Emerging Leaders Network Meeting
August 26, 2010, 8:30 - 10:00 am.
Presenter: Tim Cormode, Executive Director, Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society
Emerging leaders are invited to sign up for the Emerging Leaders Network online community to RSVP for this no-cost event.

Executive Directors' Network Breakfast
September 9, 2010, 8 - 9:30 am. University Club, University of Victoria. Cost $20
Presenter: Dree Thomson-Diamond, Fundraising - Whose Role is it Anyway?
This session is open to all Executive Directors of non profit organizations. Come and network with colleagues, enjoy a light breakfast and learn. A joint initiative of Volunteer Victoria and The Centre for Non Profit Management. More information

Networking for Success
September 23, 2010, 8:30-10:30am *FULL*
Facilitator: Sarah Daviau, Piece of Cake Communications
Networking is a crucial skill that can truly benefit you and your non-profit organization. Yet, many people shy away from networking opportunities because they’re not sure how to do it well. Learn tips and techniques you can use to look like a networking pro!
This workshop is open only to participants of the Emerging Leaders Network. For more information and to sign up, please visit our online community.

Getting Started with WordPress
September 30, 2010, 9:00am-12:00noon
Cadboro Commons Conference Centre, UVic
Facilitator: Paul Holmes, Ideazone.ca
Are you part of a nonprofit that is considering starting a blog, or is at the beginning stages of blogging? This workshop is specifically geared to teach nonprofits how best to use this effective marketing tool. Learn from a real life example of a blog setup for a nonprofit agency, and hear from Volunteer Victoria how we manage our blog as part of our social media program. Participants should have some knowledge of what blogs are and why they are used before attending.

Overview of Volunteer Management Course
October 16 & 23, November 6 & 20, 2010. 9am - 4pm. University of Victoria Cadboro Commons Conference Centre
*FULL, taking a waitlist*
Facilitators: Diane Kirby and Theresa Vogel
Our Overview of Volunteer Management Course is a comprehensive course that gives you all the basics you need to know about managing volunteers. Topics covered include: planning a successful volunteer program; recruiting, retaining and recognizing volunteers; marketing a volunteer program; communication, interviewing and supervision skills; and volunteer staff relations.

Unraveling the Mystery of VolWeb
Have you ever asked “How do I post a volunteer position?” or “What can I do to attract more volunteers with my posting?” or “I can’t remember my user name and password!” If using VolWeb is a challenge, this is for you! We are offering our agencies one-on-one support with VolWeb, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, from 9am-12pm. We’re here to help with your questions about VolWeb and support you in creating eye-catching volunteer position descriptions. Call 250.386.2269 or email us at bonnie@volunteervictoria.bc.ca to book your appointment.

For more information...Contact Beth Cougler Blom, Training and Outreach Coordinator, by email at beth@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or phone at 250.386.2269 for more information about workshops offered through Volunteer Victoria. If you would like to receive our E-link newsletter (emailed out every two weeks) to be notified of Volunteer Victoria news and events, such as training workshops, please let us know.