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Trying to shake the salt habit
August 19, 2010
By Katie Hyslop for The Telegram. CSC CEO Penelope Rowe on the province's high sodium consumption and the efforts of CSC's new working group, formed to increase awareness about the issue.

CSC CEO commends campaign to celebrate the province's volunteers
August 10, 2010
CSC CEO Penelope Rowe speaks with CBC's Jonathon Crowe about the voluntary, community sector and comments on the recent launch of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's 'Who Cares?" campaign to celebrate the province's volunteers.

Join CSC Sept 29 – Oct 1 for an exciting three day event: New Thinking for the Next Decade
July 7, 2010
This Fall the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador will host a Provincial Forum – Connecting People, Organizations and Communities: New Thinking for the Next Decade. This Forum will bring together individuals and organizations to focus on current and future directions for the community sector. CSC is partnering with Imagine Canada to host this event, which will also include workshops.

Funding for charities for education on compliant fundraising practices
June 15, 2010
Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is one of seven charitable organizations in Canada funded recently by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide education and support to charities about compliant fundraising practices.

Involving Older Adults: Workshop for Community Organizations
June 10, 2010
CSC is working to encourage more older adults to get involved with community activities. Workshops are being held in Burin and Bonavista for community organizations to learn more about engaging older adults in volunteer activities.

Building Community Enterprise: A One-Day Workshop
June 9, 2010
If you are a nonprofit leader looking for new ways to serve your community, create jobs, or generate new revenue, this workshop is for you.

Cabot Loop Clusters project offers Basic Book Keeping learning session
June 4, 2010
Would you like to learn more about accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll? The Cabot Loop Clusters Project is holding a Basic Book Keeping session in Port Union on June 16 for people involved with voluntary, community-based organizations.

Penelope Rowe discusses ‘mandatory volunteering’ plan in New Brunswick
May 28, 2010
The New Brunswick government is introducing volunteering as a high school graduation requirement. Since 2006, students in Newfoundland and Labrador have been contributing 30 hours of service to the community as part of a mandatory career development course. In this CBC Radio audio clip, students in NB offer their opinions, followed by an interview with Penelope Rowe of the Community Sector Council NL. Rowe speaks about the benefits and challenges of curriculum-based volunteer work.

CSC offering free webinars on Social Enterprise
May 21, 2010
Coming in June, Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting several free webinars about social enterprise in the community sector. Register today to reserve your spot.

Cabot Loop Volunteer Thank You Reception
May 7, 2010
Over 250 people attended the Cabot Loop Volunteer Week Reception at The Factory in Port Union on April 23. Sid Butt, Area (Link) Director with the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors and 50 Plus Federation emceed the event which included entertainment, prizes and speeches.

Celebrating volunteers at 2010 Annual St. John’s Volunteer Recognition Night
May 3, 2010
The 2010 Annual St. John’s Volunteer Recognition Night was an evening to recognize the humble volunteers who form the backbone of many organizations. Approximately 200 people gathered together at the Sheraton Newfoundland Hotel to recognize how ‘Volunteers Connect Communities’. The event was hosted by Rogers TV hosts, Erin Sulley and Krissy Holmes.

The Southern Gazette: First regional volunteer celebration a success
April 27, 2010
Dave Denine acknowledged communities in the province would be very different without people who freely give their time to benefit others. The minister responsible for the volunteer and non-profit sector was an invited guest for Thursday's regional volunteer appreciation night, hosted by the Burin Peninsula Voluntary Cluster Project at the Garnish Community Centre.

Burin Peninsula Regional Volunteer Appreciation Reception Wrap-up
April 27, 2010
It was a packed house at the Regional Volunteer Appreciation Reception in Garnish on April 22. Over 200 people from across the Burin Peninsula turned out on this evening dedicated to volunteers.

The Telegram: The times they are a-changin' for community groups
April 23, 2010
Community groups are successfully collaborating to deliver programs and increase their reach and capacity. Penelope Rowe, CSC’s CEO, says research and development might help these groups find innovative ways to do their work and deliver services.

CBC's The Current - Compulsory Volunteering
April 22, 2010
Several provinces in Canada have enacted policies requiring highschool students to complete a certain number of hours of volunteer work before graduating. For their thoughts about the value of requiring people to volunteer and whether it encourages people to contribute to their communities down the road, The Current spoke to Penelope Rowe, CEO of the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Margaret Somerville, founding director of the McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law and Steven Brown, Director of the Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy.

Volunteer Week is here!
April 21, 2010
From April 18-24 take the time to celebrate the wonderful efforts of volunteers at events happening in your area.

Province and communities proclaim value of volunteering
April 14, 2010
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the City of St. John's and the City of Mt. Pearl declare April 18 -24, 2010 to be Volunteer Week by signing a Proclamation.

Volunteer Expo 2010 - Discover Volunteering!
April 14, 2010
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2010 Volunteer Week Committee are partnering with the Village Shopping Centre to hold a Volunteer Expo on Monday, April 19 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about community groups or contribute to the community through volunteering.

SWASP Applications Now Available
April 1, 2010
Apply online NOW to the 2010 Community Service Component of the Student Work and Service Program (SWASP). Community sector sponsors submit joint applications with students attending post-secondary studies in the coming academic year.

Volunteer Week events announced
April 1, 2010
Volunteer Week is fast approaching! From April 18-24 take the time to celebrate the wonderful efforts of volunteers at events happening in your area.

Presentation and discussion on giving and volunteering in Atlantic Canada
March 18, 2010
In its 2009 budget, the Government of Canada announced its intention to establish a national task force dedicated to the issue of financial literacy. The Task Force on Financial Literacy will provide advice and recommendations to the federal Minister of Finance on a national strategy to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. A series of public sessions will seek out the thoughts and perspectives of Canadians over the next several months with a session in St. John's on April 22.

Help us learn how community groups communicate in Atlantic Canada
March 12, 2010
If you work or volunteer in the community you probably understand the value of effective communications within and outside your organization. Information on how we communicate is seldom shared across the region, however, or among other players in the social economy. Here is an opportunity for inputs to an interesting survey in Atlantic Canada that will address those issues.

Register now for Executive Director Boot Camp
March 12, 2010
Nonprofit executive directors have a tough job, managing multiple roles and facing diverse challenges, often with very limited resources. CSC's Executive Director Boot Camp will help you get focused on your most important issues to take action quickly and effectively.

Insurance and your community group: Free teleconference sessions and webinars
March 12, 2010
Have you ever asked yourself: Does our community group need insurance? Are Board members personally liable for decisions made as a group? Should our volunteers use their own vehicles while performing their duties? Should we purchase additional insurance when hosting special events? What does General Commercial Liability insurance cover? If so, register for a free session on insurance for nonprofits from Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.

Charities: Learn about CRA filing and how to mentor others in upcoming CSC session March 19th in Corner Brook
March 3, 2010
CSC’s Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange in co-operation with Charities File: On Board is offering a learning session in Corner Brook on March 19. This session will include information on filing the T3010B followed by a discussion on mentoring and peer support among charities in the sector.

Community Services Council encourages mentoring in the charitable sector through Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange
February 25, 2010
How to mentor board members and volunteers on improved annual reporting to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was the topic for a day long training and discussion session at Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) in February. The session is part of Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE), an initiative led by CSC.

Volunteer Week Kit now available
February 11, 2010
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador’s Volunteer Week 2010 Committee encourages everyone to make an effort to thank and recognize volunteers and to embrace this year’s theme, “Volunteers Connect Communities”, especially during Volunteer Week 2010, April 18-24. To get ready, the Volunteer Week Kit is now available.

Mark your calendar for Volunteer Week 2010 – April 18-24
February 11, 2010
Volunteers Connect Communities. That’s the theme for Volunteer Week 2010, recognizing that volunteers truly make a difference to our quality of life. Make a special effort April 18-24 to celebrate their contributions. As a prelude to Volunteer Week, the Volunteerism Luncheon provided an opportunity for volunteers and organizations to network and celebrate the impact of volunteerism around the province and across the globe.

Volunteer Week Memories
February 11, 2010
The Community Services Council NL has been promoting and coordinating Volunteer Week activities for many years. View our photo slideshow of past Volunteer Week celebrations around the province and discover how Volunteers Connect Communities.

Take it Without a Grain of Salt: Working Group being formed by Community Services Council
February 3, 2010
A Working Group to focus community attention on the high rate of salt consumption and its potentially negative health impacts is being established by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC).

Get introduced to social enterprise through a 90-minute webinar
January 29, 2010
Social enterprise is a big deal, and it's getting bigger every year, thanks to the efforts of the many nonprofits that are selling products and services to achieve or contribute to their community goals. Attend CSC's Social Enterprise Essentials webinar to learn how your non-profit can get involved in social enterprise.

Building Capacity among Charities
January 21, 2010
Are you a member of a charity and would like to learn how to complete the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010B)? If so, please join the Community Services Council as they present Mentor Training - Completing the T3010B in St. John’s Newfoundland on February 15, 2010. The session will take place from 10am to 3pm at the Community Services Council Virginia Plaza Newfoundland Drive.

It’s a fact, salt is bad for our health
January 19, 2010
It’s time to launch a frontal attack on the high rate of salt consumption in this province. The Community Services Council NL (CSC) is forming a Working Group to focus attention on this problem in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundlanders have the highest level of sodium consumption in the world, according to an international study conducted in the mid-1980s. No wonder we are concerned!

Bring your story to the 2010 Olympic Games through digital storytelling project
January 12, 2010
Canada CODE (Cultural Olympiads Digital Edition) is a digital scrapbook and collaborative art project which will be presented on large public screens during the 2010 Winter Games. To encourage Canadians to tell their story, The National Film Board of Canada is holding workshops across Canada. You can contribute to the project by attending a workshop hosted by Vibrant Communities St. Johns and the Department of Recreation for the City of St. John's on Saturday, January 16th.

Stay on track in 2010 with Strategic Planning for Non-profits
January 4, 2010
Is your organization thinking about planning for the long-term? Do you need a strategic plan but are unsure of where to begin? On January 20, the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador will host a half-day workshop for nonprofits that will provide valuable information for organizations thinking about strategic planning but who want to learn more before getting started.

2009 – Another Great Year!
December 23, 2009
In 2009, the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) continued to support the community sector and promote social and economic development through innovative programs, skills development activities, partnership building, research and provision of online resources at www.enVision.ca.

Charities: Order a free CD on Reporting Requirements
December 21, 2009
As 2009 turns into 2010 charity board volunteers should turn their attention to the reporting requirements for which they are responsible. Every registered charity in Canada is required to file an annual report to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) within six months of the end of its fiscal year.

Raising Insurance Skills and Knowledge (RISK) teleconference sessions and webinars
December 17, 2009
Start the New Year by becoming a wiser consumer of insurance for your community-based group. Join the Community Services Council NL in January 2010 for a free teleconference or webinar. Learn about risk assessment and the types of insurance available including Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability insurance and how it differs from Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance.

Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) podcasts Now Available
December 16, 2009
Did you miss the ACLE webinars in September 2009? ACLE is pleased to offer online recordings of those webinars. If you have questions about your charity's compliance under Canada Revenue Agency regulations, you'll definitely want to check these out. A must for any Treasurer!

Mark your calendars for Volunteerism Luncheon 2010!
December 8, 2009
The Annual Volunteerism Luncheon of the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has been a major success in connecting the volunteer and non-profit community. The 2010 lunch will be held on Wednesday January 27th at the Battery Hotel and Suites. A prelude to Volunteer Week (April 18 – 24, 2010) it offers inspiration to volunteers from the special guest speakers and a chance to gain information on upcoming Volunteer Week events.

Vibrant Communities thanks Dancing Priests, Vibrant Friends, and Volunteers
December 3, 2009
On Thursday November 26th, Vibrant Communities held an event at The Lantern to thank everyone who helped make Dancing with the Priests a success. Dancing with the Priests was a gala fundraising event held on May 8, 2009 at Mile One Stadium in St. John's. A unique twist on 'Dancing with the Stars', Anglican ministers partnered with professional dance instructors and danced the night away to jive, Irish step dancing and other dance styles.

Student Work And Service Program (SWASP) success story in Grand Falls-Windsor
November 13, 2009
Amelia Boone completed a SWASP placement position in the summer, working with the Royal Canadian Legion in Grand Falls - Windsor: "As an Office Administration student at the College of the North Atlantic, my summer job allowed me to put to use the skills and knowledge I had learned the previous semesters in college. Participating in SWASP has been an excellent experience for me. Without SWASP, I would not have had the opportunity to meet the wonderful people I have during my placements, and would not have been able to work in positions that complement my studies so well."

Peer Mentoring in the Charitable Sector
November 13, 2009
The Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) is recruiting mentors in the charitable sector - persons or organizations willing to assist their peers (other charities) with annual reporting to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The session will focus on what kind of mentoring is possible among or between small charities.

Building Community Enterprise in Newfoundland and Labrador
November 5, 2009
Nonprofit organizations in Canada sold $22 billion in goods and services in 2006, and in Newfoundland and Labrador they sold $191 million. Community enterprise is a big deal, and it's getting bigger every year, thanks to the efforts of the many nonprofits that are selling products and services to achieve or contribute to their community goals.

The Clusters Project: Making Connections
November 4, 2009
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is providing an exciting opportunity for organizations on the Burin Peninsula to come together, identify common issues, and find ways to share resources through regional collaboration.

SWASP Reports another Successful Year
October 28, 2009
The Community Services Council is pleased to report another successful year for the Community Service Component of the Student Work and Service Program (SWASP). Read more...

Cabot Loop Volunteer Recruitment Fair: Invitation for Voluntary Groups
October 21, 2009
The Cabot Loop Clusters Project is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on November 14 to help volunteer groups and non-profit organizations to recruit new volunteers. Organizations will also have the opportunity to share information with the public about their services and raise awareness of their activities in the community. Read more...

Vibrant Communities: capaCITIES course builds community leaders
October 19, 2009
Registration is now open for the capaCITIES Community Leadership course starting October 24th. Through capaCITIES, participants gain skills and confidence to accomplish their community-building goals. Read more...

STAND UP 2009: Taking a stand against poverty
October 14, 2009
On Friday October 16th, Vibrant Communities-St. John's invites your staff and participants to help us recognize the "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty". Read more...

Managing Your Charitable Status: Free Workshop for Board and Staff of Charitable Organizations
September 27, 2009
Community Services Council NL in cooperation with The Charities File On Board, presenst a three-hour workshop designed for board volunteers and staff. Get information about maintaining charitable status, learn about fundraising do's and don'ts, review documents and tools for Treasurers and Finance Committees, and participate in discussions. Read more...

Community Services Council (CSC) offers strategic planning workshop
September 22, 2009
Thinking about planning for the long-term? Need a strategic plan but are unsure of where to begin? Strategic Planning for Nonprofits will provide valuable information for organizations thinking about doing strategic planning but who want to learn more before getting started. Read more...

Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador presents free webinars for Atlantic Canadian charities
September 15, 2009
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrdor's Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) is hosting a series of free webinars for small and rural charities across Atlantic Canada. All workshops will he held online and can be accessed from anywhere, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection with either speakers or an audio headset. Read more...

Cabot Loop Clusters Project: Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Campaign
September 9, 2009
The Cabot Loop Clusters Project invites you to be our guest at an exciting opportunity to network, share and learn. If your organization wants to recruit new volunteers and if you would like to learn more about what other community organizations are doing in your area, then you will not want to miss this event! Read more...

Vibrant Communities leadership course inspires community volunteers
July 7, 2009
The capaCITIES™ course, sponsored by Vibrant Communities and West Heights Tenants Association, recently held a graduation ceremony for its first participants. The 12-week course developed skills in capacity building, teamwork and leadership for community leaders in Vibrant Neighbourhoods throughout St. John's. Read more...

Small and Rural Charities Have Their Say!
June 12, 2009
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) conducted a discussion group in Gander on June 4th with representatives of small and rural charities. CSC is cooperating with four partner organizations in the Maritimes on an Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) designed to help small and rural charities complete their annual returns to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Read more...

Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) Learning Needs Survey Now Available
May 27, 2009
Are you a member of a small or rural charity in Atlantic Canada? Have you had problems completing your annual returns to the Canada Revenue Agency? If so, ACLE wants to hear from you! Read more...

Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) offers a series of Discussion Groups across Atlantic Canada
May 21, 2009
Do you volunteer or work for a small or rural charity in Atlantic Canada? Do you need help completing your annual returns to the Canada Revenue Agency? If so, the Community Services Council and our four Atlantic partners would like to help. The ACLE will be offering five discussion groups on income tax compliance learning needs across Atlantic Canada. Read more...

Poverty Reduction Policies and Programs: Tracing a Path from the Past to the Future, Newfoundland and Labrador
May 20, 2009
Poverty Reduction Policies and Programs – the first in the Canadian Council on Social Development’s new Social Development Report Series – identifies current federal, provincial and territorial approaches to poverty reduction. Fourteen authors discuss the ideas, interests and institutions that have shaped the evolution of poverty reduction policies and programs in Canada and the issues for each jurisdiction moving forward. Read more...

Dancing with the Priests - In step together to reduce poverty
May 15, 2009
On Friday, May 8, 11 Anglican priests partnered with professional dancers to showcase their dancing skills and compete in a unique twist on Dancing with the Stars, Dancing with the Priests! Read more...

Policy collaboration manual offers practical advice on policy work
May 12, 2009
With input from ten partners across the country, including Community Services Council NL, the Caledon Institute of Social Policy has released Collaboration on Policy: A Manual developed by the Community-Government Collaboration on Policy. Read more...

Gander Celebrates Volunteer Week
May 11, 2009
There are countless organizations in the Central Region that benefit from the dedication of volunteers. To honour those efforts and to celebrate Volunteer Week, April 19-25, the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador with the Volunteer Week committee hosted a reception in Gander. Over 100 people attended the event on Sunday April 26 at Hotel Gander. Read more...

Volunteer Week Reception Connects Volunteers in the Cabot Loop Area
May 4, 2009
Over 160 people attended the Volunteer Week Recognition Night held in Port Union on April 23rd. The event was for volunteers and people who work with volunteers throughout the Cabot Loop region. Read more...

Annual Volunteer Week Awards Night in St. John’s Honours Devoted People
April 30, 2009
The spirit of volunteerism was obvious on April 20th when over 200 people gathered at the Volunteer Week Awards Night at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s. Read more...

Volunteer Expo 2009 - Discover Volunteering
April 28, 2009
Scores of people visited the Village Mall April 20th for a volunteer expo.Volunteer Expo – Discover Volunteering, was held in conjunction with Volunteer Week 2009. It was the first year for this event and organizers are hoping this will become an annual event. Read more...

CharityVillage interviews Penelope Rowe, CEO of CSC
April 23, 2009
This month, CharityVillage.com’s Leadership in Focus series features Penelope Rowe, CEO of Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC). Penelope discusses the evolving non-profit sector, current CSC projects, and offers advice on leadership. Read more...

Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange: Coming Soon
April 9, 2009
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador, in cooperation with partners in the Maritime Provinces, will launch an Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE) in 2009. Funding has been provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Government of Canada. Read more...

Apply Now for Phase 2 of Community Enterprise Program
April 3, 2009
CSC is pleased to announce Phase 2 of its Community Enterprise Development Program. In Phase 1, we introduced close to 100 organizations throughout the province to community enterprise - nonprofit-run initiatives that sell goods and services to meet community needs, create jobs, and generate new revenue. Now, we are looking to work intensively with a select group of committed organizations that want to identify high-potential enterprise opportunities. Read more...

Community Services Council wants to recognize the value of volunteers
March 17, 2009
Imagine a municipality without the presence of its volunteers and there's likely not much community spirit left. That's why the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador wants municipalities and the organizations within them to help celebrate volunteerism during Volunteer Week from April 19-26. Read more...

Vibrant Communities Launched Today
February 4, 2009
Today marked the official launch of Vibrant Communities -- St. John's. Dedicated to ensuring individuals and families have adequate resources to maintain a decent standard of living, Vibrant Communities' goal is to assist 1500 individuals and families on the journey out of poverty by 2012. Vibrant Communities plans to meet this goal by uniting as a community. Read more...

The Value of Community Enterprise
January 21, 2009
In a time of economic uncertainty, ever tightening budgets and diminished government funding, more and more nonprofits are turning to community enterprise as a way of becoming more self sufficient. Community enterprises, also known as social enterprise, are nonprofit-run initiatives that sell products and services to achieve or contribute to community goals; basically, making a profit to make a difference. Read more...

Mark Your Calendars! "Building Community Enterprise" from CSC
December 19, 2008
If you are a nonprofit leader who is looking for new ways to serve your community, create jobs, and generate additional revenue, then this one-day workshop is for you. Read more...

Paul Shelley to Chair Vibrant Communities St. John’s
December 19, 2008
Businessman Paul Shelley has been named chair of Vibrant Communities St. John’s, a collaboration of partners from the private sector, government, community organizations and individuals working to reduce levels of poverty in the metropolitan area. Read more...

Community Services Council encourages celebration of International Volunteer Day
December 4, 2008
It is important to take the time to recognize and celebrate the great work volunteers are doing across our province. So on December 5th, the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) encourages everyone to celebrate International Volunteer Day. Read more...

CSC to Hold 2008 Annual General Meeting December 3
November 26, 2008
The Community Services Council’s 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm, with a reception to follow. The meeting will be held at the CSC offices located at Suite 201, Second Floor, Virginia Plaza, Newfoundland Drive and is open to the public. Read more...

Mark Your Calendars! “Strategic Planning for Nonprofits” from CSC
November 21, 2008
Is your organization thinking about planning for the long-term? Do you need a strategic plan but are unsure of where to begin? In early 2009, the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador will host a session for nonprofits that will provide valuable information for organizations thinking about strategic planning but who want to learn more before getting started. Read more...

Volunteer Week 2009 is April 19 - 25
November 5, 2008
Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and express appreciation to the 187,000 Newfoundland and Labrador volunteers that contribute so much to communities across our province and around the world, and to increase public awareness of their efforts. Read more...

Certificate Program in Volunteer Management being offered by CSC
November 3, 2008
On December 4 and 5 the Community Services Council will be offering an intensive two-day certificate program in Volunteer Management. Read more...

CSC presenting insurance workshops across the province...
September 19, 2008
Increasingly, non profit organizations are wondering about legal liability and their insurance requirements. The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is presenting a workshop to help organizations learn more about different types of insurance and be wiser consumers. Read more...

Workshop on purchasing insurance being developed by Community Services Council (CSC)
June 3, 2008
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is developing a workshop on purchasing insurance in the voluntary non-profit sector and will pilot test the session in a number of communities over the next few months. Read more...

Ceremonies kick off Volunteer Week
April 29, 2008
It’s Volunteer Week, a special time set aside each year to recognize the important contribution that volunteers make to the quality of life in our province. Read more...

Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador Agrees with Insurance Tax Cut
April 23, 2008
The removal of the 15 percent levy on insurance premiums is a good move for the province’s non-profit community-based sector, says Penelope Rowe, CEO of the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC). Read more...

Volunteer Week Information Kits now available
March 12, 2008
Learn more about Volunteer Week, nominate your volunteers for special recognition and find out how to apply for a grant to help celebrate Volunteer Week 2008. Read more...

Three year computer training program a success
February 7, 2008
Connecting for Community (C4C), a project of the Community Services Council (CSC), in partnership with the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, has wrapped up a successful three year implementation. Read more...

Volunteer Week 2008 provincial theme announced
February 1, 2008
A luncheon celebrating volunteers was the scene for the announcement of the provincial theme for Volunteer Week 2008, taking place April 27 – May 3. Read more...

Engaging young adults as community volunteers
January 17, 2008(CSC News)
A report of the 2007 Forum Attracting and Retaining Young Adults in Voluntary Organizations which examines the perceptions of young adult volunteers and the organizations who wish to engage them more effectively. Read more...

"Vibrant Community" breakfast builds momentum to reduce poverty
January 7, 2008(CSC News)
Vibrant Communities St. John’s brought together a broad range of partners and volunteers to end 2007 in a unique way. On December 14, VC St. John’s hosted a Community Networking Breakfast to celebrate some exciting, collaborative work that is happening to reduce poverty. Read more...

Volunteer Week 2008 is just around the corner!
December 18, 2007(CSC News)
Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and express appreciation to the 187,000 Newfoundland and Labrador volunteers that contribute so much to communities across our province Read more...

New website developed in Newfoundland and Labrador helps charities across Canada
December 5, 2007(CSC News)
Penelope Rowe of the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) will be in Ottawa on December 6 to officially launch a new website, produced in Newfoundland and Labrador, for charities across Canada. Read more...

CSC applauds appointment of Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector
October 30, 2007(CSC News)
The Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is delighted with the appointment of a Minister responsible for the non-profit and voluntary sector. Read more...

Seeking input from youth!
October 17, 2007(CSC News)
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is looking for young people who have some knowledge of the high school course, Career Development 2201, and the community contribution or ‘volunteering’ component of that course. Read more...

Harbour Grace to Brigus
October 17, 2007(CSC News)
Discussion and Mini-workshop: Practical Steps for Involving Youth for Nonprofit Organizations
If your organization is in a community served by Ascension Collegiate, and you are interested in developing volunteer opportunities for high school students, please come out to a free workshop on Tuesday, October 23rd at Bay Roberts Ground Search and Rescue, Station Rd. 7:00 pm – 8:30pm. Refreshments will be served. More information...
To register, call 1-866-753-9860 (Fran Locke) or email franlocke@csc.nf.net.

Engaging student volunteers
October 3, 2007(CSC News)
Design volunteer opportunities for students
Post student volunteer positions at Volunteer Connections
Consider a workshop to help you plan for, recruit, and supervise your student volunteers
Visit enVision Youth! for more information

Community Enterprise Development: Assessing your readiness, getting started
September 14, 2007(CSC News)
A first in Newfoundland and Labrador! On November 6, 2007 the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) will be hosting a one-day workshop facilitated by Mike Lewis, Executive Director of the Centre for Community Enterprise in Port Alberni, BC, and author of Building Community Wealth: A Resource for Social Enterprise Development. Read more...

enVision Youth! Connecting Youth With Community
September 25, 2007(CSC News)
New on enVision! Are you a young person with an interest in volunteering? A high school student registered in Career Development 2201? A non-profit organization looking for energetic, creative new talent and practical tools and tips to help you recruit and retain young volunteers? A teacher needing help integrating the community contribution component into the Career Development curriculum? Visit enVision Youth!

Community Enterprise Development: Assessing your readiness, getting started
September 14, 2007(CSC News)
A first in Newfoundland and Labrador! On November 6, 2007 the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) will be hosting a one-day workshop facilitated by Mike Lewis, Executive Director of the Centre for Community Enterprise in Port Alberni, BC, and author of Building Community Wealth: A Resource for Social Enterprise Development. Read more...

Volunteer opportunities for high school students
July 25, 2007(CSC News)
As a result of recent interviews and online survey, we have 64 new postings of volunteer opportunities suitable for high school students listed at Volunteer Connections. Read more...

Day of dialogue on poverty reduction
June 27, 2007(CSC News)
Community groups and government officials met on June 15th in St. John’s to discuss action plans for the Vibrant Communities Initiative on reducing poverty in Newfoundland and Labrador with a focus on St. John’s as a model. Read more...

Surf's up in Central Newfoundland
June 26, 2007(CSC News)
Forty-six volunteers from Gander, Lewisporte and Twillingate have been turned on to computers and surfing the Internet through a program called Connecting for Community (C4C). The Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador delivered the C4C program in these host communities from October 2006 to May 2007. Read more...

Training Needs Survey: What does your organization need?
June 22, 2007(CSC News)
Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is conducting research on the training needs of board members and staff in voluntary community-based organizations on the Northeast Avalon. Read more...

Get connected with student volunteers!
June 7, 2007(CSC News)
Can your organization accommodate high school student volunteers? When September rolls around, thousands of students across the province will be looking for volunteer work in their communities, in order to complete the 30 hours of community service needed to graduate. Read more...

Internet training available to residents of New World Island and New Wes Valley regions
June 5, 2007(CSC News)
Internet Training in the New World Island and New Wes Valley regions - compliments of the Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) and delivered by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) will be happening this month. Read more...

Surf's up on the Northern Peninsula
May 29, 2007(CSC News)
Thirty-three volunteers from Roddickton, St. Anthony and Flower’s Cove have been turned on to computers and surfing the Internet through a program called Connecting for Community (C4C). Read more...

Seeking your opinions and ideas! High School Volunteers: Career Development 2201
May 11, 2007(CSC News)
Did you know that all high school students in Newfoundland and Labrador must complete 30 hours of community service before they graduate? Read more...

Values Added Lunch and Learn held in St. John's
March 22, 2007(CSC News)
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated the first day of spring with a Lunch and Learn in St. John’s about the value of the voluntary sector in Canadian society. Paddy Bowen, manager of the Voluntary Sector Awareness Project (VSAP) of Imagine Canada was the invited guest speaker. Read more...

A working lunch on Values Added
March 12, 2007(CSC News)
Please join the Community Services Council for a working lunch to discuss the importance of the voluntary sector in Canada. Read more...

Voluntary groups rarely get the respect they deserve
February 26, 2007(CSC News)
Public opinion research, conducted for the Federal Government, solicited Canadians’ opinions about their issues and priorities for community life. Of all the factors that have an impact on the quality of life in their communities, the respondents viewed the contribution of volunteer groups highest. Read more...

Volunteers...Where would we be without them?
February 14, 2007(CSC News)
Read about the valuable contributions of volunteers and the voluntary sector in this 24 page supplement, published in partnership with The Express. The publication also contains links to helpful resources for nonprofit organizations.
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enVision Bulletin: Resources, Tips and Techniques for Nonprofits
February 8, 2007(CSC News)
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Volunteerism Initiative are pleased to provide you with the enVision Resource Bulletin – profiling a number of resources, reports, tips and techniques for nonprofit, community-based organizations.
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Reducing poverty to make St. John’s a more Vibrant Community
January 11, 2007(CSC News)
A growing number of public, private and community organizations are interested in taking a more focused and collaborative approach to addressing poverty reduction through a new initiative called Vibrant Communities. The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is leading a local effort to make St. John’s a more Vibrant Community.
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VoluntaryGateway.ca is on its way!
November 29, 2006(CSC News)
To grow and thrive, our voluntary sector needs better methods to find resources, connect and convene. VoluntaryGateway.ca, a pan-Canadian web portal administered by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC), helps meet those needs.
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Successes in Collaboration
November 23, 2006(CSC News)
Have you and your associates found an effective way of working collaboratively? Have you created a project, program, or plan of action that takes a non-traditional, integrated approach to social development? Is your collaborative initiative enabling the pursuit of new solutions to community concerns and socio-economic challenges?
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Provincial Government to convene working group on insurance issues in the voluntary sector
November 22, 2006(CSC News)
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is establishing a working group to address insurance concerns of the nonprofit, voluntary, community sector. The working group, which will include representatives of the voluntary sector, the insurance industry and government will develop and implement a specific action plan to address insurance concerns and consider development of a Volunteer Protection Act.
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21st Annual Volunteer Coordinators’ Luncheon kicks off Volunteer Week Planning for 2007
November 10, 2006(CSC News)
On Thursday, November 9, 2006 representatives of the voluntary, community-based sector on the Avalon gathered for the 21st annual Volunteer Coordinators’ Luncheon. Each year, the luncheon provides an opportunity for volunteers, volunteer coordinators and supporters of volunteerism to officially launch celebrations for the coming Volunteer Week, which takes place in April.
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Regional Highlights of the National Survey on Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations
October 4, 2006(CSC News)
This report, one of a series of regional reports, profiles the Atlantic region. Close to 13,000 incorporated organizations and registered charities operated in the four Atlantic provinces in 2003, creating a powerful social and economic force with combined annual revenues of $5.7 billion.
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Connecting For Community Celebrates the Committment of Volunteers from the Southern Avalon
June 20, 2006(CSC News)
Connecting for Community, a project of the Community Services Council (CSC), is wrapping up in the Southern Avalon region. This project, which offers a ten-week computer-training course to community volunteers who then complete a 120-hour volunteer placement in their community, has proven to be a tremendous success.
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Sector Insurance Challenges and Solutions Brought to Government
August 17, 2006(CSC News)
Penelope Rowe, the CEO of Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC), was a member of the Atlantic Task force that came together to provide information, input and suggestions that made up the study “Insuring Sector Survival: Insurance the Community-based, Voluntary Sector in Newfoundland and Labrador”.
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Luncheon with new Child and Youth Advocate
November 21, 2005 (CSC News)
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador will be holding a luncheon In Celebration of Our Children on Thursday, November 24, 2005 with special guest Darlene Neville, Child And Youth Advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Community Conversations: Raising awareness of the voluntary sector in Canada
October 31, 2005 (CSC News)
The Community Services Council is calling on environmental, health and social development groups in Newfoundland and Labrador to participate in a Community Conversation to raise awareness of the voluntary sector.
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Volunteer Coordinators’ Luncheon celebrates its 20th year
October 26, 2005 (CSC News)
On Thursday, November 10, 2005 representatives of the voluntary, community-based sector on the Avalon will gather for the annual Coordinators’ Luncheon at the Royal Canadian Legion on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s.
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Vibrant Communities: Tackling poverty issues at a local level
August 24, 2005 (CSC News)
Are you a community leader interested in reducing poverty through a community-based approach? David Pell of the Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement has been invited by the CSC to discuss a Vibrant Communities approach to the issue.
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Publications arising from national forum released
April 27, 2005 (CSC News)
Publications, resulting from the “Welfare to Work: The Next Generation, A National Forum” have been recently released. The forum gathered participants from across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Community Services Council hosts advocacy by charities workshop
April 6, 2005 (CSC News)
Representatives of nonprofit organizations from the Northeast Avalon gathered at the Admiral’s Green in Pippy Park recently for the Spring 2005: Thaw the Chill on Advocacy by Charities Workshop, hosted by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Student placement program encourages new leaders
December 31, 2004 (CSC News)
A recent study by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) indicates that early involvement in the sector influences longer term participation with voluntary, community-based groups.
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CIBC makes generous contribution to the Community Services Council
December 30, 2004 (CSC News)
On Wednesday, November 17, 2004, CIBC Branch Manager, Judy Freeman presented the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) with the CIBC’s corporate gift for 2005.
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NTV helps CSC make Volunteer Connections
December 20, 2004 (CSC News)
Toni-Marie Wiseman of NTV News made the weather hit at the CSC on Monday, December 20, 2004, while helping to promote the launch of the CSC’s Volunteer Connections, a province-wide, toll-free telephone service, designed to help volunteers meet organizations that need their help.
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New working group aims to eliminate child and family poverty in Newfoundland and Labrador
November 26, 2004 (CSC News)
The creation of a new Provincial Working Group on Poverty was announced earlier this week in Newfoundland and Labrador, a group that will bring together representatives from a variety of areas to work together to eradicate child and family poverty in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Certificate training on managing volunteers now available
November 17, 2004 (CSC News)
Why not ramp up your skills with the popular Certificate Program in Volunteer Management being offered once again by Community services Council. Courses run from November 19 to December 2, 2004.
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Would you like to recruit new volunteers for technology projects?
August 11, 2004 (CSC News)
Database development, brochure design, even website design are but a few of the many technology skills now available to non-profit organizations through volunteers. If you have technology-based projects or ideas and need volunteers, maybe we can help.
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enVision.ca launches new online training program
June 9, 2004 (CSC News)
Risk Management for Board Members is the latest in a series of online training programs being launched at enVision.ca by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC). It’s an exciting and interactive approach to board training, and it’s free for the duration of the launch.
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Publication salutes volunteer spirit
April 5, 2004 (CSC News)
Appearing this week (April 4th - 10th) in all 16 Transcontinental Media's weekly newspapers in this province, and in The Saturday Telegram, Volunteers Grow Community, an insert presented by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Taking action on insurance for the Voluntary, Community-based Sector
March 22, 2004 (CSC News)
Rising insurance rates are impairing the work of the voluntary, community-based sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. This situation has quickly become a serious issue for the voluntary, community-based sector within our province and the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is taking action.
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Voluntary Resources Centre breaking new ground in Central
February 27, 2004 (CSC News)
More than 50 representatives of the voluntary sector gathered at the Albatross Motel in Gander on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, to officially open the long anticipated CSC Voluntary Resources Centre.
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One child in poverty is too many
February 6, 2004 (CSC News)
The Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is drawing the provincial government’s attention to policy issues and strategies to combat poverty by means of a letter to the Honourable Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources and Employment.
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Roundtable Discussion on Liability and Risk Management
January 9, 2004 (CSC News)
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) is calling for Expressions of Interest from voluntary, community-based organizations (VCBOs) throughout the province interested in attending a roundtable discussion on the issue of insurance coverage, liability and risk management.
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