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Community Collaboration Keeps the Volunteer Spirit Alive in the Comox Valley

April 9, 2019 by Tiesha

COMOX VALLEY, APRIL 7, 2019: April 7 through 13 is National Volunteer Week. Communities across Canada are celebrating the generosity of the hundreds of thousands of individuals who give the gift of time to countless organizations to build strong, vibrant and healthy communities. Here in the Comox Valley, we have an extra reason to celebrate with the announcement of the relaunch of a local volunteer support agency.

Many people were dismayed at the news that Volunteer Comox Valley would be shutting down operations last year. Not wanting to see this resource completely disappear, Terri Perrin, who was the Community Engagement Manager at Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North at the time, was given permission to take over the administration of the Volunteer Centre’s Facebook page. She renamed it the ‘Comox Valley Volunteer Connector and, with the help of fellow Comox Valley Women’s Business Network member and graphic designer, Linda Graceffo, they created a new logo and brand identity. Since then, Perrin has been diligently doing her part to celebrate the volunteer spirit by connecting the public with local nonprofits on social media.

“I couldn’t envision our community without a resource for people who want to connect with causes that matter to them,” explains Perrin, who recently left Habitat and joined the team at LUSH Valley Food Action Society as their new Communications and Program Manager.

“Through my volunteer management role at Habitat, I had already been working with Mary Catherine Williams, the Executive Director at Volunteer Campbell River (VCR),” adds Perrin. “Over the past few months, she and I have been meeting to determine how we could work in a spirit of collaboration to ensure there could be resources available to both individuals and nonprofits in the Comox Valley. The thought of having to establish a new local board and apply for nonprofit status was daunting to me … and that would also take a long time to do. ”

“Volunteer Campbell River is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Terri Perrin and the Comox Valley Volunteer Connector (CVVC),” says Williams. “Because our Society covers the North Island, we are able to take the Comox Valley region under our wing and offer support. In the coming weeks, we will be assisting the CVVC with the development of a website, sale of memberships, and many other administrative support functions. Terri was the natural choice for the role of CVVC Manager because of her investment into the community in general and the CVVC in particular. She is a well-respected and ambitious individual with a genuine interest in supporting and celebrating volunteers and has extensive skills specific to this role. In addition to the Facebook page, Terri has now set up an e-newsletter sign -up, an email address and a local phone number. We are excited about offering support to CVVC, providing training for volunteer managers, support to nonprofits, and celebrating the volunteering spirit that is so much a part of the Comox Valley.”

“Collaborating with Volunteer Campbell River makes sense,” adds Perrin. “It means that we can combine resources, issue tax receipts and apply for grants and other funding under the umbrella of VCR. Any funds raised in the Comox Valley will be designated to support this community and local input will always drive the development of services. And yes, we will be looking for new members and community support from businesses to help build a successful and sustainable organization. I am very excited about what the future holds for volunteerism in the Comox Valley. ”

For the near future, the CVVC will be operating as a ‘virtual volunteer centre’ with an online presence and meetings with individuals and nonprofits by appointment only. Eventually, the plan is to have a dedicated space to display rack cards and other volunteer recruitment materials from local nonprofits, but that will come with time and community support. Perrin intends to continue in her part-time role with LUSH Valley and will put in several hours each week to support the CVVC as a part-time communications contractor, rather than a volunteer, as she has been doing for the past 10 months.

“If it gets to the point where we have the financial resources to have an office again, we’ll have to hire another person to help,” says Perrin. “I would welcome that. It would be amazing!”

For more information email CVVolunteerConnector@gmail.com, call 250-207-8111 or find them on Facebook @ComoxValleyVolunteerConnector.

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Building Dynamic Organizations Workshop

October 10, 2017 by Tiesha

Wednesday, November 22nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

                                                             Enterprise Centre East Boardroom, 900 Alder St.

About the workshop:

Using the “Toolkit for Starting and Sustaining a Neighbourhood House” as its guide, this workshop provides a high-level overview of building dynamic, community-engaged organizations from the ground up.  The workshop examines six phases of organizational development and introduces tools from the Toolkit.

  • Start-up- building community and community development as an essential first step for an engaged organization
  • Growth – governance and organizational development – how to implement systems and practices for effective boards.
  • Maturity – developing and improving programs building partnerships and
  • People – building a healthy staff and engaged volunteers
  • Challenges – managing success, securing funding and developing resource
  • Potential – building on strengths and developing strategies to carry your organization into the future.

 

About the facilitator: Jocelyne Hamel, Executive Director, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has been in non-profit leadership roles for more than 25 years, including House of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House and participating on the Senior Leadership Team of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC. Jocelyne’s educational background includes an MA in Leadership and Training (Royal Roads University), a BA Business Administration and a Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement (Simon Fraser University).

Jocelyne is passionate about the neighbourhood house model and its approach at fostering community engagement and leadership development. She is an experienced facilitator with a background in adult learning principals, and brings theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in leadership, governance, civic engagement, group facilitation, and community-based programming for children, youth and families.

Registration:  $35.00 pp for Volunteer Campbell River members, $50. pp for non-members.

Email mail@volunteercr.ca or call 250-287-8111 with your agency and contact information.  Then, follow up with payment by cash or cheque to Volunteer Campbell River, 900 Alder Street by Nov. 16th to confirm your seat.  Register today!

                                 

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Time Management Workshop

May 16, 2017 by Tiesha

Wednesday, June 28th 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

 About the workshop:

Non-profit organizations staff and volunteers provide heroic levels of help while usually being chronically underfunded and understaffed.  What if each person in your non-profit could double or even triple the amount of work being done while reducing stress and long hours?

In this workshop, time management expert Garland Coulson provides practical techniques to help non-profits and individuals.  Whether you are a non-profit manager, director, employee or volunteer, you will find many powerful tips to transform your working time and to enhance your person life!

 About the facilitator:

Garland Coulson (Captain Time) has spent over 25 years mastering time management. At first, He was determined to learn time management for his own career, but soon found himself helping others wherever he worked. For the last 15 years, he has been a time management speaker trainer and coach, helping thousands of people get more done in less time.

Garland calls time management is the “missing” skill they don’t teach in school or university. No matter how brilliant or talented you are, if you always running out of time, you can’t apply your skills to their fullest.

Time management isn’t just about work. One of the reasons Garland loves to teach time management is so that people have more time for what is important in their life.  Time for family, friends, community and passions. Time just to be a human “be-ing” instead of a human do-ing. More time for those moments that take your breath away…

Location & Pricing:

Enterprise Centre East Boardroom, 900 Alder Street

$35.00 pp for Volunteer Campbell River members, $50. pp for non-members

Registration:

Email mail@volunteercr.ca or call 250-287-8111 with your name and agency contact information.  Then, follow up with payment by cash or cheque by June 26th to Volunteer Campbell River, 900 Alder Street beside the mural.  Seats are limited and confirmed with payment.  Please note: no refunds.

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Strategic Panning and Community Gaming Workshops – Thurs, February 25th 2016

February 1, 2016 by Tiesha

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THINK STRATEGICALLY, ACT LOCALLY: A LEARNING AND DISCUSSION EVENT ABOUT  STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Strategic planning is an important skill for many community organizations. This workshop has been developed to help those organizations understand the basic principles of developing an implementing strategic plans. Topic covered include working together, the six steps of strategic planning, implementation, evaluation and identifying roles and responsibilities.

Jim Sand is a Project Coordinator for the Social Planning and Research Council of BC. He has worked in the non-profit sector as a project coordinator, researcher and facilitator aJim Sandsnd has lead workshops in over 40 communities across BC on topics including the Social Determinants of Health, social inclusion and partnership building. Jim is also also a storyteller and musician who have performed across Canada.

VOLUNTEER BC UPDATE, LUNCH and NETWORKING FOR NON-PROFITS 12:30 to 1 :30 p.m.

Lawrie PortugalLawrie (Lawrence) Portigal is a native of Calgary, and attended the University of Alberta where he received decrees in Science and Law. he is a retired member of the Alberta Bar. Lawrie was employed by the City of Calgary and later was a senior executive in the coal, electricity and natural gas industries. Lawrie is active in the volunteer sector and is Vice Chair of Richmond Cares Richmond Gives (Volunteer Richmond); a director of the Touchstone Family Association; President of Volunteer BC and Chair of Volunteer Canada.

COMMUNITY GAMING GRANT INFORMATION WORKSHOP 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The BC Association for Charitable Gaming (BCACG) is a non-profit society that represents and supports community groups applying for a Community Gaming Grant. Their workshops review the eligibility requirements, program descriptions and details, budget, in-kind support, volunteers and key considerations when accounting for activities.David Sheach

David Sheach is the Executive Director of the BCACG and is presenting a two hour Gaming Grant workshop to help you prepare and accurate application and manage the funding according to the conditions of the grant.

LOCATION & PRICING

Maritime Heritage Centre, Island Highway, Campbell River. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer Campbell River and/or CR Gaming Association Members: Full Day $55 per person, includes lunch, Morning Only $35 pp, Afternoon Only $25 pp

Non-Members: Full Day $80 per person, includes lunch, Morning Only $50 pp, Afternoon Only $35 pp

REGISTRATION

Book early to avoid disappointment! Email Mail@volunteercr.ca or call 250-287-8111 with your name, email and agency contact information. We will send you and invoice, then, follow up a payment by cash or cheque by February 22nd (no refunds) to Volunteer Campbell River. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or mail to 900 Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2P6

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Engaged Volunteer Management Workshop

June 9, 2015 by Tiesha

Engaged Volunteer Management

Wednesday, Oct. 14th

9:30 am  – 12:30  pm

 About the workshop:

This workshop will give you the opportunity and information to learn about the volunteer management cycle from planning, recruitment and selection, to training, evaluation and recognition – all necessary components of effective management of volunteers.

Who should attend:

  • Those directly involved in or those overseeing any aspect of volunteer management including planning, recruitment, screening, selection, training, evaluation and recognition of volunteers.

About the facilitator:

Anne-Marie Koeppen has over 20 years of experience in community building.  She is a contracted Special Events Coordinator for Volunteer Cowichan, where she has organized events and activities such as volunteer fairs, helping hands recognition and the Cowichan volunteer coffee break.  She is an active board member for Volunteer BC and is the North Island Rep for the Administrators of Volunteer Managers.  As a sector connector, Anne-Marie believes in the power of many rather than the isolation of one and that relationships and building relationships create healthy, resilient communities cialis in luxemburg kaufen.

 Location & Pricing:

Enterprise Centre, Boardroom

900 Alder Street, Campbell River

$35.00 pp for Volunteer Campbell River member agencies, $50. pp for non-members

Light snacks and refreshments included.

 

Registration:

Book early to avoid disappointment!  Email mail@volunteercr.ca or call 250-287-8111 with your name, email and agency contact information.  Then, follow up with payment by cash or cheque before October 7th (no refund after this date) to Volunteer Campbell River, lower level of City Hall Monday-Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, PO Box 983, 900 Alder St., Campbell River, BC, V9W 6Y4.

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The numbers are in! Almost 80% of Canadians over 15 years of age volunteered in 2018! This is equivalent to 2.5 million FULL TIME jobs! This number includes formal and informal volunteer roles. It’s the first time that the Stats Can report collected information on informal volunteering (described in the article). Another cool fact is that youth are volunteering more than any other age group (over 50%) while older adults contribute the most time to their volunteer activities! Read the article for more interesting nuggets!  Happy National Volunteer Week and THANK YOU for volunteering! ...

The Daily — Study: Volunteering counts: Formal and informal contributions of Canadians in 2018

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Volunteers play an important role in maintaining community well-being and contributing to the overall Canadian economy. Their annual time commitments equalled more than 2.5 million full-time jobs in 2018.
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Art, in all its forms, creates pathways for people to explore important ideas and create positive change.

This year Volunteer Campbell River saw this expressed through the Vancouver Island Youth Film Festival - where young filmmakers shared stories around the theme of "hope". Each individual who participated had the opportunity to impart important stories, and together they created powerful message of hope for the community.

Thank you to the artists and creatives who volunteer their time and skills to inspire us all.

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All across our community volunteers are at work keeping people safe. Volunteers work in Search and Rescue, Emergency Support Services, Immunization clinics, and much, much more!

Each one makes a difference. Together, they are a powerful force protecting our community. Thank you, Volunteers!

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Attention Campbell River Volunteers: What cause are you most passionate about as a volunteer?

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Mission: To advance the quality of volunteerism and community engagement through leadership and training to individuals and non profit organizations.

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