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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Training Opportunity: Promoting Inclusion, Learning, and Meaningful Relationships Using Peer Support Strategies
Featuring: Dr. Erik Carter In Calgary Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport May 27, 2014, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm In Edmonton Edmonton (ATA Barnett House) 11010 – 142 Street NW May 26, 2014, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm This interactive workshop will address practical and promising approaches for developing supports and fostering relationships among students with and without significant disabilities both …
National Volunteer Week April 6-12, 2014 – #volunteerville
National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers. 2014 is the 11th consecutive year that Volunteer Canada has delivered the NVW campaign. (volunteer.ca). Volunteerville (volunteerville.ca – #volunteerville) is a new initiative that was launched by Volunteer Alberta this April 2014 to the volunteers across Alberta, so that they can share their experiences as they …
Mentoring Matters Lesson Plans Released
AMP is excited to share that a series of Lessons Plans designed to fit with Mental Health Matters are now available! These lesson plans are designed for students in Grades 4-6 and students in Grade 8, and share how Mentoring positively impacts mental health. Through the use of group activities and discussions, students will: Grades 4-6 Understand the term …