Human Rights & Inclusivity Workshop

Priority registration will be given to not-for-profits and charitable organizations. 

Workshop 9:00am – 11:00am

Cost: $10/ person

This Human Rights & inclusivity Workshop is targeted towards not-for-profits and agencies. The workshop will be held at the Peace River Municipal Library on November 20th, 2018. Light snacks will be provided. The facilitator for the workshop is Stacey Messner a Human Resources Consultant from Grimshaw, Alberta.

The workshop will cover the following aspects:

1. The importance of human rights to human rights legislation.
2. OHS legislation.
3. Diversity.
4. Creating an inclusive organization.

Limited spaces are available. Payment and registration must be made the the Town of Peace River Community Services Office at 10008 100th Avenue Peace River Alberta. Payment can be made in the form of cash or cheque.

Deadline to register is November 16, 2018.

https://peaceriver.ca/event/human-rights-inclusivity-workshop/

Volunteer With The Peace River Municipal Library

Help people learn the English language simply by talking! Group meetings once a month, with a potential to make a new buddy!

Volunteer Opportunity – Talking Buddies
Organization – Peace River Municipal Library
Location – 9807 97 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta
Cause – To help people practice speaking English
Contact Name – Michelle Oh
Contact Phone Number – 780-624-4076
Contact Email – ill@prmlibrary.ab.ca
Website – http://www.prmlibrary.ab.ca/

Volunteer With Madd Canada

Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that makes a difference in your community?

Join MADD in its work to save lives and support victims of impaired driving.

Role Profile: As a leadership volunteer, you will work collaboratively with volunteers, concerned citizens, victims, and community partners in the community.

Commitment:

• Minimum 1-2 year commitment.
• Approximately, 2-5 hours/month.

Benefits To Volunteering:

• Share your skills and expertise as a leader.
• Meet new people; learn new/enhance skills; network
• Gain valuable insights and experiences.
• Help keep your community; roadways and waterways safe.

Age Restrictions – 18
Contact Name – Tracy Crawford
Contact Phone Number – 1 877 676 6233
Contact Email – tcrawford@madd.ca
Website – www.madd.ca

A FREE 3-Day Virtual Conference For The Tourism Industry 

Learn from 6 of the tourism industry's top marketers to help elevate your online presence, reach more customers, and book more tours!

You know that social media and digital marketing is critical for tourism businesses—but how do you find time to tell a consistent, compelling story in an online landscape that is always changing? The Elevate Marketing Summit is here to help.

Here’s why you should attend the Elevate Marketing Summit:

1. Stand out in your industry with marketing tips, trends, and know-how that you can apply to your business immediately!
2. Learn the latest marketing strategies without leaving your house: This event is online. No hotel bookings or travel required.
3. Attend at your convenience: Watch each presentation at your own pace. Each session is recorded and can be accessed free for up to 48 hours after the summit closes.

This is your chance to learn how to stop racing to “keep up”—and start creating a streamlined digital strategy that works. Elevate is specially designed for tourism businesses, jam-packed with valuable digital marketing wisdom, and (did we mention?) it’s totally FREE.

To register follow the link: https://elevate-marketing-summit.teachable.com/?affcode=267099_lauchwsk

Board Members

Non-profit organizations rely on strong leadership to drive change and achieve their missions.

Nearly all non-profits in Canada are led by a volunteer board of directors. The role of boards varies from organization to organization. Usually the board of directors gives leadership and guides the strategic direction of an organization. Boards govern non-profits on behalf of their members, while corporate boards govern on behalf of shareholders.

If you’re interested in volunteering on a board, first consider your skills, interests and experience. Board members should know an organization’s history and mission. And they should understand the board’s role before joining.
 

Responsibility and liability of volunteer board members

Board members have legal obligations, but many are unaware of them. Board members are liable for their decisions and work with the board. This liability holds true for all non-profit organizations.

Directors are responsible for representing the interests of the organization. When directing the affairs of an organization, the board must act within the law. As a trustee, a board member must follow three basic principles:

1. Diligence. Act reasonably and in good faith. Consider the best interest of the organization and its members.
2. Loyalty. Place the interest of the organization first. Don’t use your position to further your personal interests.
3. Obedience. Act within the scope of the law. Follow the rules and regulations that apply to the organization.

A volunteer director who fails to fulfill these duties may be liable.

Volunteer Canada offers a resource to inform board members of their legal duties. It includes a “prevention checklist” to help reduce liability. Click here to download a copy of the Directors’ Liability Insurance: A Discussion Paper.
 

Liability insurance

Some boards choose to get Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance to protect them. 
 

Resources

• Advocacy on the Agenda: Preparing Voluntary Boards for Public Policy Participation — Government advocacy is often central to the work of board members. But often, boards of directors have little or no experience engaging in discussions with policy makers. This resource supports boards in their advocacy work.
• BoardSource — With more than 20 years’ experience, BoardSource provides leaders with a range of tools to increase their effectiveness and impact.
• Sector Source: Board Governance — Sector Source is a project of Imagine Canada and the legacy of the Nonprofit Library and Risk Management and Insurance and Liability Resource Centre. The Board Governance section outlines key processes, policies, and practices to have in place to support board effectiveness.