A story about the impact of mentoring from one of AMP’s Partners, Hull Services You might think that after a long day working as part of the administrative team at a busy school, Calgarian Linda Smith might be ready to call it a day, go home, and put her feet up. Think again. Through the Mentors Matter program, Linda volunteers …
A Highlight on the Athletes Mentoring Program – Catholic Family Services
A highlight on one of AMP Partner Catholic Family Service‘s mentoring programs AMP Key Contact, Ellyse Lambie, had the opportunity to visit the Athletes Mentoring Program, operated by Catholic Family Service in Calgary, earlier this month. Ellyse shares that “it was so encouraging to see a group of dedicated mentors and enthusiastic mentees come together to build relationships, cultivate friendships, …
#mentorsnippet November 23rd, 2014
Mentoring not only contributes to the health, wellness and success of mentees and mentors, but to our very social fabric as well!
Six Mentoring Resources & Opportunities – November 2014
The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring: Podcasts The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring in the U.S. has recently announced the new Mentoring U audio podcast series. Now you can download episodes and learn about mentoring anywhere! To learn more, visit: http://chronicle.umbmentoring.org/announcing-the-itunes-mentoring-u-podcast-series/ Police Information Checks: Proposed Policy Changes The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations provides an informative summary of the planned changes around …
Welcome AMP's Newest Partners – November 2014
We are thrilled to welcome the following new partners this month: Piikani Traditional Knowledge Society Piikani Traditional Knowledge Society is dedicated to preserving the Blackfoot culture through programs aimed at youth and families. Elders from the community are the primary resource, serving the Youth from the surrounding communities of Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek and Blairmore. These communities are …
Thank You to Michelle Anderson-Draper
The Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) wishes Michelle Anderson-Draper all the best as she leaves her role as AMP Provincial Coordinator. Michelle’s leadership, enthusiasm and expertise have been extremely valuable in advancing AMP’s vision that ‘every child or youth who needs a mentor has access to a mentor.’ Though Michelle will no longer be acting in the Provincial Coordinator role, she …
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Employer-Supported Volunteering: The Practice and the Promise of Community Engagement
Volunteer Canada and the RBC Foundation recently released Employer-Supported Volunteering: The Practice and the Promise of Community Engagement. This is the first publication of the Canadian Institute for Business and Community Engagement, a joint effort by the RBC Foundation, Carlton University, and Volunteer Canada. This how-to guide is a valuable resource for companies to learn more about employer-supported volunteering. The …
Mentor Profile – Tayanne Martin
Download Mentor Profile PDF Alberta Mentoring Partnership would like to thank all the amazing mentors across the province that give their time to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. The following profile offers an example of those mentors. If you have a recommendation of a mentor to be profiled, please contact us Occupation University Student Hobbies & …
Resources for Volunteer Organizations
In honour of National Volunteer Week, AMP is highlighting a few resources for organizations and volunteers! Check out the links below: LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace: A platform for nonprofits to recruit volunteers and to support individuals to find volunteer opportunities with nonprofits. Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards: To promote Canada’s culture of giving and philanthropy, the Government of Canada created …