1. Volunteer Field Representative Program
Goals and responsibilities

2. Program Goals Ensure that new clubs are properly organized and trained
Provide ongoing training of current and future leaders
Expedite the dissemination of new club building expertise
Tap the resources of past district and national officers for the betterment of Exchange
Leverage leadership by having many individuals trained in current procedure within critical geographic locations adding to National Headquarters’ responsiveness

3. VFR Program Program Rules Identify and cultivate future leaders
Leverage Exchange’s leadership by having many individuals trained in current procedure within critical geographic locations adding to National Headquarters’ responsiveness
Expand the leadership opportunities for officers of the future
Improve quality and consistency of training materials utilized
Identify and cultivate future leaders
Develop a culture of leadership within Exchange, enhancing the leadership skills and abilities of current and future leaders
Establish a leadership training program for Past National Presidents

4. Responsibilities

5. Communicate with District President
Determine district progress
Determine where VFR help is needed
Determine if other assistance is required from National Headquarters
Establish yourself as trainer within the district

6. Conduct annual District Director’s training
Coordinate with District President on location and time
Report on results of training
Ask if you can be the one who organizes the training conference

7. Provide Special Training
Club lifesaving
New club building
Club officer
Other training, as needed

8. Promote National Programs in the District
Child Abuse Prevention Services
NEC Foundation Fundraising Programs

9. Update and work in concert with National Headquarters on the District’s progress
Provide Monthly reports to National headquarters and regional vice president
Report on special activities
Communicate and work with assigned regional vice president

10. Growth Provide assistance to clubs that wish to grow.
Become an active member of your district’s new club building committee.

11. Conventions Attend National Conventions as much and often as possible
Attend VFR workshop at National Convention
Attend and participate in your District Convention, when possible

12. Submit monthly reports
Submit training reports
Submit reports on national
assignments

13. Assignments
Assignments will be made by the Executive Vice President or his/her designee. Assignments may also be made by the National President in conjunction with the EVP.
Requests for assignment should be made to the EVP in writing whenever possible; however, telephone request will be honored as well.
Only those assignments made by the EVP (or designee) or National President will be considered for reimbursement.
All VFRs are encouraged to take an active role within their districts.
Geographic location, travel expense, expertise and personal schedule are items to considered when making assignments.