OAVR Newsletter - December 2018
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
- Winston Churchill
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Holiday Message from the Chair
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It's hard to believe that we are already at the end of the year. It has been a full 4 seasons of change and I hope that as we move into the holidays you can all take some time to relax, spend time with your loved ones and celebrate all of your successes.
As Volunteer Managers, we are leading and growing a crucial component of what makes our city and communities so valued. And as people, and members of that community, we strive every day to be the best versions of ourselves. But everything in life requires balance and when we work hard, when we are passionate about our programs, the clients that we serve, the projects that we lead, then we need to counter that with moments of quiet and rest.
On behalf of OAVR I'd like to wish everyone a restful and wonderful holiday season and I look forward to what the New Year will bring.
Angela Bégin, OAVR Board Chair
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Registration is now open!
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Volunteer engagement professionals can now register for the LiVE - Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Conference, to be held at Delta Hotels, Ottawa City Centre, May 15-16, 2019.
Registration fees for the two-day conference include the keynote speakers, lunch and workshop sessions. Early bird registrants can benefit from a discounted rate until March 31st. Members from the Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders - Ontario (PAVRO) can benefit from a preferred rate.
With Collaboration in Action as the main theme, the event will also bring together Volunteer Centres from across the country. They will gather for their Leadership Forum on May 14-15 at the same venue.
More details on the program and speakers will be announced on VMPC's, Volunteer Canada's and PAVRO's websites soon, as well as on Twitter @SynergizeOttawa, #SynergizeOttawa2019 or #PAVROLiVE2019!
REGISTER NOW!
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Want to get more involved?
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We are still looking for 1-2 committee members to help plan the 2019 PAVRO/VMPC/Volunteer Canada conference. Join our dynamic team to help with hospitality planning (the fun team!!) or other areas that may still need support.
If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to chair@oavr.ca
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Update on Youth Police Records Checks
As of November 1, 2018, youths aged 12 to 17 will only be permitted to obtain Police Records Checks for positions working or volunteering with the governmental organizations at the federal, provincial, or municipal level.
Non-government agencies are not authorized to receive any results of any youth records and youths will no longer be permitted to apply for any level of Police Records Check.
For more information, please visit the Ottawa Police Service website here.
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Webinar - December 20th
You can have a great relationship with a donor, understand what their passion and interests are and still not be able to help your donor change the world... unless you have a great offer!
You have inspiring offers... you just need to know how to craft one. In this session with Veritus partners you will come away knowing exactly how it's done.
To learn more and register for this webinar, click here.
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Webinar - January 10th
The internet is bloated. Your users have limited attention spans. And websites everywhere are written with cliché, ambiguity, and scattershot messages.
But words matter! The right words can spark emotion, spur action, and start a lifelong relationship.
Join Andrew Buck for a lively, funny, interactive session on How to Write Effective Web Copy
To learn more and register for this webinar, click here.
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Workshop - January 16th
Volunteer Ottawa is pleased to announce a FREE workshop being offered in partnership with Volunteer Toronto.
Developed specifically with the challenges of Long-Term Care Homes and Hospice Programs in mind, this workshop will cover topics from planning for long-term care/hospice roles to maintaining boundaries with vulnerable clients and addressing negative perceptions of volunteering with the sick.
To learn more information and register for this workshop, click here.
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Webinar - January 31st
Are you the one who ends up staying late to get all the work done at your membership organization? Things like processing registrations, designing newsletters, and updating your website?
In this webinar, Jason Wiseman will show you how a typical membership manager uses Wild Apricot, the #1 rated membership management software, to automate 90% of these tasks to save 20 hours a week or more.
To learn more and register for this webinar, click here.
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e-Volunteerism Free Articles of the Month
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Interested in reading more? Subscribe to e-Volunteerism to get access to current volunteer management articles in each quarterly issue, and 18 years of archives!
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OAVR's Mandate:
 To promote professionalism in volunteer resource management To support our members in the pursuit of their goals To provide a forum to share information and resources To network with peers
OAVR's Goals:
Exchange ideas and resources
Share information and concerns
Networking
Socializing
Offering support and encouragement to members
Liaising with organizations involved with volunteers
Promoting professionalism among our members
Assisting our members with their professional development
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PDU Reminder:
Don't forget that Professional Development Units can be applied to written submissions to this newsletter!
If you're working towards or maintaining your CVA or a similar certification, part of the application process requires a minimum number of PDUs.
So get writing and share your expertise with your fellow volunteer managers by submitting your articles to newsletter@oavr.ca!
Publishing:
Writing related to volunteer resources management (blogs, articles, research reports, website content, etc.)
500 words = 2 PDUs
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