Volunteer Handbook Last Updated September 2024 page 4 of 14 People to Help You You will be shown the ropes by the lead staff (volunteer and/or paid) of the opportunity you select. Here is a list of lead staff/volunteers corresponding to some of our key opportunities: Opportunity Name e-mail address phone Board of Directors Brian Bentley, Board President [email protected] (508) 246-9815 Leadership Team Karen Ward, CSD, Executive Director [email protected] (508) 738-2474 SkillsUSA Championships Donna McMahon, Director, SkillsUSA Championships [email protected] (508) 572-8919 Alumni Association Brady McCarron, Alumni Advisor [email protected] (978) 995-8747 One-off and limited time volunteers Karen Ward, CSD, Executive Director [email protected] (508) 738-2474 Getting Started You may already be familiar with SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. and our programs, conferences and volunteer affiliations, but if not please ask lead staff/volunteers. Things volunteers will know/receive: . Mission, Vision, Values of SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. . To whom you are to report when arriving to volunteer | to whom you are responsible . A safety briefing, list of emergency contacts and understand where First Aid can be obtained . Where to park cars | policies related to transportation of students . Meals, lodging provisions (should the opportunity require it) . A briefing on the Code of Ethics (and a copy to sign) . A briefing on Social Media Policy (and a copy of the policy to sign) . A briefing on the Waiver of Copyright (and a copy to sign) NB: If a CORI is needed for your role we will let you know how to obtain this. Volunteer Form When you start, you need to complete a SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. Volunteer Registration Form, which has your contact details, and details of a person to contact in an emergency. This is for our use only and will be kept with volunteer records. Keeping Everyone Safe All volunteers will be provided a copy of our organization’s Crisis Management and Communications Plan for each event. Information contained in the document will include but is not limited to: . Action Steps in a Crisis . List of potential emergencies . List of Crisis Team Members, roles and responsibilities . How to report injury and seek medical assistance If you see something that you think is unsafe, please alert your corresponding lead staff/volunteer.