Welcome to Special Olympics BC's Volunteer Professional Development Series! We are offering these sessions to thank the remarkable administrative volunteers who do so much to make SOBC programs possible, and create opportunities for these amazing individuals to connect, learn, and brainstorm together.
The series of webinars will cover a range of topics, and SOBC would really love to hear feedback from volunteers on topics you would like the series to cover. To share your thoughts, please contact your Region's Community Development Coordinator.
Upcoming webinars
Please stay tuned for future webinars. In the meantime, we invite you to browse our past webinars below. If you would like to share your ideas and feedback, please email Donna at dma@specialolympics.bc.ca or reach out by phone at 604-908-6491. Thank you.
Past VPDS Webinars
2023
- May 10: Conflict Management and Effective Communication Session 3
- May 3: Conflict Management and Effective Communication Session 2
- April 26: Conflict Management and Effective Communication Session 1
- January 25: Fundraising Workshop | PDF Presentation | Additional Information from Discussion
Please click here to visit Fundraising Resources Page
Please click here to visit Grant Resources Page
2022
- December: Volunteer Engagement and Management
- June 20: Diverse Abilities in Sport - Autism (Part 2)
- June 6: Diverse Abilities in Sport - Autism (Part 1)
- April 26: Internal Communications
Please click here to find more communications resources - April 6: Recruitment Marketing
Please click here to find more communications resources - March: SOBC Awards Information Session
- February: Why Are Pronouns Important? (no recording available due to presenter requirements)
- January: Moving Inclusion Forward (no recording available due to presenter requirements)
2021
- December: Anti-Bullying and Harassment Workshop
- November: Cyber Security Foundations | PDF presentation
- June: Sexual Health
- April: Staying positive throughout the pandemic
Watch below as the always inspiring Mark Tewksbury, Olympic swimming champion, Companion of the Order of Canada, and Special Olympics Canada Past Chair kicked off the series.
SOBC is also continuing our Coach Development Webinars. Webinars cover both sport-specific and general topics. Please click here to find upcoming events, recordings of past sessions, and more online coach education resources.
