Join us for the 2014 OVCN Stepping4ward! Conference

1. Stepping4ward!
2014 OVCN Conference
November 3 - 5, 2014
Kempenfelt Conference Centre
Draft Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Online Registration:
https://eventwizard.com/ovcn2014/0/register/
Info: www.ovcn.ca/ovcn-conference
Email: conference@ovcn.ca
Telephone: 1.888.545.2190
DAY 1: Nov. 3 ACTIVITY 10:30 – 12:30pm Registration for Volunteer Centre Representatives 11:00 – 12:00pm Volunteer Centres Only OVCN Operational Planning session Facilitator: Andrew Taylor (Taylor Newberry Consulting) Join the OVCN Steering Committee in a visioning and planning session to discuss OVCN’s operational plan, and future model. 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
1:15 – 4:45pm
Volunteer Centres Only
By Registration
OVCN’s Volunteer Management Training Network presents:
PREB-Ontario: Volunteer Centre’s Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Building Ontario Communities Through Volunteer Recognition
Facilitators: Catherine Côté-Giguère (Centre d’action bénévole de Québec), and Cody Palmer-Almond (OVCN)
The Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) is leading the Pan / Parapan Am Games Volunteer Legacy Initiative to develop a PREB-Ontario: Volunteer Experience Recognition Program in collaboration with Volunteer MBC, Volunteer Canada and le Centre d’action bénévole de Québec.
This session will provide participants with the information, resources and tools to effectively deliver PREB-Ontario training in their respective communities. This initiative recognizes volunteers by formally acknowledging their contributions and providing a professional reference for their volunteer experience which is aligned with the National Occupational Classification (2011).
The certificate outlines the skills the volunteer has demonstrated and developed, experience earned through volunteering and highlights special awards or achievements. The program also provides training materials and resources for Volunteer Centres to use in their future training.
Thank you to the Government of Ontario for funding the PREB-Ontario Project, via the Pan Am / Parapan Am Games Volunteer Legacy Initiatives.
5:00pm
Check-in (overnight guests)
5:30 – 6:30pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00pm
Fun Evening Social ~ Bingo! Speed networking

2. Stepping4ward!
2014 OVCN Conference
November 3 - 5, 2014
Kempenfelt Conference Centre
Draft Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Online Registration:
https://eventwizard.com/ovcn2014/0/register/
Info: www.ovcn.ca/ovcn-conference
Email: conference@ovcn.ca
Telephone: 1.888.545.2190
DAY 2: Nov 4 ACTIVITY
8:00 - 8:30am
Registration
8:45 – 9:15am
Welcome Address & OVCN Opening Speech
9:15 – 10:00am
‘Stepping4ward’ Conference Keynote Speaker
~ The value of championing volunteerism in Ontario!
10:00 – 10:30am
Networking Break
10:30 – 12:00pm
(A) Succession Planning and Governance Workshop
~ Learn more about succession planning strategies, and tools to build resilience for your organizational structure, and projects.
(B) Communication Planning Workshop
~ Learn more about the value of communication planning, strategies and templates to support the branding, promotion and outreach of your organization and projects. Take-away tips and tools via OVCN’s PREB-Ontario Communication and Community Engagement Plan.
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:15 – 2:00pm
‘Social Enterprise’ Keynote Speaker
~ The value of social enterprise to support volunteerism in Ontario!
2:00 – 4:45pm
Non-profit organizations Only (not for VCs)
By Registration
OVCN’s Volunteer Management Training Network presents:
PREB-Ontario: NPO’s Certification Training Workshop
Building Ontario Communities Through Volunteer Recognition
Facilitator: Paula Coons (Volunteer Ottawa)
Learn how to use an exciting new application platform that will allow you to recognize the value of volunteer experience, assist volunteers in their job search, and access volunteer position descriptions.
In this workshop, participants will receive certification which will allow you to print certificates, access to a free online application, training on the use of the software and the knowledge and ability to support those volunteers looking to gain experience through volunteering with your non-profit in order to either find paid employment or help with their academic requirements.

3. Stepping4ward!
2014 OVCN Conference
November 3 - 5, 2014
Kempenfelt Conference Centre
Draft Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Online Registration:
https://eventwizard.com/ovcn2014/0/register/
Info: www.ovcn.ca/ovcn-conference
Email: conference@ovcn.ca
Telephone: 1.888.545.2190
Thank you to the Government of Ontario for funding the PREB-Ontario Project, via the Pan Am / Parapan Am Games Volunteer Legacy Initiatives.
2:00 – 3:15pm
Community Mapping Session
Facilitators: Manon Germain (OVCN), Marnie Eves (OVCN) & Lily Ostos (OVCN)
~ Themes: Building Resilient Communities through Partnership, Connections and Volunteerism, and Youth Engagement Strategies)
3:15 – 3:35pm
Networking Break for all workshops / sessions
3:35 – 4:45pm
Partnership Development Panel
Facilitators: Manon Germain (OVCN), Marnie Eves (OVCN) & Lily Ostos (OVCN)
~ Theme: Brokering tri-sector partnerships to support the voluntary-sector!
~ Discussion:
 What is Partnership? How do you broker partnerships?
 How can the private and non-profit sectors partner to support corporate social responsibility initiatives (including employee and group volunteering)?
o What are both sectors seeking?
o How can we create a win-win situation?
 Why are public and non-profit sector collaborations instrumental in building communities in Ontario?
4:45 – 5:00pm
Reflections & Stepping4ward Action Plan
5:30 – 6:30pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00pm
Evening Social

4. Stepping4ward!
2014 OVCN Conference
November 3 - 5, 2014
Kempenfelt Conference Centre
Draft Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Online Registration:
https://eventwizard.com/ovcn2014/0/register/
Info: www.ovcn.ca/ovcn-conference
Email: conference@ovcn.ca
Telephone: 1.888.545.2190
DAY 3: Nov 5 INNOV8 Forum
8:00 - 8:30am
Registration
8:45 – 9:15am
Kick-off Speech
9:15 – 12:00pm
Stepping4ward ~ INNOV8 initiatives & community service spotlights
Innovation is changing the way public, private and non-profit sectors work together to build strong and resilient communities by championing volunteerism in Ontario. The Stepping4ward ~ INNOV8 Forum: Championing Volunteerism in Ontario will welcome over 60 attendees and speakers for a specialized program designed and presented by leading practitioners from across Ontario. What To Expect
 Provincially recognized keynote speakers
 Engaging spotlights
 Social enterprise model opportunities
 Networking opportunities and community engagement
Engaged Presentations This year, OVCN’s INNOV8 Forum is proud to partner with organizations to deliver presentations that focus on ‘building communities through partnerships, connections and volunteerism’, including;
 Findhelp
 Volunteer Action Centre
 University of Waterloo’s Computer Systems Group
 Centre for Community Mapping
 Charity Republic
 Information Orillia
 Volunteer MBC
 Volunteer Canada
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship opportunities for the 2014 OVCN Stepping4ward! Conference are now available. To learn more about sponsorship, or if you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact Manon Germain: manon@ovcn.ca, or visit www.ovcn.ca/ovcn-conference