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December 2019 Edition
The 3rd Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday December 2nd at 5:30pm at the Town of Peace River Office. 

There will be three awards given out: 

Volunteer of the Year Award
A dedicated individual who has gone above and beyond in supporting our community throughout the 2019 year and has inspired volunteers, has led volunteer groups or has made other exceptional achievements through volunteering. 

Emerging Leader Award
Recognizes youth volunteers 18 years and younger who have demonstrated leadership and helped build a stronger community throughout the 2019 year. 

Community Recognition Award
A dedicated individual who has volunteered in our community in the 2019 year. 

 

Webinar - How To Optimize Your Year End Fundraising 
 
 Webinar starts at 4.42 minutes on the video. 

4 Mindful Tips to De-Stress This Holiday Season

excerpt from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-mindful-tips-to-destress-this-holiday-season

Not feeling particularly cheery this time of year? You’re not alone. Many find that the holidays bring as much stress as they do joy. But there are ways to ease through the season. To help make the most of your festivities, Neda Gould, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shares some mindful tips.

Pro Tip: Keep in mind that the holidays are especially difficult for those who are alone. See if you can extend an act of kindness to those you know are without family and friends during this time of year.

FOR THE FULL ARTICLE go to 
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-mindful-tips-to-destress-this-holiday-season

  December Spotlight - Volunteer Opportunity


2020 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships Organization - Alberta Pond Hockey Association Location - Lac Cardinal Cause

Be a part of The Alberta Pond Hockey Championship Team! 

Operating a successful Pond Hockey Championships requires an army of people. Volunteers for the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships will have a variety of roles to fill – we are looking for all types of background and skill sets. Most importantly we are looking for individuals that have a passion for community and share the love for pond hockey.
 
Different Types Of Volunteer Opportunities:

- Ice preparation
- Site set-up
- Site take-down
- Gala set up
- Gala take down
- Concession/ Beer garden ticket sales
- Beer garden
- Merchandise sale
- Ice maintenance
- Silent auction
- Site security
- Other


Contact Name - Trenton Gach
Contact Email - albertapondhockey@gmail.com
Website - www.albertapondhockey.com
Deadline to Apply - March 6, 2020

Please check out https://peaceriver.ca/community-services/fcss/volunteer/#p2 for all current volunteer opportunities.

Discounts on Technology for NonProfits


TechSoup Canada is a nonprofit that offers significant discounts on a variety of technology that most nonprofits need. Check them out at: https://www.techsoupcanada.ca/en/about/techsoupcanada
 

Funding Resources


Imagine Canada's Grant Connect: An easy-to-use, comprehensive tool to find and target the right funding prospects quickly.

Canadian Subsidy Directory: Find information on grants, loans, and funding opportunities from across Canada.

Big Online Canada: Detailed info on over 25,000 foundations, corporate donors, government grants and more.

Charity Village Funders Directory: Links to online databases and funding agencies and foundations. Includes useful tools & resources.

The Funding Portal:  Search 15,000+ funding sources and access data, analytics, and  services to improve your fundraising outcomes.
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