colleagues to participate in their Employee Campaign. These people play a vital role – in essence they are a volunteer sales force.

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Audit, Finance and Investment Committee

• Heather Mason-Wood, Chair
• Barbara G. Cribbett
• Grace Marsh
• Bryan W. Tuckey
• Dennis Wong

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Community Engagement and Research Committee

• Gerry Harrison, Chair
• Dr. Eric Fong
• Dr. Usha George
• Christina Harding
• Karim Madhany
• Mahmood Malik
• Rick McHale
• Scott Milne
• Brenda Mulroy
• Kyle Peterson
• Dr. David Phipps

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Community Investment Committee

• Helen Murray, Chair
• Andrew Chung
• Ali Hussein
• Karen Johnson
• Jaheed Mamdani
• Laura Pisko-Bezruchko
• Anne Pozywiak
• John Stoneman
• Parag Tandon
• Deb Thomas

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