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Volunteer E-Newsletter | Issue #47
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Dear <<First Name>>,
 
Welcome to our latest edition of "i care...i volunteer".

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[IMAGE: Featured Volunteer Opportunities]Featured Volunteer Opportunities


If you are looking for some amazing volunteer opportunities, here are a few to consider:

Mississauga:  Brampton: Caledon: To search for more volunteer opportunities you can access our On-line Volunteer Referral System (OVRS) by visiting: 
http://bit.ly/vmbc_ToVolunteer

[IMAGE: On-line Volunteer Referral System]Want to be kept updated on volunteer roles?
Create an on-line profile! 


This past Spring, we launched our new On-line Volunteer Referral System (OVRS), which offers a host of new features for individuals who are searching for volunteer roles, such as the ability to search for skills-based opportunities; and direct access to a secure profile log-in.
 
To create your on-line profile CLICK HERE.
 
Once you have created your profile, go to the “Manage Notification” option in the main menu where you can set your notification preferences for receiving updates on volunteer roles that match your areas of interests. You can set the frequency of the notifications to either daily, weekly or monthly.
 
Note: It is important that when creating your profile to indicate your top three preferred areas of interests. When a new volunteer role is published on-line that matches the areas of interests you’ve selected, you will receive an email with a link to the volunteer role that is posted in our system.
 
Coming soon! We continue to explore various upgrades to our system in order to provide you, our clients, with easy access to search for meaningful volunteer roles. An update to the profiles is currently in progress and soon you will be able to:
  • Track applications to volunteer roles that you have applied to through your profile.
  • Tag volunteer roles that are of interest to you, which will be saved into a "wish list" for viewing and future reference. 
For questions or assistance in searching for volunteer roles in our OVRS, please contact us at 2volunteer@volunteermbc.org. 

[PHOTO: John Huether]A Tribute to
John Huether

 
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Huether who left our world on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a most memorable legacy.
 
Mr. Huether holds a very special place in all our hearts and minds here at Volunteer MBC for it was the result of the “Review of Volunteerism” report (2007) which he conducted that laid the groundwork for the creation of our Volunteer Centre for the Region of Peel.
 
In honour of his dedication and contributions to the voluntary sector, the John Huether Award for Volunteering Excellence was established in 2010. This award is presented to individuals who continually demonstrate exceptional leadership through example and is a significant contributor to the team and the community -- a fitting tribute to the man we all had the privilege of knowing.
 
His volunteer story captures a mere snap-shot of the man we all knew. CLICK HERE to read his story.

He will be truly missed.

Good for the World, Good for You - This Infographic Shows How Volunteering Can Help You Find and Get Your Dream Job

(Source: Huffington Post) 
 

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Finding and earning your dream job is no easy journey, but it turns out that doing good for the world might be your golden ticket.
 
Over the past few years, we've spoken with hundreds of volunteers, hiring managers, recruiters, and career coaches to explore the theory that volunteering can help people get their dream job in any sector: public, private, or non-profit. We've complimented our qualitative stories with quantitative research to show that volunteering helps you at all the main steps of your career path: 
  • Identifying your passions and career calling
  • Building critical skills and making your resume stand out
  • Helping you ace the interview and hiring process 
CLICK HERE to read more and to view the Infographic.

[IMAGE: PREB-Ontario]PREB-Ontario Volunteer Experience Recognition Program

 
Thanks to the Government of Ontario, one of the legacy initiatives of the Toronto 2015 Pan/ParaPan Am games is PREB-Ontario, which helps usher in a new skills-based era in volunteer recognition.
 
Voluntary organizations can now move beyond the traditional ways of thanking and recognizing volunteers. Now volunteers can receive a PREB Certificate that lists the tasks and skills they used as a volunteer. This PREB Certificate also details key aspects of a volunteer’s experience, such as hours of volunteering completed, activities performed, special achievements or training obtained and special comments by supervisors.
 
The PREB Certificate is ideal for anyone looking to be recognized for their volunteer involvement, but especially for: 
  • Employment Seekers as it provides a formal demonstration of experience, which can help distinguish yourself from others
  • Employers as it provides a credible reference and lists skills which are transferrable to the workplace
  • Youth as it provides a professional reference which can be used when applying for scholarships and bursaries
  • Voluntary organizations as it is a new era in volunteer recognition which can help them attract volunteers 
For more details about PREB-Ontario and the PREB Certificate, please go to: www.volunteermbc.org/PREB-Certificate

[IMAGE: Put this on your calendar!]HOLD THE DATE!

 
Join us on Wednesday, December 2nd for Volunteer MBC’s International Volunteer Day Celebration and Annual Holiday Open House.
 
This event will be held at Volunteer MBC’s Brampton location from 4PM to 7PM.
 
More details are coming soon!

[IMAGE: Flickr Logo]Check out Volunteer MBC on Flickr!

 
Volunteer MBC’s Flickr account contains photos and highlights from many of our events such as our Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony, the ChangeTheWorld – Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, our Annual Holiday Open House, and so much more!

Check it out; you might even find a photo of you and/or your friends there! 

Visit: www.flickr.com/photos/volunteermbc/sets


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Nov. 5, 2015
Int’l Volunteer Manager’s Day!
 
Nov. 5, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at Shoppers World Brampton’s Career & Info. Fair
 
Nov. 5, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at John Cabot Catholic S.S. - Volunteer Fair
 
Nov. 5, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at St. Francis Xavier S.S. - Grade 8 Info. Night
 
Nov. 5, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at Louise Arbour S.S. - Pathways to Your Future
 
Nov. 11, 2015
Volunteer MBC Workshop: PREB-Ontario Training & Certification
 
Nov. 18, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at T.L. Kennedy S.S. - Info. Fair
 
Nov. 19, 2015
Volunteer MBC Board Governance Series: Board & Executive Director Performance Planning
 
Nov. 19, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at Sandalwood Heights S.S. - Parent/Student Info. Night
 
Nov. 23, 2015
Volunteer MBC Workshop: Volunteer Management Software Training (members-only)
 
Nov. 25, 2015
Volunteer MBC Workshop: Risk Management & Police Screening
 
Dec. 1, 2015
Volunteer MBC will be at UTM (William G. Davis Building Cafeteria) 
 
Dec. 2, 2015
Int'l Volunteer Day Celebration/Annual Holiday Open House at Volunteer MBC
 
Dec. 5, 2015
Int'l Volunteer Day!
 
Dec. 9, 2015
Volunteer MBC Board Governance Series: Leadership & Financial Stability
 
Dec. 10, 2015
Volunteer MBC Webinar: Best Practices in Volunteer Engagement

For more information, visit our Events Page at: 
volunteermbc.org/calendar




 
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Helpful Links


Volunteer MBC's Website
 
Volunteer MBC's On-line Volunteer Referral System

Ontario Volunteer Centre Network

 




 
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7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601
Brampton, ON  L6Y 4M3

Volunteer MBC - Mississauga 
c/o Family Services of Peel
151 City Centre Drive, Unit 501
Mississauga, ON  L5B 1M7

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(Satellite Location)
c/o Albion Bolton Branch
of Caledon Public Library
150 Queen Street South, Upper Level
Bolton, ON L7E 1E3
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