Nonprofit/voluntary sector executive directors, board members, volunteer managers and nonprofit/voluntary staff members will benefit from attending this six session workshop series that explores how to create an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment in which the skills and knowledge of all volunteers are recognized and valued.

Participants will have an understanding of the different categories under which immigrants/refugees enter Canada, and ways in which newcomers can be welcomed and provided with ongoing support in the workplace. Participants will evaluate their current workplace/volunteer policies and practices to determine how effectively they currently support newcomers and discuss how their policies and practices can be modified to be more inclusive.
 
Through discussion and dialogue, participants will explore the many differences that exist in their workplaces and the importance of being aware of existing assumptions and stereotypes. They will learn skills for communicating across differences and how to effectively use these skills for dialogue and negotiation.
 
The workshop consists of six modules:
 
1. Understanding the Context of Immigration
2. Receiving Newcomers to your Workplace
3. Providing On-going Support to Newcomers in the Workplace
4. Awareness of Cultural Differences and Diversity in the Workplace
5. Checking Assumptions and Challenging Stereotypes
6. Communicating Across Difference
 
The modules were developed by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Extension program and are grounded in research.
 
What Others Had to Say About this Workshop:
                                                                                          
"Really enjoyed this course. It has been fun as well as very informative. I look forward to using these new skills and resources.”

"I will be recommending this workshop to my board members and have passed the details to other services providers who work in the HR/industry – great work everyone!”

"The 6 sessions have been awesome, powerful and of course, deliverable!”
 
Presenters:
 
Zenobia Jamal is an adult educator with a special interest in the impact of diversity on teaching and learning experiences. As a principle of Zenev Educational Consultants, Zenobia has been involved in facilitating workshops which provide effective strategies for dealing with the many kinds of diversity encountered in workplaces and other learning environments, and has also worked with newcomers to Canada in a variety of settings.

Evelyn Hamdon is a principal in Zenev Educational Consultants who specialize in workplace learning related to creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. She is also the project coordinator for the Global Citizenship Curriculum Development initiative at the University of Alberta. Her areas of teaching and research include identity, anti racism, anti-oppression and adult education.

It is NOT possible to register for only one session.
 
Only 30 participants will be accepted, so hurry now to sign up for this unique learning opportunity! 
 
Location: 
The Support Network at #400, 10025-106 St.  Volunteer Edmonton is the organizer and host for these workshops.
 
Cost: 
$300/person + GST = $315.00 (includes all six sessions, all materials and refreshments) 
 
Registration:
To register, select the number of tickets you require and click on the "order" button above. Visa, Mastercard and Amex credit cards are accepted.
 
Questions???  Call Evelyn at (780) 732-6655 or email epham@volunteeredmonton.com.

The Support Network
Baker Centre #400, 10025-106 St
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Friday, September 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM - Friday, October 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM (MT)

Volunteer Edmonton and the City of Edmonton