Community Services Development
The act of finding like minded individuals to join our organization while recognizing the efforts of those already within.
What is recruitment and retention?
The governance document that provides all levels of SJA in Ontario with direction and guidance.
What are the Regional Operating Regulations (OR's)?
The person responsible for all regional operations and is accountable to the provincial office.
Who is the Regional Manager?
To educate and inform members of our local community or region on all aspects of St. John Ambulance for both Community Services, training and product sales
What is Community Relations?
They review and recommend applications for admission and promotion within the Order of St. John
Who is the Council for Ontario Honours and Awards Committee?
A group of activities identifying, supporting and training individuals who will move into a more senior role?
What is a succession plan?
Leadership positions within SJA and the associated rank ensignia are found here.
What are the Community Service (CS) sections of the OR's?
The person at the Regional Office providing the necessary support for all Community Services programs.
Who is the Community Services Coordinator (CSC)?
During the month of June, municipalities fly the St. John standard for a defined period of time to show support.
What is St. John Week?
Data collected yearly for reporting that is shared regionally, provincially and nationally to demonstrate a members commitment to the organization.
What are volunteer service hours?
A structured process for current and future volunteers to enhance and develop soft skills and tools
What is the Leadership Certification Program?
Information regarding the process for reimbursement of eligible expenses encurred by SJA members are found here.
What is the Operations (OPS) section of the OR's?
What is the Council for Ontario Standards Committee?
The member of the Regional Advisory Board responsible for developing Community Outreach and Friend-Raising event plans.
Who is the Community Relations Advisor?
A formal and informal process that promotes retention within SJA.
What is recognition?
A structured process that ensures new members to the organization have completed the requirements needed to be successful and confident.
What is orientation?
The process for interviewing, selecting, screening and orienting of new volunteers and staff.
What is the Volunteer, Instructor and Employee Screening Cycle?
The individual who ensures program standards are met and adhered to and provide guidance and support to their specific Community Services program at the Regional level.
Who is the Regional Program Advisor?
Developing community relationships that enlighten and educate the community to encourage both material and monetary support.
What is Friend-raising?
A member of the Order of St. John, who through observation and documentation can put an individual forward for admission into the Order.
Who initiates submission for admission or promotion in the Order?
The process of observing, providing suggestions, feedback and encouragement to improve behaviour and traits.
What is mentoring and coaching?
The described reporting relationships between the units, staff, regional advisors and Council are found here.
What is the Corporate (CORP) section of the OR's?
Goverance body providing advice and recommendations around the implementation of programs and strategies to the CEO for the province of Ontario.
Who are the Ontario Council Board?
Opportunities to apply for grants and donations that enable us to deliver our high quality community services and training.
What is Fund Development?
An award presented to an adult member upon the confirmation of their first appointment into a leadership role.
What is a Community Service Position Appointment Document (Officer's Warrant)?