Hello! I am pleased to lend my name to the list of writers that have been contributing to this fabulous blog. I run the Access program here at Volunteer Victoria and my intent is to periodically write posts about our unique…
This article first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s E-Link newsletter on August 12 , 2011. Sign up for E-Link and keep current with news and information from Volunteer Victoria. New drivers are sometimes nervous about shoulder checks – afraid that if they take their eyes off the road ahead they…
This article first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s E-Link newsletter on July 29th , 2011. Sign up for E-Link and keep current with news and information from Volunteer Victoria. A Question of Accountability The national media recently turned its attention to charitable spending and…
I’d like to announce that Tina Lowery of the BC Cancer Agency has stepped in to share the Regional Representative position with me for our local Administrators of Volunteer Resources British Columbia (AVRBC) chapter. Tina replaces Nancy Martens (more on Nancy…
This article first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s E-Link newsletter on July 15th , 2011. Sign up for E-Link and keep current with news and information from Volunteer Victoria. Leadership and Management In turbulent times, people often re-visit their assumptions and explore more closely…
The following guest blog post was written by Kyra Henry, Administrative Assistant at Threshold Housing Society, in praise of one of their volunteers. Thank you Kyra, for sharing how impactful Fran’s presence has been on your organization! I would like…
For many years, Volunteer Victoria has had a strong partnership with the Administrators of Volunteer Resources British Columbia (AVRBC), BC’s professional group for people involved in the administration of volunteers. Every month between September and June on the third Thursday…
Val Green, Volunteer Victoria’s Executive Director over the past 10 years, has begun her transition to retirement. She has worked with the organization for over 20 years and has been an inspiring, adept, and visionary leader not only for Volunteer…
Have you heard the scoop on fake tanning? Did you know that the province is currently considering banning the use of tanning beds by minors (under 18)? Ally & her fellow grads at Lambrick Park Secondary sure know a lot…
Since 2000, Volunteer Victoria has been offering an Overview of Volunteer Management course once a year for those involved (or wanting to be) in the administration of volunteers. In the course, participants learn all the basics they need to know…
