It's time to roll out the red carpet!
This is Volunteer Week, a special time set aside to recognize and thank volunteers for their efforts. CSC and the Volunteer Week Committee have been hosting events to celebrate the 'stars in our communities'. We encourage communities across the province to participate in Volunteer Week activities. Learn more...
View photos from some Volunteer Week events.
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Celebrating volunteers in Cabot Loop, the Burin Peninsula and the Corner Brook regionCSC is holding events in the Cabot Loop, the Burin Peninsula and Corner Brook to celebrate the many volunteers who make a positive impact in their communities. Join us on April 15th in Port Union, April 19th in Burin and May 3 in Corner Brook to say a big 'thank you' to volunteers. |
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A night of comedy and music for Vibrant Communities!
Save the Date! CSC's Vibrant Communities - St. John's initiative is having a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 24th 2011, at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall at Memorial University. |
SWASP applications due on April 29thWe are accepting applications for the 2011 Student Work and Service Program (SWASP), Community Service Component until April 29th. Community organizations must identify a student before submitting an application. More information... |
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Youth are Volunteering Program ModelYouth are Volunteering is a model developed by the Community Sector Council NL, in partnership with Waypoints to engage resilent youth in volunteering. The model can be incorporated into a pre-employment program to enhance its effectiveness. Download the Fact Sheet... |
Sharing innovation: Global change through local solutionsLearn about the Memorial University chapter of SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), a student run nonprofit group that boasts about 32,000 volunteer hours per year, as well as a long list of award-winning programs. Read more... |
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Tips for Community Groups
During Volunteer Week, and throughout the year, here are some ideas to help you say 'thank you' to your organization's volunteers. Download tips...
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Volunteer Canada's National Volunteer Week website
St. John’s Clean and Beautiful seeks nominations for community awards
Avalon East Wellness Coalition Community Grants - applications due May 15
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Five Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit Social Media Managers
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Community
Sector Council Newfoundland and
Labrador
St. John's | Gander | Port Union Visit our website: www.communitysector.nl.ca Call us: 709-753-9860 or toll free 1-866-753-9860 Email: csc@csc.nf.net |
April 13, 2011
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social innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge mobilization.