Workshops being offered (new)

The Volunteer Centre of the Blue Sky Region is offering a variety of training workshops for member and non-member agencies, boards, executive directors, and volunteers.

To register for any of the following workshops, please contact Heidi VanLith, Education Coordinator, at 1-705-472-0200 or by email [email protected]

Register for 4 workshops and get the 5th FREE!

Invest in the Best: Developing Expert HR Skills
Sept. 16
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Screening
Training
Performance Appraisals
Rewards
Legal Issues
Non-profit Concerns

Presented by: Linda Piper, Canadore College Professor

Financial Statements 101
Sept. 23
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Overview of financial statements
Reading a balance sheet
Income statements
Budgets

Presented by Janet Philips, Investors Group
Toastmasters (President)

Conducting Effective Meetings
Sept. 30
1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Agendas
Minutes
Meeting Manners
Participation
Rules of Order

Presented by: Lynn Bennett, Consultant

Change Management
Oct. 7
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Defining change
Avoiding "change fatigue"
Change as an opportunity
Dealing with suprises and setbacks

Presented by: Craig Bridges, M.A., Executive Director

Strategies for Involving Youth
Oct. 21
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Statistics and trends
Benefits and challenges
Planning for involvement
Recognition and more..

Presented by: Heidi VanLith, Education Coordinator

Special Events: Step by Step
Oct. 28
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
A step-by-step guide to planning a Special Event for your organization.

Presented by: Laurie Purtell, Nipissing University Alumni Association

Developing Fundraising Volunteers
Nov. 4
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Types of Volunteers
Planning a volunteer system
Organizing volunteers
Recruiting, Orienting, and Training
Support, Recognition, and Rewards
Evaluation

Presented by: Heidi VanLith, Education Coordinator

Board Governance
November 18, 2004
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
Board Governance models
planning
and more..

Presented by: Lynn Bennett, Consultant

Conflict Resolution
Nov. 25
1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$20 members/$26 non-members
Topics Include:
types of conflict
mediation
peacekeeping
productive dialogue

Presented by: Keith Zehr
Conflict Resolution Consultant