HRM Volunteer Services is offering the following workshops free to people who volunteer in the community. Please pass along the information to any contacts or networks you deem appropriate. To register, email hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca or call 490-1946
Community Art Workshop
March 15. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Bloomfield Centre, Room 201
Turn your neighbourhood into a creative and inviting space. This workshop will discuss tools and techniques to mobile your community using community art.
Effective Meetings: How to Invigorate and Energize
March 23. 6:30 – 8:30pm
Bloomfield Centre Room 201
Imagine if meetings were more exciting than going to the movies for two hours. Using Lenconi’s book, Death by Meeting, as a backdrop we’ll look at how to have productive meetings where people leave more energized than when they came. Topics include the chair’s role, team building, decision making, mining for conflict and having different meetings for different purposes. Rules of order will not be discussed.
Volunteer Trends
April 4. 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location TBA
Learn about how volunteering is changing and the state of the voluntary sector. We will discuss how to use these trends affect organizations and to better recruit new volunteers.
Strategic Planning
April 13. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Bloomfield Centre Room 201
A Strategic Plan sets the direction of an organization for the next year or two. All important decisions are based on the plan. Learn the importance of strategic planning, how to create a plan, tips and how to implement once complete.
For more information go to: http://www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices/Workshops.html
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Free Tele-Workshops for Caregivers
Caregivers Nova Scotia announces a series of free tele-workshops.
Sunday June 7, 2009 1 to 3 pm
Let's Talk Legal! Wills and Power of Attorney:Making Sense of it All
Has the person for who you care decided who they would like to make choices for them about their medical care, pay their bills and look after the other decisions they would normally make for themselves? Has a proper will been prepared? How about your own life and death, have you given someone instruction on your own wishes and have you prepared a will? This workshop is designed to help you understand wills and the different types of Powers of Attorney.
Thursday June 11, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Care For You, The Caregiver
Caregiving can be stressful. Constantly putting the needs of another ahead of your needs leads to burnout and stress-related illness. This workshop will help provide information on self care techniques and some resources available to you to help you and to give you a break. This workshop is designed to help you, the caregiver, look after yourself.
Thursday June 18, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Oops, I think we're lost:Navigating the Continuing Care System in Nova Scotia
The Continuing Care system in Nova Scotia may be accessed by all residents who require assistance due to illness or disability. Services available range from in home care to assistance with personal care, housework and meals, to placement in a long term care facility. Due to this range of services and the sometimes complex process it takes to get them in place, it's hard to know where to start and what to ask for.
Thursday June 25, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Coping with Crisis: What to do when you don't know what to do
What if we have another hurricane Juan, or a white Juan and the power goes out for days? What if you are injured or ill and cannot provide care for your care recipient during that time? What if your care recipient suddenly exhibits behaviours that are dangerous to themselves or others? Do you have a crisis plan? These are all things many caregivers dread but tend not to plan for. Being ready to respond to these situations is crucial for you well being as a caregiver. Being prepared and having an action plan helps you to survive crisis. This workshop is designed to help you create a crisis plan.
Register for free by phone or online. Call 1-866-396-2433 or visit www.careingvoice.com
Sunday June 7, 2009 1 to 3 pm
Let's Talk Legal! Wills and Power of Attorney:Making Sense of it All
Has the person for who you care decided who they would like to make choices for them about their medical care, pay their bills and look after the other decisions they would normally make for themselves? Has a proper will been prepared? How about your own life and death, have you given someone instruction on your own wishes and have you prepared a will? This workshop is designed to help you understand wills and the different types of Powers of Attorney.
Thursday June 11, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Care For You, The Caregiver
Caregiving can be stressful. Constantly putting the needs of another ahead of your needs leads to burnout and stress-related illness. This workshop will help provide information on self care techniques and some resources available to you to help you and to give you a break. This workshop is designed to help you, the caregiver, look after yourself.
Thursday June 18, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Oops, I think we're lost:Navigating the Continuing Care System in Nova Scotia
The Continuing Care system in Nova Scotia may be accessed by all residents who require assistance due to illness or disability. Services available range from in home care to assistance with personal care, housework and meals, to placement in a long term care facility. Due to this range of services and the sometimes complex process it takes to get them in place, it's hard to know where to start and what to ask for.
Thursday June 25, 2009 10 - 11:30 am
Coping with Crisis: What to do when you don't know what to do
What if we have another hurricane Juan, or a white Juan and the power goes out for days? What if you are injured or ill and cannot provide care for your care recipient during that time? What if your care recipient suddenly exhibits behaviours that are dangerous to themselves or others? Do you have a crisis plan? These are all things many caregivers dread but tend not to plan for. Being ready to respond to these situations is crucial for you well being as a caregiver. Being prepared and having an action plan helps you to survive crisis. This workshop is designed to help you create a crisis plan.
Register for free by phone or online. Call 1-866-396-2433 or visit www.careingvoice.com
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