How can you ‘bake-safety’ into a volunteer program from the beginning? A business case inspired by the November 23, 2023 conference Non-Profit and Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
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Safety and the Volunteer: How to Comply With/Excel at AB’s OHS Requirements
A conference on how small-non-profits (SNP) can navigate their obligations under Alberta’s occupational, health, and safety (OHS) legislation.
Continue readingSurveying a Sea of Description
The results of a time-limited survey of volunteer role descriptions. The common fields used and their definitions.
Continue reading(A) Typical Volunteer
A Matrix that combines two dimensions to define volunteer roles. The dimensions are the length of time for the volunteer role and the classic ARCI responsibility matrix.
Continue readingOHS, SNPs, and HELP! – November 23, 2023 Conference
A conference proposal to help small non-profits (SNP) navigate their obligations under Alberta’s occupational, health, and safety (OHS) legislation.
Continue readingSafety, the Volunteer, and the Accountant
What are the OHS obligations a non-profit has in respect to its volunteers? An overview of the challenges and opportunities.
Continue readingDeciding on a Briefing Note
A decision request can help small non-profits (SNPs) make better decisions. The briefing note is discussed and the basis for a well-crafted decision.
Continue readingA Jack (of all tools) In the Box
An update to the QIR Project Tool, an All-in-One Tool Kit for small Projects. Contains a Project Plan, Contact List, and a QDIRF.

GMailing a SNP
A shared email is like a public space, it requires cultural norms and a few rules. This blog introduces these and builds on a series discussing Google’s products and how they can help a Small Non-Profit (SNP).

GDrive Sanity
Principles and a few housekeeping Rules to Keep your small non-profit’s GDrive from becoming a ‘dumping ground’ of files.
