Le mouvement communautaire en santé et services sociaux fait front commun
Posted December 1st, 2008 by François LahaiseMontréal - le 27 novembre 2008 - La Coalition des Tables régionales d'organismes communautaires (CTROC) et la Table des regroupements provinciaux d'organismes communautaires et bénévoles (TRPOCB) se sont récemment réunies en rencontre nationale et ont développé une analyse commune des enjeux économiques et sociaux.
Happy Retirement, Kevin!
Posted November 28th, 2008 by François LahaiseLast night (November 26th, 2008) the Volunteer Bureau held a party to celebrate our departing director, Kevin Cohalan, who has just embarked on his retirement. Approximately fifty guests joined the employees and volunteers of the centre to thank him for his enormous contribution over 22 years, and to wish him the very best in his future endeavours.
Health benefits related to volunteering
Posted November 25th, 2008 by François LahaiseCanada's population is aging and the volunteering landscape within our sector is shifting. Over the last year, with funding from Investors Group, we have investigated the links between health and volunteering. As a result, our literature review guided us in the development of a new online resource.
Open letter to Steven Harper
Posted November 25th, 2008 by François LahaiseCharities & Nonprofits Propose Measures to Prime Minister to help Canadians and Communities during Economic Downturn. Urge Federal Government to maintain existing levels of funding and provide special giving incentives.
Hommage bénévolat-Québec awards
Posted November 19th, 2008 by François LahaiseEntry deadline: January 19, 2009
Volunteering in Quebec
Posted November 12th, 2008 by François LahaiseApproximately one in five Quebec residents (19% or 1.1 million people) volunteered through a charitable or nonprofit organization, according to the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. This is a decrease from 22% in 1997.
A new chapter begins for the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal!
Posted November 10th, 2008 by François LahaiseNovember 2008 marks the end of an era for the Volunteer Bureau. Over a year after our friend and colleague Kevin Cohalan announced his intention to step down as executive director, the moment has arrived. The months leading up to his retirement gave the board of directors and the staff time to prepare for the change, to define the qualities needed in a new director and to ensure a successful transition.
Leadership Grants for training programs in Non Profits
Posted November 4th, 2008 by François Lahaise
I am writing to invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity from our PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation! Through our Leadership Grants Program, our Foundation is once again offering grants to support the leadership development of existing and emerging leaders at charities across Canada.
Better organisations: Endgame Extinction
Posted October 31st, 2008 by François Lahaise
Effective people: Swings and Roundabouts
Posted October 31st, 2008 by François LahaiseThere is much evidence pointing to the positive effects of volunteering. The good outcomes of investing hours in voluntary work are widely known and include: Increased self-esteem, producing an increased sense of well-being*, Remaining active and socially engaged in old age helps identity and well-being**, Volunteering enables feeling good about one's situation in life*** and Volunteers have a greater sense of satisfaction in feeling that they are making a contribution to wider society.#



