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Category Archives: Organizations

Links and articles about Volunteer Banff’s member Organizations; related news articles and press releases, updates and events.

How to find meaningful volunteering expereinces for youth & young adults

Looking for meaningful volunteering opportunities for young adults?

Non Profits looking to work with youth AND youth seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities can now use Volunteer Canada’s new Building Blocks to Youth Volunteer Engagement to identify how to find great volunteering experiences!

Parents and teachers can use this tool learn how to identify the ways young adults can get involved and how they can support them in their search for volunteer opportunities.

Young adults and youth can use self-assessment tools to identify their skills and interests, and learn ways to apply their skills to volunteering.

 

These tools were designed in partnership with Manulife Financial, to address the barriers and opportunities to volunteer engagement outlined in the Bridging the Gap research report. There are also some really great tools and informative fact sheets to download here.

Click here to download the interactive tool; Building Blocks for Youth Volunteer Engagement.

For Organizations: Win $1000 for your SCiP Internship project!

Non-Profits organizations who post internships between Feb 13- March 31 are entered to win $1000 for a SCiP project!

Contest details will follow, but for now keep reading….

So, what exactly is the SCiP Internship program?

Non-profit organizations post meaningful projects to be managed, researched, implemented and summer job roles to be filled by skilled, knowledgeable and energetic university and college students.

When a project or role is completed successfully the student will receive a $1000 bursary.

Some Internships are in-person and some are virtual and are cropping up all over rural and urban communities.

SCiP: A Triple win for Students, Organizations, and Communities

 

SCiP Team from Volunteer Alberta on Vimeo.

Want to know more about SCiP? Check out these FAQs.

The Banff Volunteer Centre has great ideas for SCiP internships – Call us today! 403-762-4466

…and visit joinscip.ca to find out more

 


Win $1000 Towards a SCiP Project!

You read it right!

Post one or more SCiP internships between Feb 13 – Mar 31 and you will be entered to win one of four $1000 prizes to put towards your organization’s programs and services.

For more contest details visit the contest page or go to the SCiP website.

Want to know more about SCiP? Check out these FAQs.

Organizations: Leadership Learning Tailored to Your Needs

You’re a leader, right?
You’re going to want to check out the Knowledge Connector

KnowledgeConnector was created to help organizations meet their missions much more easily by providing them with a service that is tailored to their learning needs. The ultimate result for those leaders who use the Knowledge Connector is that they will be able to identify ways to enhance capacity, build organizational resources and strengthen communities. It is a ‘one-stop shop’ that enables leaders to locate a wide range of professional development and leadership opportunities.  Learners will be able to find targeted learning in line with specific interests, needs and training objectives.

The KnowledgeConnector project is passionate about providing Alberta’s nonprofit sector leaders with the tools to successfully tackle leadership challenges and knowledge transfer. KnowledgeConnector guides organizations and individuals by connecting them to tailored leadership learning specifically designed for decision makers and influencers involved in nonprofit/voluntary sector roles such as board members, association executives, and engaged community leaders.

Learning is a lifelong process that transforms skills and knowledge helps organizations better achieve their missions.   Check out the A.S.K Leadership Assessment, and help yourself to more effectively determine your professional development needs as it relates to learning.

This assessment is vital to developing stronger leaders and sustainable communities – most of all inspiring personal growth and lifelong learning.

What a way to impact the nonprofit/ voluntary sector!

Brand new development:

Create your very own personalized learning account and track your progress on KnowledgeConnector.ca. Simply visit the site, click on Leadership Assessment, enter your email address and password of choice, and voila – you can track your journey to success as a leader in the nonprofit/voluntary sector.

KnowledgeConnector.ca is quick, easy access to the learning and training you need.  Register today and be the leader you were always meant to be.

Contact Dianne Huston, Banff and Canmore’s Rural Capacity Coordinator for more information or to attend an open workshop in your area or to schedule a workshop for your organization’s members.

 

For Organizations: Building ONE Workforce Workshop

Rethink how you work with people.

The ONE(day) workshop you can’t miss!

Are you ready to lead your non-profit to the next level and shift the way you work with people?

If you answered yes, then you will want to be at this workshop!

I am thrilled to announce Building ONE Workforce – an exclusive learning opportunity by Vantage Point for the Banff non-profit/voluntary community. With generous support from the Banff Community Foundation, the Banff Volunteer Centre [BVC] is hosting this invaluable workshop for an incredibly affordable price!

For specific information about this event please email director@volunteerbanff.ab.ca

Register for Building ONE Workforce in Banff, Alberta  on Eventbrite

Building ONE Workforce is an outstanding opportunity not only for our organizations, but also for the community as a whole. This workshop presents the opportunity to more effectively lead our own organizations as well as to rethink HOW we work with people (both staff and volunteer).

This workshop will look at how your organizations can engage and learn to work with specifically skilled people and lead your organization to the next level. Check out these video success stories about other groups who work in a People-First culture.

Remember: the potential for community impact is greater when more minds are involved in a collective knowledge base shift!

Building ONE Workforce is highly recommended for leaders of non-profit organizations, including Board Members and actively engaged volunteers. To have the greatest impact on your organization I recommend 3 people from your organization participate in the workshop.

Tickets are limited – only 10 organization tickets are available – register now to secure your spot!

Register for Building ONE Workforce in Banff, Alberta  on Eventbrite

Please feel welcome to call or email if you have any questions – it is important to me that as many organizations attend this event, if there is anyway I can help you to be there, please let me know!

Organizations: Ever thought of working with an Intern?

Organizations Can Now Apply to Create SCiP Internships

How do you grow Alberta communities?

Simply add interns!

 

Expand your human resource capacity. Register your organization online – now!

The Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP) is waiting for you!

Registration is easy:

1)      Go to JoinSCiP.ca

2)      Check out the eligibility criteria

3)      Follow the links to register on the website

The sooner organizations register, the more time they’ll have to work with Volunteer Alberta to develop meaningful internship positions. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to engage Alberta’s best asset to get your organization where it needs to go!

We’re looking forward to working with you through the process. Contact Volunteer Alberta at scip@volunteeralberta.ab.ca to answer questions or concerns.

>> Apply here