Volunteer Position - Information and Referral Counsellor
We are seeking energetic volunteers who would be able to commit a minimum of 3 hours per week to help others connect with services and supports that they require. Volunteers will provide information and referral to phone and walk in clients. Skills required include: customer service skills, computer skills, problem solving skills, knowledge of social services and a desire to learn. If you are interested please call Susan Mainland at 519-579-1096 or email admin@waterlooregion.org.
Community Exchange:“Busting Myths about Inclusion"
How does our community foster inclusion and respect for human rights? What is our shared experience? What is our common responsibility? The Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo, Disabilities and Human Rights Group along with the Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group invite you to come together with others to look at how we can all claim a common vision of a community that includes everyone. Thursday September 11th, 2008 12:30 to 4:00. For more information see the flyer (PDF).
Board of Directors
Social Planning Council’s Board of Directors is seeking someone with accounting experience to take on duties as Treasurer. The Treasurer works with the Executive Director to prepare and present financial reports, policies and an annual budget for Board approval. Additional responsibilities include ensuring financial controls and management policies are in place and followed. Accounting designation is preferred. Please contact Kim Cox at 519-579-1096 or kim@waterlooregion.org.
Festival of Neighbourhoods Volunteers
Seeking energetic community minded ambassadors to inspire others to participate in the Kitchener Festival of Neighbourhoods. Volunteers will be spreading the word in various ways, such as visiting communities and delivering a direct invitation to participate. If you are interested please contact Susan Mainland of the Social Planning Council of Kitchener Waterloo at 519-579-1096 or email admin@waterlooregion.org.
Festival of Neighbourhoods
The Festival of Neighbourhoods, now in its 15th year, is an annual tradition in neighbourhoods across the city of Kitchener. Through neighbour-led events, activities and projects, it is a fun and powerful way to build community from the ground up. Nearly 100 neighbourhoods participate each year, involving up to 10,000 residents across the wider community. The Festival Finale will take place on October 26, 2008, at which time one lucky community will win a $10,000 capital grant from The City of Kitchener! Qualifying neighbourhood events must take place between March 28 and October 1, 2008. For information on how to register your neighbourhood’s event, click here.