Do you know a volunteer within your organization/group or community that deserves recognition? If so, Recreation Nova Scotia wants to hear from you!
Recreation Nova Scotia is seeking nominations for the 36th Annual Provincial Volunteers Award Ceremony.
Four specialty awards will be presented in the categories of Youth, Family, Corporate and Community. For more information and to obtain nomination forms go to http://www.recreationns.ns.ca/volunteerawards or contact Michelle at Recreation Nova Scotia at 425-1128. Nominations are to be submitted to Recreation Nova Scotia on or before March 4th.
* New this year - all youth nominee's will attend a lunch eon with the Minister of Volunteerism, Justice and Community Services.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The IncrEDIBLE Community Supper
Community suppers in schools, church basements and fire halls are a tradition in Nova Scotia. They bring neighbours together, raise funds for projects and serve delicious, home cooked food. Community suppers are also the perfect way to celebrate local food in February & early March.
It may be cold and snowy outside, but Nova Scotia offers a bounty of delicious food options from the fields, sea and kitchens all year long. Farmers, fishers and food artisans provide meats, dairy products, seafood, fruits and vegetables, baked goods and beverages. Select Nova Scotia is celebrating the winter harvest with An IncrEDIBLE February. There will be events throughout the month to showcase and indulge.
It may be cold and snowy outside, but Nova Scotia offers a bounty of delicious food options from the fields, sea and kitchens all year long. Farmers, fishers and food artisans provide meats, dairy products, seafood, fruits and vegetables, baked goods and beverages. Select Nova Scotia is celebrating the winter harvest with An IncrEDIBLE February. There will be events throughout the month to showcase and indulge.
· Are fun, family-friendly events open to the community
· Are accessible and affordable if a fee is charged
· Feature items produced in Nova Scotia
· Use simple, seasonal recipes (check out the Strive for 5 Cookbook, Simply in Season or SelectNovaScotia.ca for inspiration)
· Not limited to supper, could be a breakfast, brunch or lunch
· Can be indoor or outdoor
· Occur during the month of February or early March
Select Nova Scotia will be conducting broad print, web advertising and radio promotions leading up to the month to promote local eating. If you choose to host an IncrEDIBLE Community Supper, it will be referenced and listed on SelectNovaScotia.ca. Select NS can also provide you with support and link you to resources for recipe ideas and suppliers. Posters to advertize the event will be provided. Digital copies will be available for download.
Select Nova Scotia is looking for Community Supper hosts from across the province. A limited number of $500 sponsorships to help cover costs of delivery and promotion are available. Select NS reserves the right to limit numbers or encourage collaboration if multiple applications are received from the same area.
Suppers are encouraged to partner and involve a number of community organizations such as schools, environment, farm and food groups, farmers markets, churches and service clubs. IncrEDIBLE Community Suppers can build on previously planned events.
Requirements to host an IncrEDIBLE Community Supper include:
- Identify an individual as a point of contact
- Ensure all Food Safety and Insurance requirements are met
- Promote the local event using community bulletin boards, Public Service Announcements and - Social Media like Facebook (promotion guide available)
- Provide the menu to be posted to the SelectNovaScotia.ca website
- Have a clear cancellation policy
- Utilize the Select Nova Scotia logo any profits are to be used for a community or school activities
- Submit a evaluation report (questionnaire will be provided) and photos afterwards
To apply to host an IncrEDIBLE Community Supper, please provide the following information to Jamey Coughlin A/Coordinator Select Nova Scotia by e-mail to coughljp@gov.ns.ca or Fax (902)424-4671. More information can be obtained via e-mail or by calling (902)722-1305.
Volunteer Workshops
HRM Volunteer Services is offering a series of volunteer workshops this spring. The workshops are intended for volunteers and are free to attend.
To register, call 490-4309 or email hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca
Understanding Your Personality Type – Learn to embrace difference, while attempting to understand our own feelings and emotions. Differences reflect preferences people have for the way they process information, make decisions, organize their workspace, or socialize with others instead of judging. This session will provide tools to support you in working productively with others. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Jan 28 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Using the Internet to Promote your Organization - Participants will learn how to use the internet and social networking sites to benefit their organization. Discover how a web presence can promote your organization and attract volunteers. Presenters will also provide an interactive introduction to Facebook and its many useful applications. 10:00am – 11:30pm Feb 10 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
HRM Grant Program Workshop - This workshop will review the HRM Grants Program, offer advice on writing effective proposals, share reasons why some proposals are funded and others are not. Leveraging of funding is explored and as well as tips on how to present a project budget. HRM Grant Applications are due the end of March. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb 18, Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Developing Outdoor Facilities - Does your community want to build a playground, skate-park, Basketball court, trail or other outdoor facilities? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the municipal processes for developing outdoor facilities and examine how to get community support, project planning, budgeting and partnerships. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb 25 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Organizing Community Events - From street parties to festivals we will lead you though a process of organizing community events. Topics and a take home “how-to” booklet will include: event planning tips, how HRM can help you with your event, possible partners and a look at getting sponsors to help make your event happen! 6:30pm – 8:30pm March 10 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Volunteer Recruitment - This workshop will provide practical tips and tools to recruit volunteers to your group. We will discuss the importance of an effective recruitment program, various recruitment methods and how to support your new volunteer once you’ve recruited them. We will look at recruitment from both the perspective of the volunteer and the organization. 6:30pm – 8:30pm March24 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Community Engagement – Learn how to effectively engage and consult your community to develop support for a community project or develop community capacity. 10:00am -12:00pm April 14 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Conflict as Opportunity - Today’s complex world demands a wider range of responses and greater skills at resolving conflicts that the tendency to attack or avoid a person we disagree with. This session provides information and strategies that will help you turn conflict into opportunity. 6:30pm – 8:30pm April 28 Musqodoboit Harbour Library
Effective Meetings - Want to avoid those dreaded meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? This workshop will explore some tools and techniques to get organized, get things under control, and get things accomplished. 10:00am -12:00pm May 5 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Managing & Motivating Volunteers - It is important for organizations to be able to retain and involve their existing volunteers. Knowing how to manage and motivate volunteers effectively is key. This session will take you through the elements of volunteer management from selecting and matching volunteers to recognizing and rewarding their valuable contributions. 6:30pm – 8:30pm May 26 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Step Up Up Leadership – This course was designed by volunteers for volunteers looking for training in personal and skill development. This is a 10 week program which covers topics like personality type, group dynamics, how to form organizations, effective meetings, etc.
6:30pm – 9:00pm March 29 North Woodside Community Centre, Dartmouth
6:30pm – 9:00pm March 23 Cole Harbour – Location TBA
To register, call 490-4309 or email hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca
Understanding Your Personality Type – Learn to embrace difference, while attempting to understand our own feelings and emotions. Differences reflect preferences people have for the way they process information, make decisions, organize their workspace, or socialize with others instead of judging. This session will provide tools to support you in working productively with others. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Jan 28 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Using the Internet to Promote your Organization - Participants will learn how to use the internet and social networking sites to benefit their organization. Discover how a web presence can promote your organization and attract volunteers. Presenters will also provide an interactive introduction to Facebook and its many useful applications. 10:00am – 11:30pm Feb 10 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
HRM Grant Program Workshop - This workshop will review the HRM Grants Program, offer advice on writing effective proposals, share reasons why some proposals are funded and others are not. Leveraging of funding is explored and as well as tips on how to present a project budget. HRM Grant Applications are due the end of March. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb 18, Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Developing Outdoor Facilities - Does your community want to build a playground, skate-park, Basketball court, trail or other outdoor facilities? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the municipal processes for developing outdoor facilities and examine how to get community support, project planning, budgeting and partnerships. 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb 25 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Organizing Community Events - From street parties to festivals we will lead you though a process of organizing community events. Topics and a take home “how-to” booklet will include: event planning tips, how HRM can help you with your event, possible partners and a look at getting sponsors to help make your event happen! 6:30pm – 8:30pm March 10 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Volunteer Recruitment - This workshop will provide practical tips and tools to recruit volunteers to your group. We will discuss the importance of an effective recruitment program, various recruitment methods and how to support your new volunteer once you’ve recruited them. We will look at recruitment from both the perspective of the volunteer and the organization. 6:30pm – 8:30pm March24 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Community Engagement – Learn how to effectively engage and consult your community to develop support for a community project or develop community capacity. 10:00am -12:00pm April 14 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Conflict as Opportunity - Today’s complex world demands a wider range of responses and greater skills at resolving conflicts that the tendency to attack or avoid a person we disagree with. This session provides information and strategies that will help you turn conflict into opportunity. 6:30pm – 8:30pm April 28 Musqodoboit Harbour Library
Effective Meetings - Want to avoid those dreaded meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere? This workshop will explore some tools and techniques to get organized, get things under control, and get things accomplished. 10:00am -12:00pm May 5 Bloomfield Centre, Halifax
Managing & Motivating Volunteers - It is important for organizations to be able to retain and involve their existing volunteers. Knowing how to manage and motivate volunteers effectively is key. This session will take you through the elements of volunteer management from selecting and matching volunteers to recognizing and rewarding their valuable contributions. 6:30pm – 8:30pm May 26 Musquodoboit Harbour Library
Step Up Up Leadership – This course was designed by volunteers for volunteers looking for training in personal and skill development. This is a 10 week program which covers topics like personality type, group dynamics, how to form organizations, effective meetings, etc.
6:30pm – 9:00pm March 29 North Woodside Community Centre, Dartmouth
6:30pm – 9:00pm March 23 Cole Harbour – Location TBA
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