Member Benefits

• Support you in the development and management of volunteer programs
• Provide you with ongoing educational opportunities through regular workshops
• Promote volunteer administration as a profession
• Increase public awareness of the contribution made by volunteers in the community
• Encourage networking through information meetings and social gatherings
• Share information and resource materials relating to volunteerism

Mentoring Program

Welcome to the Halton AVA (Association of Volunteer Administrators) Mentoring Program

Many of us, from time to time, would benefit from an extra opinion about any number of subjects that volunteer managers deal with on a regular basis. On the other hand, many people are asked to take on the responsibility of managing volunteers without adequate time and training to do the job well. This link has been designed to assist both the experienced manager and the manager new to the position, by providing one-on-one peer support and assistance on a number of topics.

Scroll down and you will find a list of topics that are most common within the job descriptions of volunteer managers. Under each topic you will find a list of people who have volunteered to assist anyone with a question or problem in that specific area. Using the contact info provided, you then just contact them! It’s as easy as that.

We are always on the lookout for people who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise to assist their peers. If anyone has a new topic that they would like to see added, please contact me (Sharon Bee), and we’ll get it added to the site and recruit members who are willing to share knowledge in that area.

We have a great wealth of knowledge in the Halton AVA. This is one way to share it! If you would like to mentor in any subject, please contact Sharon Bee at 905-845-6601, Ext. 3977 or at sbee@oakville.ca to add your name to our list of mentors.

Sharon Bee
Town of Oakville, Seniors Services
sbee@oakville.ca

List of Topics

Establishing a Volunteer Program

• Nancy Beddoe, 905-845-6601 Ext. 397 or nbeddoe@oakville.ca
• Kelly Giuliani, 905-639-2800 Ext. 224 or kellyg@rockonline.ca
• Sharon Bee, 905-845-6601 Ext. 3977 or sbee@oakville.ca
• Ann Coburn,905-632-1975 or acoburn@cdhalton.ca
• Marlene Beitz, marlene.beitz@sympatico.ca

Recruitment

• Carole Fuhrer, 905-632-1975 or cfuhrer@cdhalton.ca

Risk Management

• Marlene Beitz, marlene.beitz@sympatico.ca

Interviewing

• Carole Fuhrer, 905-632-1975 or cfuhrer@cdhalton.ca

Evaluation


Setting boundaries

• Marlene Beitz, marlene.beitz@sympatico.ca

Staff/Volunteer Relations


Placement of Volunteers

• Nancy Beddoe, 905-845-6601 Ext. 3976 or nbeddoe@oakville.ca
• Mary Lou Tinmouth, 905-632-3737 or mltinmouth@jbmh.com
• Ann Coburn, 905-632-1975 or acoburn@cdhalton.ca

Media/Public Relations

• Tammy Zaccolo, 416-824-1020 or tammy@road2recovery.net
• Leanne Sedentopf, LeanneS@haltonhills.ca

Documentation

• Carole Fuhrer, 905-632-1975 or cfuhrer@cdhalton.ca

Public Speaking

• Tammy Zaccolo, 416-824-1020 or tammy@road2recovery.net

Board Development

• Mary Lou Tinmouth, 905-632-3737 or mltinmouth@jbmh.com

Policy Development

• Mary Lou Tinmouth, 905-632-3737 or mltinmouth@jbmh.com
• Ann Coburn, 905-632-1975 or acoburn@cdhalton.ca
• Janet Campbell, janet@literacycouncil.ca

Screening

• Carole Fuhrer, 905-632-1975 or cfuhrer@cdhalton.ca

Training & Orientation

• Nancy Beddoe, 905-845-6601 Ext. 3976 or nbeddoe@oakville.ca
• Sharon Bee, 905-845-6601 Ex. 3977 or sbee@oakville.ca
• Ann Coburn, 905-632-1975 or acoburn@cdhalton.ca

Conflict Resolution


Discipline and Dismissal


Communication


Position Descriptions

• Mary Lou Tinmouth, 905-632-3737 or mltinmouth@jbmh.com
• Ann Coburn, 905-632-1975 or acoburn@cdhalton.ca
• Marlene Beitz, marlene.beitz@sympatico.ca
• Leanne Sedentopf, LeanneS@haltonhills.ca

Recognition

• Nancy Beddoe, 905-845-6601 Ext. 3976 or nbeddoe@oakville.ca
• Sharon Bee, 905-845-6601 or Ext. 3977 sbee@oakville.ca

Writing Manuals

• Leanne Sedentopf, LeanneS@haltonhills.ca
• Janet Campbell, janet@literacycouncil.ca

Advocacy

• Carole Fuhrer, 905-632-1975 or cfuhrer@cdhalton.ca

Leadership Development

• Mary Lou Tinmouth, 905-632-3737 or mltinmouth@jbmh.com

Fundraising & Special Events

• Tammy Zaccolo, 416-824-1020 or tammy@road2recovery.net
• Leanne Sedentopf, LeanneS@haltonhills.ca

Welcoming Diversity

• Mira Jankovic, mjankovic@halton-multicultural.org

Database Management


Retention


Branding


Developing Youth Opportunities

• Leanne Sedentopf, LeanneS@haltonhills.ca

Finance/Treasurer Functions