KCR Programs : Community Services

Community Information & Volunteer Centre

Workshops/Training

Contact:      Community Information & Volunteer Centre
Phone:         250.763.8008 ext.24 or 25
Fax:              250.763.7608
Email:          Click here

Community Information & Volunteer Centre offers the following training and educational opportunities:

Educational Series for the Voluntary Sector

The Community Information & Volunteer Centre Education Workshop Series continues!

In an ongoing effort to provide educational opportunities for the voluntary sector, this series of workshops has been designed specifically to elevate the knowledge and professionalism of Executive Directors, the Board of Directors, Volunteer Managers, and senior staff.

The series is brought to you through a joint venture between Kelowna Community Resources, Central Okanagan Foundation, the City of Kelowna, and the United Way of the Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen.

Sustainability Planning: Increasing the Long-term Viability of Your Programs

New research shows there are concrete steps you can take to increase the longevity of your programs. Kylie Hutchinson will lead you through interactive and hands-on activities as you learn how to increase the odds of sustaining your program. She has facilitated this workshop for BC agencies including Volunteer Vancouver, Vancouver Coastal Health, Public Health Agency of Canada and United Way.

Target Group: Executive Directors, Program Managers & Coordinators, Funders

Date: March 4
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Place: Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis Street
Cost: $40 first person; $35 additional person(s) in same agency
Register: Enter your information by clicking below, or call Dawn at 250.763.8008 Ext.25

Overview of Volunteer Management

This 4-day workshop will help improve the ability of your organization to attract and retain volunteers. Extensive research has resulted in completely updated materials. Youth volunteerism, adult learning styles, a new communication module and the Canadian national volunteer statistics released in June, 2009 have been added.

You will also:

Master the volunteer retention cycle
Develop the tools to effectively respond to current and emerging issues
Understand the complexities of leadership, influence, and organizational relationships and structures
Learn to create and market successful volunteer programs.

Cost: $199 (includes materials and light refreshments)