Overview:
- The OLG is responsible for conduct and manage, and works with the OCGA and Operator of the Gaming Site
- The Municipality determines eligibility and monitors use of proceeds that give back to the local community
- Funds transferred electronically into the charities bank account each month based on the number of assignments attended
- One of the best fundraising opportunities per volunteer hour
- The OLG is responsible for conduct and manage, and works with the OCGA and Operator of the Gaming Site
Role of Volunteers:
(Training is provided (approximately an hour))
- Are in the gaming centre contributing to customer service
- Assist gaming centre staff
- Volunteers must be 18 years and unencumbered in performing their roles and responsibilities and may not be accompanied by anyone under 18 years of age.
- Customer Service
- Calling back Bingo wins
- New Player ambassadors
- Help keep environment tidy
- Do not sell any gaming product
- Do not handle Cash
- Do not need to be bingo experts
- Do not have to do any game reports
- Promote awareness of their charity
- Required Dress Code
Role of Charities:
Apply to the City of Sarnia for Permit (licence)
- No fees
- Must use funds for direct community benefit
- Monthly Report on use of approved proceeds
- Provide volunteers based on dates/times provided in the schedule
- Only two Volunteers required
- Two-hour assignments (approx.) – not session based
- Pool of 6-10 volunteers is ideal
- Support and Promote the partnership with the centre
- Participation Requirements
The following Link is a tool for Charities. It is for the Sarnia Gaming Association. You can find some useful information for reporting, compliance, as well as assignment schedules. https://sarniagamingassociation.ca/
To be eligible you must meet these requirements:
- Be approved /licensed by the City.
- Be in existence for at least one year and operate in Ontario.
- Demonstrate that Lottery fundraising is not the only source of generating revenue.
- Have objects that fall within one or more of the four charitable classifications: relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion, or other community-beneficial purposes (e.g., arts, youth development, amateur sports, cultural heritage)
- Provide documentation such as letters patent, bylaws, audited financials, Board roster, program outlines, and a proposed use of proceeds consistent with its charitable mandate.
For further information, please contact Customer Service at 519-332-0330 Extension 3350 or cgaming@sarnia.ca