-: VOLUNTEER DEVEL WORKSHOPS

September 27^th
Financial Sustainability with facilitator Frances Scott, “Skills” Volunteer Management Trainer, location CBDC-Shelburne Conference Center

-Planning and budgeting

-Fund raising methods and tips

-Government sources of funds

-Private sources of funds

-Accountability and record keeping 

October 4^th
Recruiting, Motivating and Retaining Volunteers with facilitator Max Chauvin, Chauvin Resource Development, location Municipality of Barrington Court House

-Finding and keeping volunteers

-Current trends in volunteering

-Recruitment success

-What motivates a volunteer

-Keep them coming back  

October 11^th
Community Engagement with facilitator Shelia Bird, Community Development Consultant, location Shelburne Community Center

-The importance of social capital, sense of belonging, and building

the social fabric of our communities and relationships

-Learn the principles of true community engagement and public

participation practice; grounded in the empowerment of citizens to

engage in collective action

-Skills based learning on listening, valuing, dialogue, and appreciative inquiry

October 18^th
Board Governance with facilitator Ron Robichaud, C & R Care & Consulting, location Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Center

-Running effective and successful meetings

-Dealing with sensitive issues and resolving conflicts

-What constitutes a conflict of interest and how to deal with it

-Protecting yourself and the organization from liability issues

-Board member responsibilities

October 25^th
Mental Health First Aid with instructor Kevin Grant, location Lockeport Beach Center

-One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point during their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid gives people the skills they need to provide that early help so important in recovery

-This workshop will provide an overview and examine the fundamentals involved in the St. John Ambulance Mental Health First Aid Course

All sessions 10:00 am – 1:00 pm includes networking lunch

Cost: $10.00 + HST or $40.00+HST for all sessions

To register or for more information contact:

Lori @ 902-875-1133 or

[email protected]

Deadline for registration is 1 week prior to each session.

Shelburne Community Business Development Center Limited
157 Water Street, P.O. Box 189
Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
Phone 902-875-1133
Fax 902-875-4199
Email: [email protected]