What's New
We had a baby!
Maria and Colin Turnbull (and the rest of the Vantage Point team!) are very pleased to announce the birth of their son, Liam Arthur David Turnbull on Monday February 1st at 5:32am. Liam weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. at birth, and the whole family is doing well.
Welcome to the Turnbull and Vantage Point families, Liam!
Vantage Point as a new name
Volunteer Vancouver has officially started doing business as Vantage Point. We'll still be doing business as Volunteer Vancouver too, and our mission, programs and membership benefits remain the same.
So why the change? For more information, check out the related announcement, frequently asked questions, and blog post. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information.
Spring workshop schedule announcement
From our one-time workshops like Skilled Volunteers: How to Find and Engage Volunteer Talent, to professional development series like Leaders Circle and Board Chair Academy, as well as monthly Next Leaders Network workshops - our Spring workshop schedule is well underway! Check out all the details in the Learning Opportunities section of our website, and don't miss the opportunity to register for the sessions that are right for you.
Recent Vantage Point blog entries
Vantage Point is taking sides in the volunteerism debate. Where do you stand? What's in a name? includes reflections on the importance of identity. Improve your organizational fitness with Dieting at Work. Learn about your most valuable resource - your mission statement. And ponder the importance of professional development in A Rising Tide.
2nd Vancouver Timeraiser raised 5,000+ hours
Highlights from the 2nd Annual Vancouver Timeraiser include:
- over 380 people attended with 150 participants making the 'pledge'
- 5,355 total volunteer hours pledged to 25 Volunteer Vancouver member organizations
- 20 of the 25 pieces of art went for their maximum bid
- 25 Timeraiser volunteers contributed 1,500+ hours to organize
- $15,000 invested into the careers of BC-based, up and coming artists
You can now view the photos and a video summary online. And be sure to mark your calendar for this year: September 23, 2010!
BC State of Volunteering Report:
Redefining Volunteerism in the City
Volunteer BC recently released the first-ever BC State of Volunteering Report. Five volunteer centres contributed their perspectives, and you can now read Volunteer Vancouver's case study online. We'd love to hear what you think!
A People Lens: 101 Ways to Move Your Organization Forward
We wrote (actually, our team of highly-skilled volunteer writers wrote) this book because we see that the current structures and practices are not effective in working with today’s “new volunteer”. Sprinkled with stories of innovative volunteer engagement, best-practice tips, and perspectives from leaders of the voluntary sector, A People Lens will change how you think about engaging people at your organization.
Visit our online store to instantly download your e-copy or order your hard copy.
Or, click here to access an order form which can be returned via fax, email or snail mail.
Our 2008 Annual Report is online
Visit www.weinspireandbuildleadership.ca to view our 2008 Annual Report with messages from our Board Chair and Executive Director.
