VMPNS

The Association of Volunteer Management Professionals of Nova Scotia is here to motivate, collaborate and connect with volunteer leaders across the province. Join today! vmpns.com/membership #NovaScotia #LoVols #Volunteers

The last #200wordtuesday thread for 2022 looks back at highlights from the last year. Read on to see what was popular and revisit some favourites. #LOVols #VolMgmt #2022

Do older #volunteers have a ‘‘built-in’’ skill set and thus, do not need training? 🌏 The research has a recommendation. #Lovols #volmgmt bit.ly/3EnJgx2

What to get that #Lovols in your life? How about the gift of: 🌍 cutting-edge information on #volmgmt? 🌎 the latest on ethics, research and technology? 🌏 a global perspective on #volunteer engagement? Give a gift of knowledge: bit.ly/364JvM5

Read how @Sport_England chose "to look at #volunteering differently by welcoming in those who might not be a typical ‘sports #volunteer’." 🌍 #volmgmt bit.ly/3gaVqA4

We are looking for volunteers for our Fun with Music program. As a non-profit organization, our programs could not run without the help of our wonderful volunteers. For information on volunteering with Autism Nova Scotia, email Caitlyn Temple. Email: ctemple@autismns.ca

#Lovols, what can a #volunteer nosh on at in-person meetings? 🌍Healthy snacks every time-I buy them in bulk 🌎 Whatever's on sale that morning at my local store-I'm running late 🌏 Whatever I can pinch from my kids' school snacks or better, from marketing's donor stash

Happy Monday! It may be cold out there this morning but that is not stopping the Food Action Network of Spryfield from offering food support in our community! Here is the weekly calendar for November 21st to 25th! Check it out! Bundle up & have a fantastic week!

The next #VMPNS meeting is Friday, November 25th! Join us at 9:30am for engagement with fellow #volunteer leaders. How to join? Reach out to us and we'll tell you how! vmpns.com/contact-us #NovaScotia

Time for another #200wordtuesday post, this time looking at why language matters in volunteer engagement #LOVols #VolMgmt #language

Marjorie Turner Bailey was a Track and Field athlete from Lockeport Nova Scotia. To name a few of her accomplishments, Marjorie established four Canadian Track and Field records, Won 2 bronze medals in the 1975 Pan Am Games, and was awarded 1964 NS Athlete of the Year.

Join us for our next #webinar ❗❗ Your volunteer orientation is often the event that helps a volunteer decide whether they really do want to give their time to your organization. 👩‍🏫👨‍💼 Free for VMPC members! Registration information has been shared to members by e-mail.

Are you a #volunteer leader or manager? Looking for other folks in the field to connect with? Join VMPNS! Our monthly meetings are a chance to learn, share experiences, and build community. #NovaScotia #LoVols #community

Big congratulations to all #volunteers recognized at this event, and to all volunteers across #NovaScotia! 👏👏👏

BGC Greater Halifax is currently seeking After School Program Leaders. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team providing programming at our Dartmouth North, Sackville, Spryfield and Humber Park sites. Please send resume to jointheteam@bgcgh.ca by November 11, 2022

This week! "Does Age Matter in Episodic #Volunteering" explores survey results from 2,270 #volunteers in 6 countries. 🌏 Do different age groups experience and assess their volunteering differently? Not an Engage member yet? engagejournal.org

Today, Nov. 7, Nova Scotia volunteers are being recognized for their contributions to improving the quality of life for Nova Scotians. You can watch the 48th Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony at 12:45 p.m. at livestream.com/accounts/34810… #Volunteers

1 week until our next network meeting! Join us on October 28th, 9:30am. A chance to gather with your fellow #volunteer leaders in a welcoming community. #NovaScotia #LoVols

#Lovols, let's celebrate #IVMDay! 🌍 Print the poster. Take a selfie letting the world know your profession before you became a Volunteer Manager. 🌎 Post the selfie to your Twitter, tag Engage, use #IVMDay22 🌏 We'll amplify your story ahead of November 5.

#Volunteers can't be fully engaged, right? They don't have the vested interest like staff, do they? 🌍 Um, turns out they may be MORE engaged. Check out the findings: @AgendaConsult #Lovols #volmgmt #nonprofit bit.ly/3RGUqBe

Thank you to everyone who made #VMHC2022Impact so great! Shout outs to the #volunteers with VMPNS for making the day smooth and engaging, the folks @BetterImpact, all of the guest speakers, and host @FaizaVenzant 💚Can't wait for next year!