HaltonAVA

"MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY IN VOLUNTEERS"

2011-10-03T14:55:00.007-04:00

A practical workshop for non-profit organizitons

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Halton Multicultural Council

1092 Speers Road, Oakville

9:00 - 9:30 Registration & Cultural food sampling

9:30 - 12:00 Moderated panel discussion and Q. & A. period

Free to all Halton AVA members. $5.00 for non-members

Limited space so register today to avoid disappointment to:

haltonava@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

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Stay tuned for further details of our planned slate of upcoming Events :-

June 15th, 2011 - Volunteer Recognition All Year Round

October 26th, 2011 - Workshop on Diversity and Culture

November 29th, 2011 - Holiday Social/Lunch and Learn (Sharing our Best)

Fundraiser for Danielle's Place

2011-03-04T14:49:00.001-05:00

Art Auction and Art Showcase coming up on April 6^th at Burlington Art Centre from 7-9:30 p.m.

All proceeds go to Danielle’s Place to cover the cost of our free and confidential services/ support groups. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door.

We will have art from local artisans and are showcasing the art that is done by clients from this centre. Also, we will have two guest speakers that day. These will be: Elva Palo, current art therapist at Danielle’s Place who will be talking about the benefits of art therapy for various modes of healing as well as Heather Horton, a local artist.

This should be a great evening!

Rays of Peace - You are Invited

2011-03-01T16:39:00.000-05:00

Rays of Peace

A Community Memorial to remember those who have died due to the effects of
Mental Illness and Addictions

Date: Friday April 15th, 2011

Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
(Memorial service, speaker, reflection and refreshments)

Location: Bronte Harbour Yacht Club, 2514 Lakeshore Rd. W Oakville

Cost: $10 suggested cover cost (please bring to the event)

Registration required due to limited space:
Email: raysofpeacememorial@gmail.com

If you would like to share the memory of the person you have lost, please email a
picture (jpg.) and 6 key words to describe the person no later than, April 8th. This will
be made into a slide show that will play through-out the event.

Email: Raysofpeacememorial@gmail.com
Any proceeds from this event will be donated to the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario

Friday, February 25, 2011

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HaltonAVA AGM and Presentation

Save the morning of February 25 for a wonderful presentation by Rosita Hall on Leadership and the Human Connection. This presentation will specifically address the work, and many connections we have in our role as a Manager or Coordinator of Volunteers.

Morning schedule:

8:45 to 9:15 am - registration, networking and breakfast

9:15 to 10:00 am - Annual General Meeting

10:00 to noon - Presentation by Rosita Hall

Location: The Trafalgar Room, Town of Oakville Municipal offices, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville

More details about November 24th ....

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You are invited to socialize with the Coordinators and Managers of
Volunteers of Halton. That's right - just socializing with your peers,
no agenda or action items!!

Join us for a drop-in style of casual chatting and sharing on
Wednesday, November 24, anytime between 3 and 5 pm. at Kelsey's
(Trafalgar at Dundas - turn at Hays)

So come and be with the people who truly understand you!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Mark your calendars and see you then.

Our Holiday Fun Event

2010-10-27T08:59:00.002-04:00

JOIN US AT KELSEY'S ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FOR OUR ANNUAL FESTIVE SOCIAL

where: KELSEY'S (NORTH OAKVILLE, TRAFALGAR AND HWY 5)

NIBBLIES AND NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS PROVIDED BY HALTONAVA

COME AND MINGLE WITH A GREAT GROUP!

HaltonAVA Fall Workshop

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Topic: Board Governance (Staff Perspective)

Presented by Kathleen Douglass

Date: Friday, October 22, 2010

8:30 am - 9:00 am: - registration, light breakfast, and networking

9:00 am - noon: - Workshop

Location: The Oakville Room, Town of Oakville Municipal Offices, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

Celebrate Summer with HaltonAVA

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kelsey’s Restaurant

301 Hays Blvd., Oakville

(near Trafalgar and Dundas)

Join us if you can... if it's nice, we'll be on the patio

Brown Bag Networking Begins

2010-04-15T17:33:00.003-04:00

WHEN: Wednesday, June 2 at lunchtime, of course

WHAT: The first "BROWN BAG" networking meeting, with the topic "Volunteers -- How To Keep Them Engaged." Bring your lunch and your ideas and your questions.

WHO: The first twelve Halton AVA members to register, as space is limited, more info to follow....

WHERE: MS Society office in Burlington , 2016 Victoria Avenue (just off east off Brant, south of Fairview)

AGM AND WORKSHOP NEXT MONTH

2010-01-20T10:20:00.002-05:00

You won’t want to miss this workshop!

WEB TOOLS FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND BEYOND

Our presenter, Celina Agaton
is an advocate for social technology and sustainable partnerships for community organizations and is a David Suzuki Toronto Ambassador.

Learn how new web tools can help inform the way you engage, mobilize and sustain supporters within your organization.

WHERE? Trafalgar Room, Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road (just north of the QEW)

WHEN? Friday, February 26 -- 9-9:30 registration and breakfast, 9:30-10 business meeting, 10-noon, workshop

HOW MUCH? $25 for paid-up HaltonAVA members, $30 for non-members

Save $5 by paying for your $15 2010 HaltonAVA membership at the AGM

For more information, email us at haltonava@gmail.com.

AGM Workshop Information

2009-12-14T14:24:00.004-05:00

Our topic: How does the new Web help provide new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration?

Learn how new Web tools can help inform the way you engage, mobilize and sustain supporters within your organization and the community.

Biography of our presenter: Celina Agaton is an advocate for social technology and sustainable partnerships for community organizations. She developed a program to provide low cost and free technology tools and program resources to support Volunteer Toronto’s community of 400 non-profit organizations. She speaks to community groups about the benefits of social innovation and cross-sector collaboration and is a David Suzuki Toronto Ambassador. Celina has 10 years of experience in communications and is a contributor to the sequel to Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything.

Register soon for this exciting topic to be presented at the HaltonAVA on February 26, 2010.

We will be meeting again at the Oakville Town Hall, conveniently located on Trafalgar Road just north of the QEW.

A Film Launch from our AGM speaker

2009-12-03T12:18:00.001-05:00

Celina Agaton invites you to the launch of her free social change film series, Films That Move
on Monday December 7 from 6-8pm at George Brown. The launch focuses on helping non-profits find volunteer and paid help with communications and web. http://filmsthatmove.org

SAVE THE DATE: February 26

2009-11-27T09:31:00.001-05:00

HaltonAVA's 2009 Annual General Meeting will be on Friday, February 26.

Please join us for a morning of learning and networking. More details to follow.

International Volunteer Day Celebration

2009-11-27T08:56:00.000-05:00

To honour the dedicated Volunteers and Managers of
Volunteers in Halton Region, we invite you to join us in
celebrating International Volunteer Day.

Friday, December 4th, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Development Halton, 860 Harrington Court, Suite 209
Burlington, Ontario (free parking, enter through door #3 left side of the building)

Agenda:
2:00 pm Welcome
2:30 pm Formal Program
3:00 - 4:00 pm Networking and Information Sharing -~share ideas on optimizing recruitment efforts as we view and navigate Volunteer Halton’s opportunities database~

Light Refreshments

Please RSVP until December 1st , 2009
at 905-878-0955 or email: volunteer@cdhalton.ca

And the survey says.....

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The results of our recent HaltonAVA survey tell us that members are mostly interested in connecting through learning opportunities (80%) and networking/sharing events ((85%).

Whether members have sufficient additional learning opportunities through other groups is unclear as 42% said yes, and 58% said no. For the timing of workshops, 70% preferred morning meetings that included breakfast. Two hours was the preference of 72% for the length of workshops.

Eighty-three percent of respondents requested quarterly events as their preferred frequency. The most popular format for events was a speaker followed by a discussion (50%), with a speaker only being the second choice at 46%.

The topics of most interest to our membership were the 40-hour service requirement for high school students (60%), closely followed by the Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement (55%). The preferred locations for events were Burlington or Oakville (tied at 68% rating). Almost 48% of members would be most willing to spend $15 to attend an event, followed by 26% willing to pay $30. Interestingly, 13% would be willing to spend $50.

Members had these suggestions about what more HaltonAVA could do/provide for its members:

I'd like to see more learning opportunities around marketing to volunteers from a broader audience and from corporations and municipalities who might consider employee volunteerism.
More communication! I have been enjoying the PAVR-O updates and more frequent emails, please keep it up and add to it
showcase community volunteer programs
mentorship opportunities
have a list of community contacts that would give a discount to members, i.e. for volunteer appreciation supplies
admin strategies
recruiting and maintaining volunteers

Looking forward to seeing you on the 19th! Please continue to keep in touch with us and feel free to send comments, suggestions, workshop ideas and questions to us at anytime!

A MORNING OF INFORMATION, DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING

2009-10-19T17:51:00.006-04:00

Offered by
HaltonAVA and The Halton Region: Volunteer and…feel the Magic

Thursday morning, November 19, 2009
AT VOLUNTEER HALTON, HARRINGTON COURT, BURLINGTON

8:45 Registration, Coffee/Muffins, and Networking

9:15 The Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement, and how it can help you!
Presented by Ann Coburn of Volunteer Halton

10:30 Students’ 40 Hours of Volunteer Involvement
John Versluis of the Region of Halton will lead a facilitated open discussion of the benefits and challenges

12:00 Wrap-up

There is no cost to attend this event
Please RSVP or ask about further details by emailing haltonava@gmail.com
We hope you enjoy this opportunity to network and discuss with other HaltonAVA members

Hamilton AVA Workshop

2009-10-13T16:36:00.002-04:00

ALL-DAY WORKSHOP

WHERE’S THE LINE?
ESTABLISHING POSITION AND RELATIONSHIP BOUNDARIES FOR VOLUNTEERS
Boundaries present some of the biggest challenges for volunteers and some of the biggest risks to the organizations for which volunteers work. This workshop is designed to help managers of volunteers to understand boundary issues, the hazards boundaries create and how to identify where and what boundaries need to be clarified.

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THE CORRECTIVE ACTION CONTINUUM: RESPONDING APPROPRIATELY TO VOLUNTEER PERFORMANCE ISSUES
Whether you are an experienced manager of volunteers or a novice in the field, you will find this workshop packed with practical, ready-to-apply information and strategies. Gain both the confidence and the skills to do what needs to be done to ensure your organization is on the right track early and fair, enabling volunteers to give the very best performance possible.

DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Registration – 8:15 a.m.
Workshop to begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Piazza Banquet Centre, 230 Anchor Road, Hamilton, ON L8W 3R2

COST: $75.00 members $95.00 non-members
Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided
Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering

PRESENTER: Linda L. Graff
Linda Graff has been working and consulting in the nonprofit sector since 1980. She is a voluntary sector and risk management specialist, an impassioned advocate for the field of volunteer program management, and a dynamic and in-demand international trainer.

REGISTRATION: Please contact Tracy Thorne on or before November 3rd, 2009
@ 905-522-1121, ext. 6112 or by e-mail: tthorne@hamiltoncas.com

JOB POSTING

2009-09-22T16:11:00.000-04:00

HELP WANTED

CONTRACT WORK
REVIEWING & REVISING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
& DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN

We are a small Community Support Service, providing Meals on Wheels to the
elderly and infirm in Oakville. As a condition of funding by the
Halton/Mississauga (LHIN) Local Health Integrated Network
we are required to be accredited by 2011.

Seeking an individual with a background and experience
in writing Policies and Procedures. Background in Accreditation preferred.

Flexible hours

For more information please call:
Pat Ogborn, 905-842-1411
e-mail: oakvillekiwanismeals@bellnet.ca

SENACA's 30th Anniversary

2009-08-26T21:07:00.002-04:00

S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program Halton Inc.
“Caring Like Family”

30th Annual General Meeting
Thursday Sept 24, 2009
4:00pm

Followed By 30th Anniversary Celebration
In The Courtyard
5:30pm-7:30pm
53 Bond St.
Oakville, ON

Food, Entertainment and Festivity!

Please R.S.V.P. By Sept 17, 2009
Sheryl – 905-337-8937

Networking Social

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June 18 , 2009

Celebrate Summer Networking Social

Your work is stressful! Relax with us on the patio for a few hours. Meet and chat with your peers.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - drop in any time

Place: Kelsey's Restaurant, 301 Hays Blvd., Oakville (off Trafalgar Rd. near Dundas)

We'll meet on the patio, unless the weather does not cooperate, in which case we will be indoors at the bar area.

Fundraising in the Current Economy

2009-05-08T12:34:00.001-04:00

Has your organization been affected by the changes in the economy?
Does your organization have a plan to cope with the uncertainty?
Set yourself up for success with your fundraising!

Join us to learn:
What is happening in the non-profit sector;Current economic and donor trends;
Tools and resources to assist your organization to cope, sustain and
be prepared for the future;Network with peers within our community to discuss fundraising ideas and potential partnerships.

Reserve your seat by Wednesday, May 27th.
Email frankp@haltonhills.ca or call 905-873-2601 ext. 2262.Please provide your name, the organization name, a contact telephone number and
email address.

About Presenter, Susan Dafoe:
Sue Dafoe is the Account Manager for Durham, Eastern and Northern Ontario with CharityVillage. Sue has spent over a decade of her career working in the non-profit sector. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration and a Masters of Business Administration. She has worked with many non-profit organizations and spent the last five years training boards and staff on fundraising basics. Sue also volunteers with many non-profit organizations and holds current
memberships with Association Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Durham Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators, Peterborough and Area Fundraisers Network (PAFN), Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Business Network.

Monday, June 1st1:30 to 4:00 pm or
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Town of Halton Hills Civic Centre,Council Chambers
1 Halton Hills Drive
Halton Hills (Georgetown)

Marketing Opportunity for all

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The 5 Drive-In theatre is located at 2332 Ninth Line
in Oakville. With three outdoor screens, it hosts up
to 1,000 vehicles at a time.
In 2008 and again in 2009, the 5 Drive-In is
providing non-profit organizations with an
opportunity to promote their volunteer positions
through a weekly Volunteer Night. This includes:
 Having your organization’s brochure distributed
at the ticket booth
 The opportunity to promote your organization
among movie goers—creativity is encouraged!
 30 seconds to address movie goers through the
theatre sound system prior to show time
Volunneer Night will take place on Tuesdays
beginning June 2nd and will run throughout the
summer. Please note that Volunteer Night is limited
to one organization per evening.
For more information, or to reserve your Tuesday
evening, please contact John Versluis at 905-825-
6000/ 1-866-442-5866 ext. 7510, or by email at
john.versluis@halton.ca. For more information on
the 5 Drive-In, please visit www.5drivein.com.

Have a look at the PAVR-O Newsletter

2009-04-27T14:43:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone,

The Spring edition of the PAVR-O AVA Liaison Network’s newsletter The Link is now available at http://www.pavro.on.ca/partnerships/The%20Link%20Issue%202.pdf

This issue focuses on learning from each other. We hope you enjoy the profiles of our various peers across the province.

(You will have to cut and paste the link to see the newsletter.)

BRAVA Full-Day Workshop with Linda Graff

2009-04-06T14:13:00.002-04:00

Brantford Region Association of Volunteer Administrators

will present Linda Graff and Adele Alfano in a full-day workshop

Thursday, June 18, 2009

$50 for members/$75 for non-members

Linda Graff will present on Boundaries in the morning, and "What's It Worth"(Valuing Volunteers) in the afternoon

for more info/ PDF brochure with registration info, e-mail haltonava@gmail.com