Skate, Walk or Wheel a-Kid-to-Camp is back! March 12th is the date and Calgary’s Olympic Oval is the place for this annual event. This is the most important fundraiser for summer programs. Over the past 17 years, this fun, skating relay has raised over $1,000,000. Teams of 4-8 skaters or walkers will try to outdo other teams by collecting the most …
Mentoring. Defined.
There have been so many stories lately that have come out of National Mentoring Month. I have read and been inspired by Michelle Obama, Wayne Gretzky, a young Edmonton woman who needed a mentor and, well, my own sister. There are lots of stories and lots of ways in which people of means and success have mentored and been mentored, leading to positive …
Volunteer Alberta launches "Intersections II"
So many organizations in Alberta are working within newcomer and immigrant communities. There are a number of cultural and societal uniquenesses that make it difficult to communicate with and engage these newcomers in the not for profit sector. Volunteer Alberta has been working toward supporting organizations in their efforts to develop relationships within newcomer communities. “Intersections II” Empower your organization …
Career Mentorship Symposium Announced
The Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) will be hosting its inaugural Career Mentorship Symposium on Monday, January 31st, 2011; at the Crowne Plaza – Chateau Lacombe. With a primary focus on the banking sector, the objective of the symposium will be to provide a dynamic venue where newcomer members of Edmonton’s global talent pool gain valuable professional development advice that …
Resources for Mentoring Organizations through AMP
Announcing new opportunities with Alberta Mentoring Partnership to learn and support your organization: Webinar Invitation: Recruitment Strategies Presentation We are pleased to invite you to participate in Alberta Mentoring Partnership’s 1st complimentary webinar session! Date: Monday, January 31, 2011 Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn some low-budget strategies for recruiting volunteers in small communities. These practical and creative ideas are easy to …