May

Working with Difficult people

As individuals we are unique in how we think, how we engage with others and how we deal with differences of opinion. Understanding mechanisms that cause conflict and the impact of behaviours can open up new opportunities and view conflict as an opportunity.

Bloomfield Centre

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday,  May 3

Great Neighbours Create Great Neighbourhoods

Remember a time when neighbours supported one another, shared resources, felt safe because of caring neighbours, social gatherings just because. Want to create those times again? This session will provide opportunities to share your thought, your experiences. Thinking back to a time when things were different in your community or neighbourhood… What was different, and why? Why did it work, if so why? Who was involved?

St Andrews Centre

1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Monday, May 14

Exploring By-Laws for Boards of Directors

This workshop will explore the importance of by-laws.  You will learn how to develop them and how to use them once you have them.

Captain William Spry Centre

6:30 - 8:30pm

Wednesday, May 16

Preparing to Join a Board

Are you at that stage in your life where you have time on your hands and would like to become a volunteer but not sure what’s required or where to start? This workshop is design to equip you with all the necessary tools to become an effective volunteer.

Bloomfield Centre

Bloomfield Centre

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

May 16

or

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

May 24

June

Volunteer Boards & Managing Staff   

What do Volunteer s serving on Boards need to know when they are involved with managing staff.  This course explores the relationship between volunteer boards  and staff carrying out operations

Tuesday June 19

6:30 pm -8:30 pm

Sackville Regional Library

Asset Mapping Workshop

Learn to mobilize your community and basic concepts of asset mapping and appreciative inquiry.

Dartmouth North Community Centre

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, June 14

July

Appreciative Inquiry

Has your group become unproductive, task not moving from one meeting to another, problems dealing difficult members. So often we start meetings, workshops etc. with what’s not working and in most cases there’s no progress. Why not try a new method. An appreciative inquiry approach will ensure you progress. In this workshop you will work through group scenarios using an appreciative approach.

Rockingham Community Centre

6:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday, July 12

September

Fund Raising

An ongoing concern for volunteer groups. Learn techniques, share your ideas, and generate new ideas. Hear what’s been done, what worked. While the presenter will provide you with tips and tools, more important it’s an opportunity to learn from each other, come and share your success.

Thursday, Sept 13

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Gordon R Snow Centre

Step Up To Leadership

A FREE 10 session course which was developed by volunteers for volunteers. The course covers a wide range of topics and is intended to help you develop leadership skills and build strong communities.

Thursday,  Sept 20

1:30pm – 4:00pm

St Andrews Centre

Step Up To Leadership

A FREE 10 session course which was developed by volunteers for volunteers. The course covers a wide range of topics and is intended to help you develop leadership skills and build strong communities.

Thursday, Sept 20

9:30pm – 12:00pm

Bloomfield Centre

Step Up To Leadership

A FREE 10 session course which was developed by volunteers for volunteers. The course covers a wide range of topics and is intended to help you develop leadership skills and build strong communities.

Northbrook Centre

Thursday  Sept 20 – Nov 22

6:30pm – 9:00pm

October

Executive Committees

Who makes up the executive committee? What are their roles & responsibilities? What is their function?

Prospect Road Community Centre

6:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday, October 16