User:Randyfisher/CSL/Community Partners

Community Partners
How are new Community Partners approved?

1. They must meet CGCE's definition of a Community Partner


 * nonprofit community organization
 * for-profit organization focused on civic engagement and / or social responsibility and a high quality CSL placement experience.

2. They need to adhere to CGCE's Code of Conduct which includes but is not limited to:


 * agreement to the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms; and / or
 * agreement to the Ontario Human Rights Code
 * agreement to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario
 * agreement to Amendment to Occupational Health and Safety Act: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace (Bill 168), Ontario

3. They need to read, sign and date (from the organization's signing authority), an Agreement between CGCE and their Organization
 * The signature is required from the organization's signing authority.
 * A link to a sample agreement will be provided, and link to a sample agreement (template) on CGCE's website.
 * Currently, there are three (3) versions of the Agreement: (1) for government / public sector; (2) for Clubs; and (3) Other

Definition of Social Entreprise
Social enterprises are revenue-generating businesses that, whether operated by a non-profit organization or by a for-profit company, have two goals:


 * 1) To achieve social, cultural, community economic or environmental outcomes; and,
 * 2) To earn revenue.

On the surface, many social enterprises look, feel, and even operate like traditional businesses. But looking more deeply, one discovers the defining characteristics of the social enterprise: mission is at the centre of business, with income generation playing an important supporting role.

Social enterprises have six defining characteristics:


 * 1) Having a social purpose or purposes.
 * 2) Achieving the social purpose by, at least in part, engaging in trade in the marketplace.
 * 3) Not distributing profits to individuals.
 * 4) Holding assets and wealth in trust for community benefit.
 * 5) Democratically involving members of its constituency in the governance of the organization.
 * 6) Being independent organizations accountable to a defined constituency and to the wider community.

Centre Staff - Roles and Responsibilities
'''To verify content provided by Community Organization contact, to CGCE's Registration System / Database


 * Individuals with different roles have different permissions for accessing CGCE's database and editing and viewing content.
 * Roles are: Super Admin User (complete access - front & back-end); Admin-User; (front-end); Reviewer; User 1, 2, 3 etc.
 * Users with these roles are: CGCE Director; Manager, CSL; CE Coordinator; Placement Officers; Work Students; Administrative; Fundraiser; and others as authorized and required.
 * Users will be provided with appropriate training, to provide DRAFT and/or FINAL Approvals

Process

 * When a new Community Partner submits content to CGCE's Database, two approvals are required: DRAFT Approval and FINAL Approval.

DRAFT Approval

 * User edits database record, ensuring his/her initials are provide for future tracking, followup (i.e., RF)
 * User checks the organization's website and the Internet (Google Search) for bona fides
 * User records findings, evidence and rationale for approving or not approving the community organization (text box provided in database)
 * If YES, user provides DRAFT APPROVAL to the Community Organization in CGCE Database (i.e., selection in check box, drop-down menu)
 * If NO, Community Organization does not receive DRAFT Approval (i.e., selection in check box, drop-down menu)

FINAL Approval

 * User communicates directly with the organization's main contact (i.e., by phone, email), to verify Community Organization content.
 * User records supporting information and rationale (i.e., in text box)
 * If YES, Community Organization receives FINAL Approval (i.e., selection in check box, drop-down menu)
 * If NO, Community Organization does not receive FINAL Approval (i.e., selection in check box, drop-down menu)