Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Annual General Meeting February 26, 2004 Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
CEO’s Report Penelope M. Rowe Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
CSC is a social entrepreneur, evolving with the province’s needs and bringing a dynamic, creative approach to the issues of the day.
At any given time, we work on numerous projects to support volunteerism and citizen engagement, to promote the integration of social and economic development, and to provide leadership in shaping public policy and building stronger communities.
CSC2004 Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
We do this by: Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector Conducting leading-edge research Advocating policy positions Pioneering innovative programs and services Building bridges and cultivating collaboration Harnessing the power of technology These activities nurture social inclusion, build social capital and improve community capacity.
CSC2004 Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector VOLUNTEER CENTRE Focus on building provincial relationships, networks St. John’s, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Corner Brook, Gander, Marystown Training Volunteer Management Series 405 participants in 11 communities: Bonavista, Chapel Arm, Clarenville, Foxtrap, Grand Bank, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador City, Lewisporte, Marystown, Placentia, St. John’s Learning Luncheons Promoting Volunteerism Telegram Volunteer Profiles Volunteer Opportunities Online Volunteer Week 2003 Major events in 5 communities : Clarenville, Corner Brook, Gander, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, St. John’s
CSC2004 Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector VOLUNTEER CENTRE – Youth Initiatives
Youth Mobilizing Youth – completed June 2003 Avalon (East and West School Boards) Torbay, Ferryland, Mount Pearl, Mobile, Goulds Labrador School Board Lake Melville, Happy Valley/Goose Bay
Youth Volunteer Corps Summer Program 50 volunteens 42 projects 1262.5 hours of volunteer effort
Through partnership with Association for New Canadians – youth participated from Sri Lanka, Columbia, and Sudan
CSC2004 Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector Student Work And Service Program partnership with federal and provincial governments Disseminates 15,000 information packages 665 students placed in 564 organizations in 210 communities Province-wide monitoring of 99.5% of placements 95.5% of students & 99% of sponsors interviewed rated placements “Excellent” or “Very Good” Nearly 100% of students indicated placement supported career goals and/or they learned transferable skills and increased their knowledge in specific areas 200 Online applications through www.enVision.ca (200)
CSC2004 Advancing the voluntary, community-based sector
CSC’s First Regional Office
Voluntary Resources Centre Gander
Opened: February 24, 2004
CSC2004 Conducting leading-edge research
Provincial Voluntary Sector Research Project 13 interviewers: Gander, Glovertown, Grand Falls-Windsor, Labrador West, Lewisporte, Marystown, Peterview, Springdale, St. Albans, St. John’s, Sops Arm, Stephenville, Trepassey, and Twillingate 1154 individuals and 872 organizations surveyed 59% need more volunteers 38% difficulty recruiting board members 53% of respondents currently volunteer 35% of respondents interested in becoming more active or becoming volunteers
Impact of participation in community service (SWASP) 69% say their attitude to community service and civic responsibility was influenced 51% say it influenced their view as potential place for employment CSC2004 Conducting leading-edge research
Expanding Their Universe: Reshaping The Future Nearly 50% students who responded feel that students sometimes avoid going to school or cut classes because they cannot afford the cost of participating in scheduled events. Over 50% of all parents who responded stated they personally find it a financial hardship to pay school charges and costs. 92% of teachers stated they subsidize students who do not have money for field trips, school supplies or other school costs. National Survey of Non profit Organizations Consortium led by Canadian Centre of Philanthropy and Statistics Canada Liability / Insurance / Risk Management
CSC2004 Conducting leading-edge research
Community University Research Alliance In partnership with Memorial University faculty members First research stipend awarded Conference presentations Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association Annual Conference ARNOVA International conference Social Welfare Policy Conference
Leadership Gap: Perception or Reality
CSC2004 Advocating policy positions
Expanding Their Universe: Reshaping The Future Eliminate school fees and charges; Standardize and advertise payment plans; Create sensitivity and awareness of social exclusion and inclusion. Voluntary Sector Roundtable for Royal Commission Mandatory Community Service for High School Students Policy Internship and Fellowship Program Building policy capacity for “regions on the periphery”
CSC2004 Pioneering innovative programs and services
Pilot program completed June 2003
15 graduates (private, public, non-profit sectors)
Results: • 3 promotions • 2 career changes • 1 new business started All cite Leadership In Progress as a contributory factor
September 2003 – recruitment for 2nd program 18 new participants began in January 2004
CSC2004 Pioneering innovative programs and services
Public Access Get information about programs and benefits and helps clients interpret various government manuals of income support and other government personal support programs.
275 new requests (10% increase from last year)
Where necessary helps individuals launch appeals 28 advocacy cases: assistance with income support applications and appeals, rental assistance, health related services (eg dental fillings), and justice
CSC2004 Pioneering innovative programs and services
Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) Training and Technical Support Network Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia To help organizations integrate technology through individualized support by Technical support line Individual and group training Information technology planning
CSC2004 Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
Welfare to Work: the Next Generation National Forum 151 participants Forthcoming: 3 publications
Linking with national initiatives to promote volunteerism CSC Host Organization for Canada Volunteerism Initiative Local Network Representatives from: Bay Roberts, Cartwright, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Placentia, St. John’s, Springdale, Witless Bay
CSC2004 Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
Early Childhood Education and Care Forum (Indicators Project) – June 2003 In partnership with the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada and Campaign 2000
National Child Day Event - November 2003 Public forum: “The Ins and Outs of Child Poverty”
Strengthening Cross Canada Linkages on Social Inclusion: Focus on Child and Family Poverty
CSC2004 Building bridges and cultivating collaboration
Federation Networks of Voluntary Organizations National Portal for the Voluntary Sector Networks Voluntary Sector Forum Voluntary Sector Human Resources Council Study Knowledge Development Centre Research Advisory Committee Voluntary Sector Initiative Information Management / Information Technology Training Support Network Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Joint Government Voluntary, Community-based Committee (Newfoundland and Labrador)
CSC2004 Harnessing the power of technology
Members: 1657 (50+% increase since 2002) Orientations: 400+ people from 300 VCBO’s Sessions: 1145 per day almost 99% “repeat visitors” Visits: 35,488 in January 2004; Visits: 94 countries and 6 continents; Web sites hosted: 73 live, 119 others in process Gander Office
CSC2004 Harnessing the power of technology
Evaluation - Phase I Highlights (survey of approximately 200 VCBOs) 81% usage 6 months or more 53% have been using enVision.ca for over 1 year 17% got funding information; 62% were approved 90% say enVision.ca has increased public awareness about the voluntary sector. 80% say enVision.ca has reduced geographic isolation
CSC2004 Harnessing the power of technology
Training and Technical Support Training for voluntary organizations: 400+ people from 38 communities and 300 VCBOs (Baie Verte, Bonavista, Carbonear, Clarenville, Codroy Valley, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, English Harbour, Fleur de Lys, Flowers Cove, Forteau, Fox Harbour, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Green Bay, Happy Valley- Goose Bay, Labrador City, L’anse au Loup, La Scie, Lewisporte, Marystown, Musgravetown, Nain, Northern Arm, Port aux Basques, Port Hope Simpson, Port Rexton, Robert’s Arm, Roddickton, Rose Blanche, South Brook, Springdale, St. Anthony, St. Catherine’s, St. John’s, Stephenville, Wabush) Online Training began Dec. 2003 22 participants 1–800 technical support line 800+ calls since inception CSC2004 Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
We grow the economy
During 2003 CSC paid wages to:
Employees 46* Student participants 51 External consultants 20 Total 117
* Approximately – full time CSC2004 CSC in Newfoundland We grow communities and Labrador
Locations
Voluntary Sector Training 6
enVision.ca Contributors & Smart Labrador 11
enVision.ca Orientation Sessions 32
Roundtables and Discussions 11
SWASP Placements 214
YMY Labrador Placements 2
YMY Avalon Placements 6
Gander Office St. John’s Office
February 2004 Contributors, Funders and Donors
We appreciate financial support from:
ACOA Memorial University of Newfoundland Canadian Rural Partnerships Petro Canada Clarica Inc Strategic Social Plan Community Youth Network (CYN) Summer Career Placement Great West Life Social Sciences and Humanities Council HRDC – Youth Services United Way Health and Community Services VOCM Cares Foundation HRDC - LMDA Volunteer Canada – CVI Human Resources and Employment Voluntary Sector Initiative McConnell Foundation Youth Services and Post Secondary NL Liquor Commission Education Office of Learning Technology
CSC2004 Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
2003 Board of Directors Executive: Kevin Breen, President Sheree Snow, Treasurer Ray Hawco, Vice President Glenda Janes, Secretary
Directors: Barbara Barry Richard Beaton Lloyd Dalton Don Hutchens Simone Kielley Edwina Kirkland Kathleen Kufeldt Luanne Leamon Fay Matthews Bob Oxley Dave Power Melba Rabinowitz Jamie Smith Christine Snow Mike Wadden CSC2004 Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Envision.ca Pam Corrigan Penelope M. Rowe, CEO Calvin Canning SWASP Curtis Delaney Lori Johnson Megan Dunphy Louise Woodfine Tammy Hapgood Fran Locke Kelly Anne Meadus Neil Head Jodi Mahon Michael Devine Darren Newton Darren Murphy Linda Parsons Carol Anne Ryan
Volunteer Centre Leadership In Progress Kim Randell-Power Policy Intern And Fellowship Deanne Engram Program Contract Larry Peckford
Patti Powers
CSC Voluntary Resources Public Access CURA Centre- Central Region
Ron Day Kenny Curlew Bettina Ford Doug Johnston