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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-10-13, Page 19Page 20 -Citizens News, October 13. 1976 Application fi!ed for Iocal initiatives grant Mary Ann Kowbuz of Bayfield has filed an application with the Federal Local Initiatives Program requesting funding for the establishment of a Huron County Central Volunteer Bureau. Ms. Kowbuz explains that the proposal was drawn up on the basis of certain assumptions. As a result of the Federal rnd Provincial governrne,'ts restraint programs, social s, r - vice agencies are finding it more and more difficult to provide high quality care, time and personal attention to their growing number of clients, she said. This means that agencies and their staff members must rely more heavily on the good will and skilled services of volunteer workers in their immediate areas according to Ms. Kowbuz. "Because the population of Huron County is relatively small and widespread," she explained "the need for co-ordination of services is much more important than it might be in more densely populated areas. The fact that many social service agencies have their head offices located outside the county or in a part of the county not readily accessible to the entire clientelle, makes the delivery of service even more difficult." Ms. Kowbuz says that for this reason also, the definition of total community needs is often dif- ficult to determine. "It is recognized that the development of volunteer services and the presence of self-help groups are healthy signs of any progressive community, she says. The proposed Volunteer Bureau would offer service "to individuals wishing to volunteer through planned recruitment, personal interview, referral to organization and further coun- selling on ways to broaden their community service," according • to the proposal sent to L.I.P. It would be established to provide consultation to citizens organizations through volunteer opportunities for individual members, selection of group projects, setting up and operating their own volunteer service program and planning of educational programs. Ms. Kowbuz says the bureau would offer consulting services to agencies and organizations through organizing for volunteer services, strenghtening. established volunteer services, describing volunteer jobs, planning for training, super- vision, recognition of volunteer contribution and the establish- ment and maintenance of standards for volunteer service. She also hopes the new groups would co-ordinate joint efforts of two or more agencies in developing standards, recruiting and training volunteers, and V RECREAT CENTRE R.R. #5, CLINTON BINGO EVERY MONDAY at B p.m. NASTRA ION J ACKPOT $200 15 reg. games of 512.00 3 share -the -wealth Door prizes and many other specia Is. Admissionrestricted to 16 years or over. recognizing contribution made by volunteers. It would sponsor or stimulate sponsorship of educational programs related to citizen participation in agency services and to present specialized training programs, she says. The bureau would also promote recognition of volunteers in community service and serve as a resource to agencies seeking trained and experienced board members. If approved, the Central Volunteer Bureau would be located in either Goderich or Clinton, in order to provide ac- cessability to as many people as possible. It would provide full time employment for four persons during a six month period and these staff members would be responsible for establishing community awareness of the Bureau, identifying immediate needs and setting out basic guidelines for future operation. 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