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Mission Thrift Shop Shipper/Receiver/Driver

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking.

MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Synopsis:

The Mission Thrift Shop is actively engaged in receiving and selling used clothing, small housewares, books, toys, and collectibles with all proceeds designated to support the relief and development work of Mennonite Central Committee.

Compensation: 
Start Date: 
Tue, 04/01/2014
Deadline: 
14 Mar 2014
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https://mcc.org/get-involved/serve/openings
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British Columbia/Yukon

MCC Abbotsford Donations Receiver/Sorter

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking.

MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Compensation: 
Deadline: 
27 Mar 2014
Phone: 
E-mail: 
Website: 
https://mcc.org/get-involved/serve/openings
Region: 
British Columbia/Yukon

Institutional Food Program Manager

Food Secure Canada (FSC) is looking for an experienced individual to play a leadership role in a program which aims to drive sustainable food procurement in institutions.  The work is a partnership between Food Secure Canada and the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation’s Sustainable Food Systems Initiative. The contract is for three years with an initial six month probation period. This person is ideally located in Montreal although other locations will be considered.

Deadline: 
14 Mar 2014
Website: 
https://foodsecurecanada.org/
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SVI Vancouver Women

Join fellow women who are committed to creating social change through business for the Social Venture Institute (SVI) Women. Building upon the successful annual Hollyhock SVI and last year’s SVI Vancouver, this event will provide women business leaders with an intensive, interactive inquiry into facing the day-to-day challenges and rewards of running a socially conscious enterprise. SVI Women is taking place at SFU Woodwards in Vancouver, BC. The registration cost is $575.

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  • True Confession Speakers
  • Workshops
  • Call for 2014 Case Studies

SVI Hollyhock

Social Venture Institute (SVI), the now legendary crafted conference, offers the mission-based entrepreneur an opportunity to share challenges with peers in an atmosphere of trust and goodwill. SVI participants run enterprises built around values and meaning. They face numerous challenges, as well as isolation, while growing enterprises that maintain a values mission. Each attendee brings a commitment of social change to their company, whether a for-profit business or a non-profit organization. Since 1996, SVI has provided over 1,500 entrepreneurs across North America the opportunity to strengthen their business skills, network with other social impact entrepreneurs, and rejuvenate their passion and vision.

The opportunity to attend Social Venture Institute begins with an approval process. We want to make sure this gathering is a good fit for you and the work you do in the social venture space. That’s why we ask a few questions, up front. We’re looking forward to hearing from you and reading your responses, below. We ask all first-time applicants to complete the form.

For returning Hollyhock alumni, you’ll notice we’ve made some changes to the registration process. After submitting this form, our producer team will send you all of the registration details. We’ll also ask you for your headshot, bio, credit card details and room preference at that time. We do this all at once as to limit the number of emails you receive from us. If you have any questions, drop us a line at svi@hollyhock.ca

Event Dates: September 10 – 14, 2014. Plan to arrive by about 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 10 and to depart after lunch which is served at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 14.

The cost of tuition is $650 CDN (plus taxes and fees.) The cost of meals and accommodation is separate. Financial support is also available in the form or scholarships.

From now until July 16th, Hollyhock is generously offering a 15% discount on your meals and accommodation for all attendees staying on site (with the exception of tent sites.)

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Submit a Case Study

Case Studies are the core of the Social Venture Institute learning model and this is your opportunity to apply to present one.

Join the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #svihh!

Wise & Enjoyable Co-operative Governance

12pm - 1:30pm CST

Co-operative governance is a core attribute of the co-operative model. In order for your co-operative to be a viable and successful organization, it is essential that all stakeholders understand the different facets of healthy co-operative governance. Saskatchewan Co-operative Association invites you to attend our upcoming webinar that will aid in your co-op's understanding of governance in a fresh and accessible manner.

What will you learn?
The webinar will give a brief overview of co-operative governance. It will include:

  • advice from the members of First Ownership Co-op who combine over 100 years of co-op membership, development, leadership across Canada and around the world;
  • learn from their experience on how to implement wise & enjoyable co-operative governance;

Webinar participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with the presenter and other participants.

Who is this for?
The presentation will be useful for anyone seeking a basic understanding of governance issues, particularly people who are in the process of developing or expanding a co-operative. Experienced co-operators who would like to learn about another perspective on co-operative governance are also invited to attend.

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Registration Fee: $30 + tax

Speaker: Vanessa Hammond

Involved with co-ops since the age of 13 in rural Ireland, Vanessa has lived in 12 countries while working in 65 countries worldwide. During which time Vanessa has worked with a multitude of formally incorporated co-ops in over 20 countries and co-op type groups in about 30 other countries.

Along with her acclaimed international co-operative experience, Vanessa is actively engaged through her work in the Canadian health care co-operative sector. Vanessa currently represents Canada on the International Health Co-op Organization (IHCO). She is currently preparing to represent Canada at the upcoming meetings of the IHCO and the HCW14 (Health Care Worldwide 2014) meetings in Europe along with the joint AGMs of the IHCO, HCCFC and the Quebec Federation at the Global Co-op Summit, all set to take place at the Quebec 2014 International Summit of Co-operatives in early October.

Aside from her governance work with healthcare co-ops, Vanessa works as a co-op developer based in Victoria, BC. On her spare time, Vanessa spends her time with family and friends in addition to supporting Celtic cultural events all over North America

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