PD SESSION - September 13,2016 - Manitobans with Disabilities – Finding Good-Match Volunteer Roles9/2/2016  In this session we will provide you with tools to better assist volunteers who have disabilities find roles that are not only a good match but also rewarding for them on an individual basis. We will examine some of the common types of barriers people with disabilities face and provide tips and ideas for overcoming these barriers.
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Location: Norwood Hotel ( Tache Room) Agenda: 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast & Networking 8:30 a.m. – Greetings from MAVA 8:45 a.m. – Manitobans with Disabilities – Finding Good-Match Volunteer Roles Deadline for Sign-up: Friday, September 9th Cost: Members - 30$ Non-Members - 50$ Heather Hiscock is a Training Coordinator at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Waterloo, Heather began working with children and older adults with disabilities, specializing in the area of increasing active living opportunities. Heather provides the leadership in the facilitation of the training program at SMD which is delivered to people of all ages. In this role she is responsible for assessing needs, designing training activities, facilitating training sessions and evaluating their success for a broad range of training programs to educate the community, schools, and businesses. Her role at SMD also includes being an active member of the United Way in-house campaign. In addition, she is an active volunteer within the non-profit sector, and an Aquatic Fitness Instructor. When she isn’t working Heather can often be found swimming laps at the pool, planning her next vacation or attempting a DIY project (usually from something she found on Pinterest).
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 Join MAVA at our annual general meeting and professional development session, Positive Mental Health at Work with Stacey Shule Krueger. This one hour interactive session focuses on the importance of maintaining positive mental health in the workplace and strategies for maintaining work/life balance. Date: Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 Time: 8:00am to 11:00am Location: Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion St, Winnipeg MB Agenda 8:00am to 8:30am Breakfast and Networking 8:30am to 9:30am AGM and Leadership Award 9:30am to 10:30am Positive Mental Health at Work Registration is required. Registration Deadline Wednesday, May 27th, 2016, 4:00pm $30 for MAVA members $50 for non-members Upon registration for a workshop/conference, registrants are liable to pay the FULL AMOUNT listed on the invoice, whether they attend the event or not. This is due to the fact that MAVA incurs costs for a workshop/conference based on the number of individuals registered for the specified workshop/conference. In order to receive a full refund, individuals must submit notice of cancellation to mavamanitoba@gmail.com in advance of 5 full business days prior to the workshop/conference. NO refund will be given to registrants who do not attend or choose to cancel within 5 full business days before the day of the workshop/conference. About the Speaker:
Stacey Shule Krueger, Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg Stacey Shule Krueger has been working with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg Region for 15 years. She started in direct service working with individuals who have lived experience or struggle with a mental illness. In 2008, Stacey started her position as community educator with the CMHA. In this role she does a variety of presentations ranging from mental illness awareness to mental well-being. She is a licenced instructor with Mental Health First Aid Canada / Mental Health Commission of Canada, as well as a licenced instructor with Living Life to the Fullest. Stacey is very passionate about mental health promotion and increasing awareness about mental health and mental well-being.  Join MAVA on Tuesday March 15, 2016 for Evaluation Principles and Practices with Bohdanna Kinasevych. This interactive session will engage participants in hands-on activities and discussion aimed at improving participants’ understanding of evaluation principles and practices. Building on the evaluation-related experience and knowledge of MAVA members, together we will explore:
Date: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 Time: 8:00am – 10:30am Location: Norwood Hotel, Tache Room Agenda 8am-8:30am – Breakfast and networking 8:30am – Greetings from MAVA 8:45am – Evaluation Principles and Practices with Bohdanna Kinasevych Registration is required. Registration Deadline Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, 4:00pm $30 for MAVA members $50 for non-members Upon registration for a workshop/conference, registrants are liable to pay the FULL AMOUNT listed on the invoice, whether they attend the event or not. This is due to the fact that MAVA incurs costs for a workshop/conference based on the number of individuals registered for the specified workshop/conference. In order to receive a full refund, individuals must submit notice of cancellation to mavamanitoba@gmail.com in advance of 5 full business days prior to the workshop/conference. NO refund will be given to registrants who do not attend or choose to cancel within 5 full business days before the day of the workshop/conference.  About the Presenter
Bohdanna Kinasevych has ten years of experience working with Manitoba community organizations supporting and enhancing their capacity to integrate evaluation into program planning and design. She is current the Director of Evaluation at Health in Common, a non-profit organization providing planning and evaluation support to government, not-for-profit agencies and communities and is the Program Planning and Evaluation Course Instructor for Volunteer Manitoba. Bohdanna holds a Master of Science in Community Health Sciences from the University of Manitoba, and is a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society. She has also completed professional training in the use of Social Return on Investment techniques to monetize the social and economic value of social programs.   Join MAVA on January 27, 2016 to discuss and learn more about a variety of topics including:
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016, 8:00am-10:30am Norwood Hotel (Tache Room) 8:00am-8:30am Breakfast and networking 8:30am-10:30am Panel Discussion Registration is required. $30 for MAVA members $50 for non-members Registration deadline: January 20, 2016
 Join MAVA on International Volunteer Manager’s Day for a full day conference focused on volunteer management. This is an excellent opportunity for you to connect with others who work in volunteer administration while enhancing and expanding your knowledge in current volunteer management practices. You will have a choice of sessions in both the morning and afternoon (chosen when you register), and will also have an opportunity to be inspired by our keynote speaker, Robert-Falcon Ouellette. Breakfast, lunch and light refreshments are included in your registration fee. Where: Canad Inns Destination Centre. 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg Manitoba Date: November 5, 2015 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Parking: Free Food: Included Rate: $150 per person for MAVA members or $175 per person for non-members Registration closes on Thursday, October 29, 2015 Agenda 8:00am-9:00am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Info Village 9:00am-9:30am Keynote address: Robert-Falcon Ouellette 9:30am-10:00am Coffee break/Info Village 10:00am-11:30am Morning Sessions 11:30am-1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm-2:30pm Afternoon Sessions 2:30pm-2:45pm Coffee Break 2:45pm-3:45pm Roundtable discussion 3:45pm-4:00pm Closing remarks  Keynote Speaker: Robert-Falcon Ouellette Coming from Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan and raised in Calgary, Robert-Falcon moved to Winnipeg in 2010 and quickly earned a reputation as a diligent community advocate working to bridge racial and economic divides. Robert-Falcon was a Program Director for the Aboriginal Focus Programs at the University of Manitoba, where he was a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funded researcher on education and Métis issues of identity. He is passionate about addressing and solving inner-city issues, city planning, transit and how we live together. Choice of Morning Sessions (10:00am - 11:30am) Jennifer Stadmiller Transgender Cultural Awareness with Jennifer Stadtmiller Transgender Cultural Awareness explores language, terminology, gender, gender identity and the assumptions we make in our daily, social, and professional interactions. Participants will learn how to identify sexism and transphobia in the delivery of services and how to work towards providing a welcoming, positive and respectful environment for transgender and gender non-conforming people. During this workshop, we will use lecture, small and large group discussions, video, case scenarios, and interactive activities to raise our awareness of our roles in creating trans-positive and nurturing spaces. About the Speaker: Jennifer Stadmiller is an Education Facilitator with Rainbow Resource Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She holds a Master of Education with a specialization in Global Training and Development. Jennifer has been an educator for 18 years in various contexts, both in Canada and abroad. Her involvement with Rainbow Resource Centre began in 2012, when she and her partner immigrated to Canada. Additionally, she is one of the co-facilitators of New Pride, a support group for LGBT newcomers to Winnipeg and serves on the steering committee of Reaching Out Winnipeg, a network for supporting LGBT refugees settling in Winnipeg. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys staying active, finding new plant-based recipes to tantalize the taste buds, and exploring all the latest technology.  Sarah Khan Essential Event Planning - top tips to make event planning easy, and keep attendees coming back with Sarah Khan Learn the critical elements to create memorable events, while streamlining the process as a planner! Participants will learn the absolutely critical elements to creating an event that not only runs smoothly, but creates a clear desire to attend in the attendee. Learn what makes an attendee want to keep coming back, and how to use audience profiling to create activities and experiences that leave the attendee feeling fulfilled. Participants will learn the 3 key questions to ask when defining an event goal / objective, and how to use those questions in anticipating the needs of the audience. About the Speaker: Sarah Khan is an engaging and motivating presenter who brings 20 years of event management experience, knowledge and passion to her workshops. An expert trainer and consultant, she specializes in event management, professional and fundamental career skills development and executive coaching. For nearly 20 years (including seven in Europe) Sarah has worked not only as a practitioner, but as an advisor and mentor within the hospitality, tourism and events sector, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge. Her events have encompassed everything from intimate dinner parties to the elaborate Bollywood Oscars for the International Indian Film Academy.  Paula Speevak Volunteer Screening with Paula Speevak Volunteer screening continues to emerge as a priority within the charitable and non-profit sector, and there have been significant policy developments in many provinces and territories, as well as with the RCMP. Screening practices help define the relationship between people and organizations and play a critical role in fulfilling the organization’s moral, legal and ethical responsibilities. Thorough and consistent screening is a responsible, respectful approach to involving volunteers in serving the organization’s mission. It will be most effective when its importance is understood and accepted at all levels of the organization. Using the Screening Handbook as a framework, this session will provide an overview of the 10 Steps of Screening as well as updates on issues related to screening and will explore potential implications for organizations and volunteers. Participants will have a chance to ask questions, share knowledge and experience, and collaborate to develop collective strategies moving forward. About the Speaker: Paula Speevak joined Volunteer Canada after serving as the managing director of Carleton University Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development. At Carleton, in the school of public policy and administration, she taught a graduate course in non-profit Management, and at the University of Ottawa she taught undergraduate courses in governance in the voluntary sector and community service-learning. Prior to her focus on applied research, Paula enjoyed a 24-year career as a practitioner and senior manager in the non-profit and voluntary sector in both institutional and community-based settings, in Montreal, Ottawa and on pan-Canadian initiatives. She holds a master of management degree from McGill University in the McGill-McConnell Program for National Voluntary Sector Leaders. Choice of Afternoon Sessions (1:00pm - 2:30pm) Melenie Olfert Welcoming Newcomers with Melenie Olfert As our province becomes more culturally diverse, your volunteer base will reflect an increase in cultural diversity as well. In this session, you will get an update on current immigration trends in Manitoba and recognize how this trend will impact the face of volunteerism. You will learn the benefits of engaging newcomers into your organization by tapping into their rich experiences, skills and cultural competencies while at the same time assisting newcomers to connect to their new communities, gain Canadian experience and develop new skills. Everyone benefits! In addition, a newcomer volunteer will share their personal experience, providing you with information you can take back to your organization to further explore ways you can welcome and integrate newcomer volunteers. About the Speaker: Melenie Olfert works for Manitoba Start as the Program Coordinator for the Diversity and Intercultural Training Program where she coordinates and delivers workplace training for businesses hiring a culturally diverse workforce. With a background in adult education and training, Melenie is now a published writer with expertise in content and materials development, as well as an accomplished speaker and trainer on intercultural and diversity in the workplace, Essential Skills, and language interpreter training. Melenie has also taught English to new immigrant adults in community-based settings.  Chris Loewen Client Centered Design with Chris Loewen How do you know what to build for end-users? What problems are worth solving? When do you engage end-users in solution design? A focus on customers and end-users has the ability to motivate people and validate innovative ideas quickly. In this highly interactive session, attendees will explore two important frameworks that inform one another - the Customer Jobs Empathy Map and Value Proposition Canvas. They will also learn how an idea can be developed by creating empathy with its intended customers and understand how empathy ties into solution development. By sharing Protegra’ s development journey of Butterfly (http://ourbutterfly.com/) – a service aimed at bringing the community improvement ideas of youth into life - participants will see how an idea can be developed by creating empathy with its intended customers. Furthermore, participants will learn how empathy ties into product/service development, as well as show the importance of mentors while creating ideas with youth. Through utilizing easy to use and interactive activities, participants will leave the session knowing what the first steps to take are in developing new ideas. About the Speaker: Chris Loewen is a venture developer at Protegra, and is the founder of Butterfly (http://www.ourbutterfly.com) – an online service that aims to bring the ideas of youth into the world. Chris is creative and ambitious in his endeavors, and believes whole-heartedly in the potential of others, especially young people, which is why he started Butterfly. Problem solver, multi-disciplined, highly adaptive, and imaginative – Chris’ focus and interest areas are those which involve solving complex issues in the areas of business, government, and communities.  Carla Loewen Engaging the Indigenous Community in Volunteerism with Carla Loewen In Winnipeg there have been many “Calls to Action” that demonstrate how believing in a cause can bring people together. The power behind the Idle No More Movement, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women groups such as Drag the Red, and the numerous walks our city holds are examples of how “Calls to Action” generate community building. This presentation will provide recommendations on how to invite and collaborate with the Indigenous community for volunteering projects. It will also explain how applying student engagement theory to community engagement can create a sense of belonging to the community, which can lead to long-term volunteerism. About the Speaker: Carla Loewen is Cree and a student advisor at the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Manitoba where she facilitates two Indigenous student engagement programs. For her campus work she has been recognized with an Outreach Award and an Award of Excellence. Carla is also finalizing her Masters of Education degree, with a focus on Indigenous student success. For her thesis focus and community involvement she was awarded a scholarship from the Aboriginal Circle of Educators and the Graduate Students’ Association. She is a 9 year volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg that began through a call to action. Round Table Discussion (2:45pm-3:45pm) Round Table Discussion with Cora Dupuis If you could have the answer to one question that would help change the fundamental way your volunteer program runs, what would it be? How is your organization embracing the new face of volunteerism? Join us for a lively roundtable discussion about some new trends, issues, and other emerging topics of interest to the sector. This personal and interactive setting requires everyone to come ready to share questions you’ve had, challenges you’ve faced, and successes you’ve experienced. About the Host: Cora Dupuis has been recruiting and managing Gen Y volunteers for the last 15 years and has learned a million and one things in the process. Almost four years ago she moved to Winnipeg to become the Student Leadership Coordinator at the University of Manitoba, and has recently become the Director of the Student Life Office (a department with almost 1000 Gen Y students engaged in about a dozen different programs). Cora has a BA in History from the University of Waterloo, a Certificate in Volunteer Management from Conestoga College, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Adult and Post-Secondary Education at the University of Manitoba. In her spare time loves to run, cook and volunteer. Thank You to Our Sponsors
 About the Speaker:
Marty Donkervoort has held senior positions in the corporate and public sectors and in the social economy, most recently in Winnipeg’s inner-city. In the social economy, Marty: founded A-way Express, a Toronto courier that employs people with mental health challenges; mentored The Big Carrot, a worker co-op in the retail health food sector; founded and managed Inner City Renovation, a social enterprise in the construction sector designed to create jobs and alleviate poverty in Winnipeg’s North End; and provides leadership to Canada’s social enterprise community. He teaches courses on social enterprise, non-profit management, co-operatives and sustainability at the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Marty is author of Inner City Renovation: How a Social Enterprise Changes Lives and Communities, (2013, Fernwood Publishing) and has published widely on social enterprise and worker cooperatives, in the academic and practitioner literature. Marty’s contributions have been celebrated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, who named him “A Canadian making a Difference” (2009). He was a finalist in the Ernst and Young Prairie Region 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year competition. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the most talented social innovators by the World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress. Marty Donkervoort holds a B.Sc.F .in Timber Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University.  Join Judith Cameron from Volunteer Manitoba as she leads MAVA membership in moving us forward and focusing on the FUTURE.... Here’s your opportunity as a MAVA member to participate in planning and providing the new MAVA Board with feedback on what you want from your MAVA membership. Here’s your chance to share ideas and thoughts as to our future. All members in attendance will have their names entered into a draw for a $75 discount towards MAVA’s November 5 Conference – The New Face of Volunteerism. Location: Norwood Hotel Date: Monday, May 25, 2015 Time: 8:00am to 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am to 9:30am AGM and Leadership Award 9:30am to 11:00am Facilitator Fee: $25 for members $30 for non members  Judith Cameron About the Speaker Ms Cameron has over 25 years’ experience as both a Human Resources Consultant and as a corporate trainer, having delivered seminars and workshops on a number of topics including Board Roles and Responsibilities, Governance Methods, Strategic planning, Team Building, Volunteer Recruitment, Conflict Resolution and Effective Meeting Strategies. She has provided consultations in Human Resources for the Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC, the Royal York in Toronto and Sam Lord’s Castle in Barbados as well as working with Law Enforcement Agencies in the United States designing recruitment protocols and procedures. Ms Cameron has provided assistance to numerous clients to help build efficient, effective and progressive organizations. She has also delivered Career and Employment Counseling Sessions for Aboriginal Youth throughout rural and Northern Manitoba and is currently working as the Manager of Training and Development with Volunteer Manitoba. Ms Cameron is a past Premier`s Volunteer of the Year award winner as well as being named Volunteer of the Year (2006) with Community Futures East Interlake and serves on numerous committees throughout the Interlake region both as a volunteer and as a Director. Ms Cameron also instructs with Red River College in Human Resource Management, Management Development, Volunteer Management, Business Administration and Aboriginal Self Governance programs in their Continuing Education department. Prior to becoming Manager. Training and Development with Volunteer Manitoba, Ms Cameron was a facilitator for ten years with our organization specializing in board governance and organizational capacity development.  Join MAVA on February 24, 2015 for a session on Delivering Effective Feedback to Volunteers with Laurie Barkman.
About the Speaker Laurie has extensive experience in the service industry. She started her career waiting on tables, and with the help of strong coaches, worked her up to senior positions within the accommodation sector. Prior to taking on her current role as General Manager at the Mere Hotel on Waterfront Drive in Winnipeg, she was the National Director of Sales & Marketing and then the Director of Training & Professional Development for a national hotel management company based right here in Winnipeg. Laurie is also a professional speaker and author of “Customer Service from the Inside Out”. Where: Norwood Hotel (free parking) When: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Time/agenda: 8:00 -8:45 (breakfast and networking); 8:45 – 9:00 MAVA business meeting, 9-9:45 speaker with 15 min Q and A to follow Cost: $25 for MAVA members, $30 for non-members Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20 at 4:00pm Click here to register  Join MAVA on Friday, December 12 at the Canadian Human Rights Museum.
Beatrice Watson from the Human Rights Commission will be presenting on Human Rights in the work place. At this session your will receive information on:
About the Speaker: Beatrice Watson is the Outreach Liaison Officer of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Women’s Studies, University of Manitoba. Has certification in Management Studies from University of Manitoba, Mediation Certification from Mediation Services and Diploma in Journalism from Lambton College of Arts and Technology, Sarnia Ontario. Beatrice has received the Women of Distinction and other Awards for her extensive community work. She has been with the MHRC for close to 14 years and has delivered more than a hundred of presentation on the Human Rights Code. Beatrice is the mother of two beautiful daughters. Agenda: 8:45 – 9:00 (Breakfast not available. Coffee and tea provided) 9:00 – 10:00 Presentation 10:00 – 10:20 Q and A with Beatrice 10:30 – tour of the Canadian Human Rights Museum Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Meter Parking is available across from the museum or free 3 hour parking at the Forks parkade. Cost: $15 for the presentation only or $30 for presentation and tour of the museum Registration deadline is 4:00pm Monday, December 8, 2014. Click here to register Please join MAVA on Tuesday September 30 for Design and Delivery of Interactive Training for Volunteers with Kelly Seifert Director of Member Relations for the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Registration opens next week - watch your email for details.
At this training session you will learn:
Kelly Seifert, now the Director of Member Relations for the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, attributes the skills she’s learned within the volunteer management sector from the Red River College Volunteer Management Program coinciding with her previous employment at the Winnipeg Football Club. She has been working within the volunteer/not for profit sector for over eight years, beginning her employment in rural Manitoba, hands on with active community volunteers. Kelly has been publicly recognized for her volunteer management efforts when her volunteer team won the ‘Winnipeg Blue Bombers Chairman’s Award’ in 2013, and has been publicly recognized for her entrepreneurial drive more than once this year as a finalist for the 2014 ‘Future Leaders of Manitoba’ award as well as been used in the Red River College Volunteer Management Programs marketing materials. She is also currently waiting on the outcome of the Prime Ministers Award under the “Community Leader” category, as she is one of the nominees. Kelly enjoys advocating for the community of Winnipeg as well as developing programs which promote and foster relationships within our province. Join us for this professional development opportunity! Where: Norwood Hotel (free parking) When: Tuesday September 30 Time/agenda: 8:00 -8:45 (breakfast and networking); 8:45 – 9:00 MAVA business meeting, 9-9:45 speaker with 15 min Q and A to follow Cost: $25 for MAVA members, $30 for non-members Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014 at 4:00pm Click here to register today! Note: Invoices are not automatically generated. If you require an invoice please indicate on registration form Bring a colleague and your name will be entered to win a prize! |
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