Overview
One of the most important volunteer leadership positions in the area ministry is the committee chair. All committees should name a committee chair to work with the area director to ensure that committee members share in the ownership of the ministry with the local staff, volunteer leaders, local donors and regional director.
⏰ Time Requirement: 16 hours per month
Job Description
- Along with the area director, provide spiritual leadership for the committee.
- Act as a liaison and advocate between staff and committee.
- Communicate issues of accountability from the committee's perspective.
- Build trust in the ministry.
- Provide leadership for the recruitment, selection, retention and retirement of committee members.
- Place committee members in positions to best utilize their talents.
- Lead in developing a vision for Young Life's potential in the community.
- Represent the committee to the Young Life organization.
- Stand alongside the staff and bring the rest of the committee along.
- Maintain close relationships with the staff so staff can communicate needs and problems, as well as successes.
Basic Strategies to Develop
The committee chair working together with the area director should:
- Develop a good relationship with the area director.
- Plan and lead effective meetings.
- Create ownership for the ministry with committee members.
- Delegate work to committee members.
- Hold committee members accountable.
- Develop processes for recruiting, selecting, retaining and retiring committee members.
- Take care of staff and, if possible, volunteer leaders.
- Implement Relationship Centered Engagement — building relationships with top-tier donors.
Qualifications
- Has the gift of leadership.
- Can motivate others.
- Is organized.
- Is able to plan and lead meetings.
- Can delegate and hold people accountable.