Discover your inner Volunteer...

Volunteer Canada has developed a new quiz to help potential Volunteers discover both the issues they would like to support and the type of volunteering they would like to participate in.

I've taken the quiz. It was fun and short. Apparently I'm a groupie Volunteer who thrives on camaraderie, convenience and goal orientated activities. Short-term event related volunteering is my forte.

Take the quiz and find out what drives you at http://www.getinvolved.ca/vquiz/english/index.html

Free Webinar from Volunteer Canada

Building the Bridge: New Strategies to Engage Today's Volunteers:
How New Research and Technologies Link Volunteers and Organizations

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern

This Webinar is one of many events led by Volunteer Canada to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers. Participants will get a sneak preview of Volunteer Canada's new assessment tool, the Volunteer Quiz (VQ), experience a virtual tour of the new website – Getvolunteering.ca, and learn about the new Get Volunteering Facebook page and app. 

Please confirm your participation by clicking on this link

As the date of the webinar approaches, those who have registered will be sent dial-in information as well as a link in order to view the presentation online.

Got Skills?

Share your knowledge and experience by joining one of ADVR’s many committees!  

This is a great opportunity for ADVR members to further engage in the development of the Volunteer Management profession, and network with other Volunteer Management professionals in the city of Calgary.

We are looking for individuals with a can-do attitude and an enthusiastic nature to join our Planning Committee, Communications Committee and our Membership Committee. These roles will require a commitment of 5 to 6 hours a month.

For more information on joining one of our committees please contact info@advr.ab.ca

Shifting Gears & Changing Lanes

When: Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Where: Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton , Alberta)
Cost: $185.00 (GST included)

For more information visit http://www.vitalizeconference.ca/

Breaking the Silence

The Volunteer Management profession tends to have a bit of a complex when it comes to social media, but there are a few voices out there who are trying to change perceptions. One of the most vocal voices is that of DJ Cronin.

DJ’s blog postings don’t shy away from controversial subjects in Volunteer Management, and he isn’t afraid to say that the field of Volunteer Management is lacking strong unified voices. He’s also figured out that to change that reality; he will have to be the strong voice he is looking for.

I encourage anyone reading this to take the time to read his blog. Technology has given us more opportunities than ever before to learn from our colleagues and friends right across the globe. Don't pass up the opportunity. Take some time today to connect and share.

ADVR Legacy Award

The ADVR  Legacy Award recognized individuals who have demonstrated outstanding or long term contributions to the ADVR.

Criteria:

The recipient demonstrates outstanding and committed volunteer service to ADVR and it’s membership

The recipient demonstrates a commitment to the goals and objectives of ADVR

The recipient actively promotes volunteer management and maintains a positive attitude

Eligibility:

Only active ADVR members, in good standing with ADVR are eligible for the award

Nominations

Nominations for the award should be submitted in writing to the ADVR Executive. The executive will select the recipient from the nominations

Recognition

The recipient of the ADVR Legacy Award will be recognized at the AGM and in the ADVR newsletter. This award will be given at the discretion of the ADVR executive – not necessarily each year.

The Association of Directors of Volunteer Resources Annual General Meeting

Come celebrate the strides Volunteer Management has taken over the last year at our 2010-2011 AGM.

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Time: 8:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m.

Location: 3900 2^nd Street NE, Calgary (The Centre Street Church)

Admission: $18.00 for ADVR members, $25.00 for non-members

Admission includes a hot breakfast. Parking is free.

ADVR is pleased to announce that Wendy Wilton of the Juggling Elephants series will be the guest speaker at our AGM. Wendy is a training consultant with Wilton Consulting Inc. where she specializes in the development and delivery of customized face-to-face and online training.   Many of you will remember The Leadership Tier I and II training which was facilitated by Wendy.

At our AGM, Wendy will use Juggling Elephants key strategies to provide humorous yet meaningful examples of how we can become more focused and productive in our professional and personal endeavors.

We hope you are able to join us! Please RSVP by May 2^nd, 2011 to Jocelyn Obreiter by phone at403-247-5485 or by email at Jocelyn.Obreiter@winsportcanada.ca