Posts Tagged ‘Skilled Volunteerism’

• 3rd Vancouver Timeraiser – Tickets on Sale Now! Get in on this!

  Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: In the News, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Not to suggest that it’s coming to an end, but the summer’s been a good one!  So let’s not say goodbye to summer just yet (I personally have a few more beach BBQs planned and swims at 2nd Beach!), but perhaps let’s focus on the things that will ease Brand viagra the transition from summer to fall.  I’m biased, but fall means one exciting thing in particular to me: the V ancouver Timer Levitra contraindicaciones a iser Purchase viagra online is just around the corner! Levitra pas cher Online levitra Levitra achat

  For a third year in a row, the Timeraiser is back in this fantastic city and ready to raise over 5,000 hours for local groups while auctioning off 25 pieces of artwork from talented emerging artists. Viagra levitra  Take a peak at this year’s selection of artwork by perusing our online gallery, and check out the great organizations you’ ll be able to chat with and learn about. Over the counter viagra Cheap viagra online

  There are a few fun additions to this year’s Timeraiser that will make attending the event that much more exciting:

  1) The WestJet Social Media Contest: When you attend this year’s Vancouver Timeraiser, you could have a chance to win a pair of tickets on any regularly scheduled WestJet flight! Levitra prix pharmacie  Yup, that’s 2 tickets anywhere WestJet flies. Kaufen viagra  It’s as simple as attending the event and either tweeting from you smartphone or, if you don’t use twitter, submitting a post at our Civic Footprint kiosk. Viagra sin receta Viagra bestellung  The idea is to inspire us with 140 characters, and your post must contain #TRWJ or #Timeraiser.  Much thanks to @WestJet for their support. Viagra sale Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra (See full rules and regulation on our Facebook page).

  2) The WIND Mobile Giveaway: We’ve partnered with WIND Mobile this year to offer one lucky Vancouver Timeraiser attendee a WIND Mobile prize pack: we’ll be giving away a BlackBerry Bold 9700® and 1 month Always Shout voice plan on the WIND network. Viagra for women Viagra alternatives  Thanks for your support @WINDMobile!

  So let’s take stock. Levitra pill  Here are all the things that you could do at the Timeraiser on September 23rd:

  1. Chat with a bunch of great local organizations and hopefully find some fun and meaningful volunteers opportunities
  2. Learn about some issues/organizations you didn’t know about before
  3. Take in awesome artwork
  4. Talk to some talented local artists
  5. Munch on snacks from Potluck Catering
  6. Meet tons of cool people
  7. Listen to great music and have a drink with friends
  8. Maybe walk away with a free flight or a new phone

  You’re going to want to get in on this – what better way to avoid the winter rainy blues than with an exciting new volunteer opportunity Prospecto levitra ?

  Get tickets and additional information at www.timeraiser.ca – last year we sold out, so get tickets for you and your friends today (and maybe ask your employer to pick up the cost of the ticket -it’s an easy way for them to support their employees’ volunteerism!).

  3rd Vancouver Timeraiser

  Thursday September 23rd

  Doors open at 7pm

  Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown

• Smartsheet Success!

  Date: 2010.08.18 | Category: Technology, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  While we love an effective and well-formatted Excel spreadsheet, they were never made for project management. So a while back we started exploring online tools that we could use for our project management. Cheap viagra online

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  So how is it working for us now Viagra alternatives ?  I woke up this morning, fired up my email and saw a series of notifications that our dedicated and amazing social media volunteer, Jessica Evans, had been up late organizing and activating the social media campaign for the upcoming Vancouver Timeraiser.  She had updated rows to add details around her strategy for engaging Twitter users, she had updated the status of certain tasks, had added comments, etc.

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• A Timeraiser Success Story: Connect, Collaborate, Contribute

  Date: 2010.03.17 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 1

  

  Urooj Sarguroh

  Guest Post By Urooj Sarguroh

  Life h as come Levitra prix pharmacie a full circle for me. Viagra levitra Purchase viagra online Levitra achat Last year I attended Timeraiser for the very first time looking Viagra sale for an opportunity to make an impact in the community and met Geri Berholz. Geri is the founder of Future Possibilities for Kids (FPK), a registered non-profit in Toronto that helps build leadership skills in children and youth from underserved Ontario communities, and asked her of ways I could help the organization. Online levitra Viagra for women

  Next thing I knew, I was leading up an Aeroplan Corporate Challenge and raised close to 400,000 miles. Levitra pill Viagra sin receta Over the counter viagra Seeing these miles turn into significant operating funds gave me the confidence to take on more. Levitra pas cher Brand viagra I pitched FPK’s mission to my employer, Accenture, securing both a corporate sponsorship and a long term partnership promoting volunteer mobilization. Prospecto levitra

  Today 25 Accenture volunteers are helping FPK with strategic growth initiatives and event planning. Levitra contraindicaciones Viagra bestellung Seeing what I have been able to accomplish for FPK and serving as the youngest board member on FPK’s board of directors gives me a sense Kauf von viagra of pride but also the satisfaction of being in a position to affect change. Not to forget, I love being a KidCoach too!

  This year, as I reflect back, I will attend Timeraiser as a representative for FPK and I wonder how things would have been if I had not attended last year’s Timeraiser. Geri, who is now my mentor, once told me that succ’c'ess has three C’s - Connect, Colloborate and Contribute. I say if you are looking for an opportunity to embark on the path of success in your community, Timeraiser is where you ought Kaufen viagra to be on March 20, 2010. Purchase viagra Pastillas levitra Viagra alternatives Cheap viagra online

  (Editors Note: If you do not already have tickets to the sold out Toronto Timeraiser, you can tune in to our live stream right here on the Civic Footprint Blog, Saturday March 20th at 7pm).

• Careers that Change the World

  Date: 2009.09.16 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  

  The Civic Footprint Kiosk is on the road again. Viagra for women Viagra sale Pastillas levitra This time we are hitting up “Careers that Change the World” an event held on September 23rd at the University of Toronto that introduces undergrad and master students to careers that focus on stimulating positive change in society and environment.  Check out more information below, or find the event on Facebook. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Civic Footprint Kiosk and gear up for your newly found Civic Footprint.  See you there!

  
  

  Careers that Change the World Event Details:

  
  

  What is it?
  “Careers that Change the World” is a free, open event organized by the Stu Purchase viagra online dents for International Development that promotes the emerging job options in the Non-Profit Sector. Viagra sin receta Levitra prix pharmacie It is not a job fair as we do not expect nor promote that representatives come with the intention of hiring, however, it is not condoned. Over the counter viagra It is an opportunity for partici pants to network with and learn from individuals in such careers. Kauf von viagra Viagra alternatives
  
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  Students will have a chance to attend sem inars, workshops, listen to key leaders Levitra pas cher in the sector and network with over 20 innovative and inspiring Non-profit Organizations located right here in Toronto.

  
  

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• Case Study of Skilled Volunteerism

  Date: 2009.08.20 | Category: Capacity Building | Response: 0

  We have a lot of people knocking on our door asking to volunteer. These requests come in on a weekly basis. Purchase viagra online Levitra achat Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives Often these requests come from young professionals who are very busy. Viagra levitra Viagra precio They are tech savvy, want to volunteer remotely, and use their skills in a meaningful way.

  So while it can be challenging to meet the barrage of requests, it is not impossible. Levitra pill In fact we took is as a challenge; if we can’t engage skilled volunteers ourselves, how could the Timeraiser possibly live up to the values we are trying to promote Brand viagra ?

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  Clay Shirkey warned us all that “most of the barriers to group action have collapsed, and without those barriers we are free to explore new ways of gathering together and getting things done”.

  He was right and we took his warning to heart: we need to be prepared to engage people en-mass and simultaneously do so in ways that are relevant to each unique audience. Viagra sale Cookie cutter engagement will just not cut it. Pastillas levitra Not if the goal is to foster long term involvement in a meaningful way. 

  The example we want to share is our emerging relationship with the Ottawa Chapter of the Young Lawyers Division of the Ontario Bar Association. As the title suggests, a local chapter part of a provincial affiliate under a national umbrella (Canadians Bar Association). A lot of lawyers. Viagra sin receta A lot of stakeholders.

  The Ottawa chapter is taking an active lead on hosting the local Timeraiser in their city. They enjoyed the experience so much they asked us if we’ d be intereste Viagra for women d in engaging other chapters and law firms across Canada. Our answer: Yes! The problem: How?

  The Lawyers we work with are focused, busy and detail oriented. Prospecto levitra Kaufen viagra We had to make sure the goals and objectives are well documented, agreed upon and easy to access. Our solution was to develop a portal that not only focused on the specific responsibilities Over the counter viagra to engage the Ottawa Chapter, but also prospective chapters and law firms. Levitra contraindicaciones Purchase viagra Take a moment to visit the Young Lawyers site. If you know anyone in the profession, encourage them to take a look and speak to their firm about participating. Kauf von viagra

  Anil

  Clay Shirkey, Here Comes Everybody, 2008, p.22