A new tool is available to help Edmonton organizations recruit volunteers.
The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) has been working with Propellus in Calgary to expand their online tool to list Edmonton volunteer opportunities and organizations.

Any volunteer-based organization is welcome to sign up and add their opportunities... for free! Volunteer Connector can be the one-stop shop for volunteer opportunities in Edmonton. If you're interested in posting your volunteer opportunities, fill out this short form and ECVO will be in touch.

Visit volunteerconnector.org to see Edmonton opportunities.

With the increasing push for evaluation in the nonprofit sector, organizations face the difficult task of incorporating evaluation into their day-to-day work with only minimal resources to do so.

 
The goal of Eval Lab is to explore how nonprofits can integrate evaluative thinking into their practices for improved learning and decision-making. Participants will work alongside other team managers from Edmonton area non-profits in a co-learning space designed to explore, test, and adapt evaluation-based concepts to real-life settings and scenarios.

A small cohort of lab participants will meet regularly for six full-day sessions over a period of seven months, leaving opportunities between to apply lab learning to their organizations. Meetings will be held in the first week of the month from April to October, excluding September. This initial pilot is limited to human service agencies.

ECVO hopes to attract co-learners from human services non-profits who are curious, open-minded, critical, reflective, and willing to embrace uncertainty. If you are interested in applying fill out the Google Form to tell ECVO about you, your organization, and what you hope to get out of Eval Lab. Space is limited. The deadline to apply is March 9.

Successful organizations are focused on results, and they articulate their desired objectives and outcomes in such a way as to ensure that the whole organization is pulling in the same direction. Is your organization pulling at full strength? This webinar will uncover the common pitfalls of ineffective strategic planning, how to reach a common view of what the future looks like, and methodologies on how to get there.

The closing date for applications has been extended to March 23. Review the job posting for more information.

Working with the Ageing to Sageing Community Animator, this position will connect with seniors in North East Edmonton who may be interested in contributing their knowledge, skills and time to making a difference in their community. 

Review the job posting for details on the position and application instructions. Submit your resume by March 2, 2018.

This position provides leadership to the Assessment, Intake, Housing and Multi-Cultural Outreach staff addressing the social and emotional needs of older adults through assessment, support, connecting to resources, advocacy, system navigation, identification of system gaps and engaging community to fill those gaps. 

Review the job posting for details on the position and application instructions. Submit your resume by March 2, 2018.

Come out and support your local community and bring home a treasure or two.

Donated book sale proceeds will be collected as a fundraiser for Central Lions Seniors Association. Members and non-members will also be selling various creative crafts, knick knacks, collectibles, jewelry, and other items and collecting their own proceeds.

Participate in the fun of Purim reflecting important events in Jewish history that took place in the ancient Persian Empire. Some talented guests will present a Purimshpiel-a play that will make you laugh. Stay for lunch and try the traditional delicious Hamentashen. $15. Phone 780-488-4241 to RSVP.

Musicians form a song circle and take turns leading selections of their choosing. Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Call 780-468-1985 for more information.

Explore these historical sites of Edmonton located in the Prince of Wales Armouries Historical Centre. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is dedicated to preserving the military heritage of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other central and northern Alberta military units. The Telephone Historical Centre is dedicated to preserving the history of the telephone and telecommunications in the Edmonton area. Purchase tickets by February 26 at the WSAC front desk. Call 780-483-1209 for more information.

The dance features the Edmonton Swing Band. Call 780-496-6969 for more information.

The McKinnon School of Highland Dance will be performing and there will be green beer! Call 780-433-5807 to reserve a seat.

Seniors don't have sex. There are no gay, lesbian, bisexual, or trans-identified seniors. Our sexual sensations diminish as we age. Seniors don't have to worry about STIs. Seniors are prudes when it comes to sex. This interactive and informative workshop will provide seniors the space to explore these commonly held myths. 

Do you have questions about your sexual health? Would you like to discuss these questions in a safe and comfortable environment? If so, please join sexual health educator Dr. Brian Parker from the Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness. 

Call 587-987-3200 for more information.