CAVR/AVRBC Conference was a huge success!
Thank you to all of the volunteers, presenters and delegates for making this years CAVR conference a fantastic opportunity to share and connect about volunteer management in Canada.
CAVR Conference 2011 Report
Taking virtual suitcases of inspiration and information with them, volunteer professionals from across Canada left the Vancouver Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, site of the CAVR (Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources) Conference, on June 15, to return to their homes and regular lives.
Almost 200 CAVR members attended the conference, Branching Out – New Directions in Volunteer Management, which was hosted by AVRBC (Administrators of Volunteer Resources of British Columbia) in Vancouver. The event blended learning opportunities with social gatherings, fine meals, an evening reception, a wrap-up dinner at the Stanley Park Pavilion and city tours – all planned and delivered by an outstanding team led by AVRBC’s president, Clare O’Kelly.
Several CAVR members became certified or re-certified, (see follow-up report) and CAVR president Debbie Kennedy passed the torch to Suzie Matencheck, from Manitoba.
Vancouver and the concurrent mania over the Canucks and the hockey play-offs, were part of the setting of the conference. It was also a ‘green’ conference with handouts provided on USB’s and nametags made out of recycled paper stuck with seeds. “Plant them for an ongoing reminder of the conference, “ said O’Kelly.
Check out conference photos on Facebook
Give us feedback about the conference here.
Almost 200 CAVR members attended the conference, Branching Out – New Directions in Volunteer Management, which was hosted by AVRBC (Administrators of Volunteer Resources of British Columbia) in Vancouver. The event blended learning opportunities with social gatherings, fine meals, an evening reception, a wrap-up dinner at the Stanley Park Pavilion and city tours – all planned and delivered by an outstanding team led by AVRBC’s president, Clare O’Kelly.
Several CAVR members became certified or re-certified, (see follow-up report) and CAVR president Debbie Kennedy passed the torch to Suzie Matencheck, from Manitoba.
Vancouver and the concurrent mania over the Canucks and the hockey play-offs, were part of the setting of the conference. It was also a ‘green’ conference with handouts provided on USB’s and nametags made out of recycled paper stuck with seeds. “Plant them for an ongoing reminder of the conference, “ said O’Kelly.
Check out conference photos on Facebook
Give us feedback about the conference here.
What is the CAVR Conference?
Volunteer Management is a growing field and leaders in the non-profit sector are noticing its critical importance to their organization’s success. This conference is for board members, executive directors, and coordinators of volunteers wanting to sink their roots into volunteer management and branch out into the private, government and business sectors to gain new insights and approaches in leading volunteer teams.
Conference Basics
What does CAVR stand for?: Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources.
When: 2012
Where: TBA
Who: Leaders of volunteer programs across Canada
Accommodation: TBA
Registration is now closed.
When: 2012
Where: TBA
Who: Leaders of volunteer programs across Canada
Accommodation: TBA
Registration is now closed.
Is this conference for you next year?
If you manage volunteers on the side, are new to volunteer leadership, or are managing or coordinating volunteers lead an organization that involves volunteers, this conference will let you focus on this critical resource and gain the knowledge required to lead them successfully
- Meet volunteer managers, supervisors from across the country
- Learn about recruitment, planning, retention, screening, recognition and evaluation; the volunteer cycle
- Learn to strengthen your organization mission with a thriving volunteer program
- Experts will give insight into challenges you are facing right now
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Conference was a huge success! June 12- 15, 2011.
Missed the conference or want more AVRBC fun? Check here for upcoming events in your region.
Download Ruth Morrison, President of Volunteer Canada's presentation slides
Updated on Julu 22, 2011
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Missed the conference or want more AVRBC fun? Check here for upcoming events in your region.
Download Ruth Morrison, President of Volunteer Canada's presentation slides
Updated on Julu 22, 2011
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