Volunteer Engagement Committee (VEC)

Former local office or affiliate volunteer leader (LCOL or board member) or equivalent experience 

Knowledge of and passion for the American Camp Association 

 Active member of ACA 

Volunteer leadership experience 

Experience with strategic thinking, high-level planning and developing implementation plans 

Ability to lead through informal channels and influence 

Identifying needs and providing recommendations  

Facilitate the development of tools and materials to support the cultivation and recruitment of volunteers to assist with the operations of the Association  

Encourage and assist Local Councils of Leaders and Affiliate Boards of Directors to develop plans to foster field office leadership to become future association-wide leaders 

Facilitate the development of appropriate orientation and training tools, materials, and experiences for volunteers 

Provide opportunities to support and engage volunteers across the Association 

Serve as a volunteer-to-volunteer liaison between field volunteers and other leaders of the Association such as the CEO, COO, staff, and other committees/task forces 

Assist in identifying the needs of field volunteers and provide recommendations to the COO 

Encourage all programs, services and functions of ACA to communicate with and involve field volunteers when interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and guidelines  

Develop and implement as system for volunteers to evaluate their experience, including a measurement of volunteer satisfaction, and make recommendations to address any needs or concerns 

Provide leadership over the development of local recognition and awards for volunteers  

Ensure local leaders are engaged in the National Awards program, encouraging the submission of nominations   

Assist in the development and implementation of the Field Office Operations Guide  

Assist in the implementation of an annual self-assessment tool for Local Councils of Leaders 

Assist in the implementation of the Association’s Strategic Plan with regards to volunteers and any and all appropriate areas 

Work with ACA Staff and volunteers to analyze objectives and key results of volunteer development efforts 

Keep current on information pertaining to:  ACA, Inc. growth strategy initiatives, VEC priorities and, VEC Chart of Work 

Follow all applicable ACA policies and procedures  

Facilitate the implementation of the Field Office Operations Guide 

Engage with assigned LCOL chairs and regional directors regularly and complete annual field report for the May meeting  

Attend all Volunteer Engagement Committee meetings (in person or virtual) 

Serve a two-year term, renewable for up to three consecutive terms (six years total) 

Attend Volunteer Engagement Committee meetings. The committee meets in person for 1.5 days, in the spring. In person at the National conference, and on occasion when there is a field training in the fall that VEC members participate in. Virtual meetings are held at least quarterly  

Project work with committees and task forces is on-going. Approximately 2 - 4  hours per month  

Meet virtually with assigned LCOL chairs and regional directors at least three times a year 

Communicate with ACA Staff and other volunteers in a timely and professional manner