Monthly Archives: September 2007

VT Presentation to Foreign Students

VT visited Will Education Consulting with a presentation to familiarize foreign students with the concept of volunteering as well as the services offered by Volunteer Toronto. VT was happy to learn that several of the students had already done some … Continue reading

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VT Outreach: Uruguay

As part of Volunteer Toronto’s Outreach initiatives, Carol Gamble of Volunteer Toronto met with Sylvia Korotky from the Universidad Católica del Uruguay who was in Toronto to research the intergenerational program that she is co-ordinating in Uruguay. Sylvia wrote: Our … Continue reading

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Mayor Supports Soccer Volunteers

Mayor David Miller thanked all the volunteers who work to make community soccer leagues happen across Toronto. Pictured here with two soccer players from a City of Toronto league, the Toronto Mayor spoke about the importance of getting involved to … Continue reading

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Volunteer Toronto welcomes new Board Member at AGM

Martha Russel, Chair of Volunteer Toronto Board, welcomes newly elected Board Member, John Stubbs, at the 2007 Annual General Meeting.

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Workshop: How to Interview Potential Volunteers

This week, Fran Walsh of Humber College presented a Training Workshop at Volunteer Toronto called “Interviewing Volunteers”. She explored techniques to help Managers and Co-ordinators of Volunteers practice and develop interview skills. As well, the group discussed tips on managing … Continue reading

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Outreach In Rexdale

Volunteer Toronto presented an interactive session called “Help Yourself By Helping Others” for clients of the Rexdale Employment Resource Centre. The session included: – How Volunteering Can Make a Positive Difference in Your Life and The Lives of Others. – … Continue reading

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