Category Archives: Organizations

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

Jan 09 2012

Organizations: Leadership Learning Tailored to Your Needs

Posted in Enhancement, Organizations

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.

 

Aug 31 2011

For Organizations: Building ONE Workforce Workshop

Posted in Enhancement, Events, Organizations

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!

Jul 12 2011

Organizations: Ever thought of working with an Intern?

Posted in Enhancement, Organizations

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

Jun 29 2011

Banff Community Greenhouse

Posted in Organizations, Recognition, Tales from the Field

The Banff Greenhouse Gardening Society [BGGS] has had an exciting last two months in May & June, as over a year of planning became reality when the Banff Community Greenhouse was built at the end of May! It’s been about a month and things are already growing! Drop by and check it out in the parking lot near the Banff Recreation Grounds.

The Ribbon Cutting + Grand Opening

On Monday, June 27th the BGGS was thrilled to host the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the greenhouse. On hand to cut the ribbon (or rather strand of flowers) were Town of Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen and MLA Janis Tarchuck . Many other key funders and volunteers of the project were on site, including the following title funders; The Banff Community Foundation, Bow Valley Credit Union, Leader Service & Renovations Ltd and the Alpine Medial Clinic. Pictured here is the group of funders present and also BGGS team and gardeners involved in the greenhouse this year.

The Greenhouse Build

Check out the photo story – be sure to read the captions!

Many local volunteers came out and worked hard through snow, rain, mud and sunshine to complete the greenhouse in only 3 days!
It took lots of ladders, balancing acts and about 30 hours to get the frame of the greenhouse completed!Energetic teams of local volunteers, some very talented carpenters, engineers and "hey-can-you-hold-this'ers" included!Chad Townsend and Bob Lutz were the 'site bosses' for the weekend's construction.Happy Volunteers moving cinder blocks which are used to prop up the gardening boxes.The gardening boxes waiting to move to their new home - thanks to Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Inc. for generously volunteering their skills and materials.The greenhouse structure nearing completion on Sunday after 3 full days of mud the sun came out to greet Banff's first Community Greenhouse!Salvaged wood from the Banff Centre rennovations provided the finishing touches on the exterior of the greenhouse.
Bob Lutz, president of the Banff Greenhouse Gardening Society sliding the final panel into the greenhouse wall.Bob Lutz, president of the Banff Greenhouse Gardening Society sliding the final panel into the greenhouse wall.General Electric Water & Process Technologies team from Calgary came and volunteer with Banff Community Greenhouse team on a sunny Tuesday afternoon!The GE team took on the task of mixing soil and filling all the garden boxes with soil!Arriving with wheelbarrow's, shovels and pickup trucks, the GE team was ready for the challenge!Some of the team shovelled....... while other's devised some pretty ingenious methods!
Got to love having a team of engineers to work with!A team of much muscle moved salvaged Rundle Rock from the Banff Centre that became, literally, the 'corner-stone' of the exterior's finishing touches!

Jun 06 2011

Volunteer Success Story | General Electric + Banff Community Greenhouse

Posted in Organizations, Recognition, Tales from the Field, Volunteers

Helping the Greenhouse get growing!

Back in the late winter the Banff Volunteer Centre received a phone call from General Electric who were interested to come to Banff and volunteer for an afternoon on a meaningful community project. The new Banff Community Greenhouse presented the perfect opportunity!

The Banff Gardening and Greenhouse Society (BGGS) has been hard at work for the past year setting the groundwork and fundraising for the first ever Banff Community Greenhouse, and the end of May saw the dream become reality thanks to the help of many dedicated volunteers. When the opportunity to host General Electric volunteers came up the BGGS jumped at the chance to host a group of 15 people.

Not only was GE willing to provide a team of fantastic volunteers, but the Banff Community Greenhouse also received funding support from General Electric. The funds GE provided went towards the cost of fertilizers and some of the materials used to build the gardening boxes.

They arrived in a fleet of matching blue pick-up trucks, ready to get to work with some of the finishing touches for the greenhouse. For the afternoon team shoveled and mixed soil, transported it into the greenhouse and filled the gardening plots. They had some ingenious methods and a lot of fun!

Here’s a group shot of all 15 GE Volunteers and a team of BGGS and local volunteers who came out for the afternoon.

Thank you to the GE Team for all of your hard work!

Employer Supported volunteerism is on the rise!
Banff is a fantastic destination to host corporate groups!

For more information on employer supported volunteering, please contact the Banff Volunteer Centre.

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