COCo’s May Community e-Bulletin

Welcome to COCo's Community e-Bulletin!
Here's what we have in this month's release:

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- Hold a yearly Board training session to review and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Board and staff, the by-laws, the policies and the programs/services.

- Get three quotes before committing to investing in new technology. You can sponge tons of priceless info from the process.

- When writing or re-writing bylaws, don't re-invent the wheel. Get in touch with similar organizations to get advice or copies of their bylaws, or review sample documents on the web. Use this information to reflect on what your organization needs in its by-laws.

They were part of the myriad of examples that were shared at the last Ideas Exchange on Healthy Habit: Examining Systems and Structures That Keep Organizations Alive. (To receive a copy of the summary report, give Sarah a buzz at COCo).In the evaluation of the event, participants highlighted the importance of taking time to connect with others- to hear how other organizations function, the challenges they have, and to share solutions.

Another way we can connect with other organizations is by coming together to work on common struggles. There are several projects that come to mind. One is the May 3 demonstration organized by the Coalition Solidarité Santé for the right to public health carewww.CMAQ.net/fr/node/29462). If you can't attend, check the website for a petition you can circulate. Another collective project is the campaign to eradicate poverty that the Collectif pour un Quebec sans pauvrete is spearheading (http://www.pauvrete.qc.ca/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=166). This project goes on until next fall and has a petition in English along with good educational activities to conduct with your board, staff, and/or participants.

Please let us know if there are other important projects or activities going on that bring us together across sectors and interests within our community work. We need to continue to be active not only within our own organization, but with others for broader social change.

The next Ideas Exchange will take place on Saturday June 7 from 12:30 - 5 at St. Raymonds Community Centre in NDG. The theme of this workshop will be how we talk about what we do. Stay tuned for more details.

P.S. If you have a community posting that you would like to submit to the May e-Bulletin, please email us 100 words or fewer by May 26.

Visit the South Shore community partners network to find out what's happening every month in the South Shore. The network's objective is to build and develop contacts and offer networking support to a range of resources and services on the South Shore.
http://groups.msn.com/SouthShoreCommunityPartners

Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda is a volunteer-based organization. They are committed to strengthening networks within the English and French speaking population as well as encouraging community development initiatives.
www.neighbours-rouyn-noranda.ca.

Project Genesis is a grassroots community organization of Côte-des-Neiges, a culturally diverse Montréal neighbourhood, where over 40% of households live below the poverty line. Project Genesis stands with people on low incomes as they face some of their most difficult challenges, such as housing problems, access to pensions and welfare, and access to income supplement programs such as family benefits. For 29 years we have provided support in ways that favour participation, inclusion and social justice, through connecting individual services with community organizing, and by engaging a vibrant volunteer and member base.
www.genese.qc.ca

The Charities File is a joint project of the Canadian Federation of Voluntary Sector Networks and the Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development
March 31st marks the fiscal year end for many Canadian charities. Within six months of fiscal year end, registered charities are required to file a Registered Charity Information Return - the T3010A - with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

You can visit The Charities File website to access Frequently Asked Questions about the T3010A (http://pancan-cra.voluntarygateway.ca/en/faq) and other valuable information for your registered charity.

Materials listed below are available free to community organizations for a two-week loan from COCo's Lanie Melamed Resource Centre.

Picture This! 659 Posters of Social Movements in Quebec (1966-2007) by Jean-Pierre Boyer, Jean Desjardins and David Widgington

The incredible posters included in this collection document hundreds of union, feminist, community, international, political and student-led campaigns of Quebec between 1966 and 2007. These are essentially mini-snapshots of passionate causes, hard fought battles and glimpses of bygone eras that still, at times, resonate in our community today. The posters are, at times, so engaging as to leave the reader wanting more- more information about the cause, the artist, source of inspiration, the artists or the movement's evolution. This is a tremendous resource for anyone who would like to delve further into the poster as medium of expression or the social movements themselves. It is quite something to see such a variety of posters assembled in one space. Use it, study it, and enjoy it. It is quite extraordinary.

L'organisation communautaire: la mobilisation des acteurs collectifs by Martine Duperré

What drives citizens to take action in their communities? How do we go from raising individual concerns to inspiring social movements? And what is the best way to sustain these movements? These are all questions that are raised in Dupierre's book. L'organisation communautaire is an analysis of the community organization process
using theories drawn from anthropology, sociology and regional development. It is based on a case study format of ARACSM, 'L'Association régionale des resources alternatives et communautaires en santé mentale du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean' (ARACSM), a regional association for mental health. L'organisation communautaire is a good choice for those who would like to use this as a model for change, in community organizations, CLSCs, health centers and local development centers in Quebec.

Thanks to Karen Brown for contributing the 'Must Reads' and for her continued support with COCo's Resource Centre.

Community Postings

If you have a community posting that you would like to submit to the June e-Bulletin, please email us 100 words or fewer by May 26.

1. COCo: Summer Drop-In
2. COCo: "Getting To Maybe" Book Discussion May 15, noon at NDG Community Council.
3. COCo: Learning Circle on Organizational Transitions- June 18th, 2:30-4:30pm
4. COCo: JOB OFFER (Summer Students)
5. Taproot IV - Call for Submissions
6. CompanieF: Women's Entrepreneurship Challenge, 2nd Edition
7. Townshippers' Day 2008
8. Seniors' Day in Magog, May 7
9. Ethnoculture community fair
10. University of the Streets Café: Spring Schedule of Public Conversations
11. Call out for the Migrant Agricultural Workers Campaign, Summer 2008
12. HIPPY Montreal- Fundraising Activity, Sunday, May 25th
13. Anarchist Soccer
14. GEEK OUT! Sunday May 4th
15. Rad'a Community Space Fundraiser
16. Montreal Assault Prevention Centre (MAPC) Annual Raffle, May 14
17. Snap-On Sex Ed: silent art-auction to support the Sense Project
18. "Markeb men Waraq": Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) Theatre
19. Jewish Public Library Events
20. Avante Women's Centre Events
21. Santropol Events
22. 2110 Centre: Annual General Meeting
23. Concordia Centre for Human Relations and Community Studies: Public Workshops
24. 4th World Youth Congress - Quebec City, August 10 to 21
25. YES Montreal: 8th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artists Conference - Business Skills for Creative Souls.
26. Retirement Plan for Quebec's Community Sector
27. Not-for-Profit office space offered or needed
28. FUNDING - Centraide
29. RESOURCE: Montreal Association of Independent Libraries E-Resources
30. RESOURCE: 'Clear Writing and Design - A Reader Friendly Handbook'
31. JOB OFFER: Project 10 co-coordinator
32. OFFRE D'EMPLOI: COORDINATION GENERALE, CENTRE DE FORMATION POPULAIRE
33. JOB OFFER: Coordinator of Public Education,The Social Justice Committee
34. JOB OFFER: Federation of Home and School Associations: Executive Director
35. VOLUNTEER: Project Genesis
36. VOLUNTEER - ICA International
37. VOLUNTEER: RAD'A Montreal

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1. COCo: Summer Drop-In
Come get to know us, the work we do, our resource library and connect with other community organizations. Get legal information on charitable status, incorporation, employer and employee rights and responsibilities, board liability, conflict of interest, and other fun legal stuff we navigate as we work for social change. Discuss the issues facing your organization and we'll brainstorm tools, coping strategies and solutions together. Share your good news and skills! Board members, staff, volunteers and community organizers are all welcome. Please note that the COCo space is child-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. Our resources are mostly in English, but our staff also speak French. When: Every Tuesday, 12- 3pm, May 6th - June 17th, and starting again on July 22nd. Where: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Suite 470, Montréal (QC) H2X 2K5. Ph: (514) 849-8209;5599 | Toll free: (866) 552-8209;2626.

2. COCo: "Getting To Maybe" Book Discussion May 15, noon at NDG Community Council
If you are interested in organizational change, this book is for you! If you like to explore change with others, come for a brown bag lunch to discuss how the book speaks to you. Please call Frances at COCo (514-849-5599) with questions and to let us know how many people we should have coffee and tea for!

3. COCo: Learning Circle on Organizational Transitions- June 18th, 2:30-4:30pm
Has your organization recently experienced an intense period of transition (unusually high staff, volunteer or board turnover; the departure of a founder; a change in structure, etc)? Do you have particular challenges that you would like to think through or successful approaches to share? If so, join Tana Paddock (COCo) and Romy Schnaiberg (Hillel Montreal) for a learning circle in which we will explore people's lived experience of organizational transitions, as well as some theory and research that might help us to understand these experiences more deeply. This is the first in what could end up being a series of learning circle conversations on the topic. This first conversation will take place on June 18th, 2:30-4:30pm at Hillel Montreal (3460 rue Stanley , just north of Sherbrooke near Peel Metro) . Please email Tana Paddock to RSVP at tanapaddock@gmail.com .

4. COCo: JOB OFFER (Summer Students)
Subject to funding, COCo is hiring one or two students to work with us on a variety of exciting communication, legal and/or other projects this summer. TO BE ELIGIBLE: you must be between 15 and 30 years old and need to have been a full time student during the past academic year, and be returning to school in the fall. You also have to be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Send us your resume now, as the position(s) will fill up quickly! Send applications to 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Suite 470, Montréal (QC) H2X 2K5 or info@coco-net.org.

5. TAPROOT IV - Call for Submissions
Taproot IV: Poetry, Prose and Images from the Eastern Townships invites submissions of writings, photos, drawings and artwork from the Townships. Deadline August 1, 2008. Submission guidelines: www.townshippers.qc.ca/C-taproot.aspx. Info: Cathy Turner, 819-566-5717 (1-866-566-5717) or ct@townshippers.qc.ca.

6. CompanieF: Women's Entrepreneurship Challenge, 2nd Edition
The main objective of the Women's Entrepreneurship Challenge is to promote women's entrepreneurship in Montreal. To be eligible, women must be 18 years of age or older, live in Montreal, earn a low income and be in the start-up or pre-start-up phase of their business. Over and above gaining access to a network of resources for women entrepreneurs, participants will also have the opportunity to meet potential financial partners. Supporting women's entrepreneurship is another way of creating jobs in our city. Money prizes will be awarded within five categories, for a total of 5000$: services, social economy, retail, arts & culture, and production & transformation. Deadline: Tuesday, May 15th 2008 at 17:00. For more information, please visit www.compagnie-f.org or call us at (514) 381-7333.

7. Townshippers' Day 2008 - Sutton, Saturday September 20
Townshippers' Day 2008 goes to Sutton! An organizing committee is off and running, chaired by Mayor Ken Hill. Launching the annual Jazz and Blues Festivals as well as kicking off the opening of Panoramaduodlacôte 2008, or "viewing the colours" on the mountain, T-Day will be a vibrant example of the Townships' best in arts and culture. Volunteers or sponsors who would like to get involved in Townshippers' Day are invited to contact Kate Wisdom at 450-263-4422 (1-866-263-4422) or kw@townshippers.qc.ca.

8. Seniors' Day in Magog on May 7
Seniors' Day 2008 in Magog is Wednesday, May 7. This marks the 10th anniversary! "You Are Still Important - Stay Young at Heart" is this year's theme. Guests include Dr. Wayne Smith, Somen Goodman, and the comedy team of Norman Gordon and Ronald Maheu. Seniors' Day offers many more events and of course all the booths, where you can meet engaged people who offer products and services for seniors. Where else can you get this much entertainment - and lunch - for only five bucks?! Tickets are available in advance only, so reserve yours soon. Contact Marty Paterson at 819 566-5717 or 1-866-566-5717 or hal@townshippers.qc.ca.

9. Ethnoculture community fair
Ethnoculture invites you to come to Montreal to testimonials, and activism concerning the experiences of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, transsexuals, transvestites and queers from ethnocultural communities in Montreal May 23-25, 2008. Participate in CATHARSIS, which is free to the public, by reserving a table for our special community fair on Saturday, May 24, from 9am to 5pm for only $10 (if you can contribute more than that, we would be more than grateful). Groups with the most interactive activities are eligible to win prizes. To find out more about our programming, visit ourwebsite: www.ethnoculture.org

10. University of the Streets Café: Spring Schedule of Public Conversations
*Monday, May 5 o 7 to 9 p.m.
University of the Streets Café 5th anniversary!!
Conversation Space: How do we build a conversant community?
Guests: Thomas Haig
Moderator: Elizabeth Hunt
Venue: Arts Café, 201 Fairmount O.
*Thursday, May 8, 7 to 9 p.m.
Art and Oppression: What are we using art for?
Guests: Pascal Contamine, Ilona Dougherty
Moderator: Lynne Cooper
Venue: Café Culturel Volver, 5604 ave du Parc
*Tuesday, May 13, 7 to 9 p.m.
The Ethical Engineer: How can small decisions in design lead to socially and environmentally responsible solutions?
Guests: To be confirmed
Moderator: Mario Ciaramicoli
Venue: Coop La Maison verte, 5785 Sherbrooke O.
*Wednesday, May 14, 7 to 9 p.m.
University of the Streets Café 5th anniversary!!
Conversation Space: How is a conversation a community?
Guests: Eric Abitbol, Janice Astbury
Moderator: Elizabeth Hunt
Venue: Café Sarajevo, 6548 Saint-Laurent

11. CALL OUT FOR THE MIGRANT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS CAMPAIGN, SUMMER 2008
During the summer there will be a new Solidarity Across Borders campaign to break the isolation of migrant workers who work on the farms outside of Montreal. Part of this outreach will be organized through regional bike tours. This campaign will include workshops on the basics of migrant realities in Canada, special training sessions to prepare for the bike tours and outreach preparation, focusing on the plight of migrant workers.
We invite you to join us during our tours (on bikes, but with arrangement for alternative transport if needed) to meet the workers and to show solidarity. We especially seek people who speak Spanish.
Next meetings are on May 5th, 12th and 26th at the Gazebo of Parc Mont-Royal (near Parc ave. between Pine ave. and Mont-Royal) at 7pm.
You must participate in one of the meetings to join the campaign later in the summer.
If you cannot come on these dates, but still wish to join please email caravanemigrants@gmail.com

12. HIPPY Montreal - Fundraising Activity, Sunday, May 25th
Super book sale, crafts and storytelling for kids, tea room for parent and only-kidz stuff garage sale. Sunday May 25, from 10 am to 5 pm - (6870 Terrebonne corner of Mariette) - Rain or Shine. For more information: 514-486-1486 or check http://www.centreforliteracy.qc.ca/projects/hippy.htm

13. ANARCHIST SOCCER
People interested in playing anarchist soccer can come out to two games currently being held: Wednesday at 6pm at NDG Park, corner of Sherbrooke and Girouard. Meeting is north-east end of the park and on Sunday afternoons at 2pm at Laurier Park, Laurier and Mentana. Meeting is north-west corner of the park, west of the dog run.If you don't know what anarchist soccer is, it does indeed have some rules. The idea is to celebrate fun, spontaneity without the discriminatory practices that are unfortunately a big part of organized sports. When winning and being "better" cease to be important, we tend to have a much better time of it. Info: alexmegelas@gmail.com

14. GEEK OUT! Sunday May 4th
On Sunday May 4th, Geek Montreal is holding a Geek OUT!. The Geek OUT! is a celebration of play and the fun things that make us geeks. For an afternoon, you get to: play board games, watch sci-fi movies, do arts and crafts, eat snacks and laugh in the company of other geeks. Geek OUT!s are held at the Montreal Urban Community Sustainment Coop: 2000 Northcliffe, Suite 218 (by Vendome metro) and go from 2pm onwards. It's a potluck event with a $5 suggested donation going towards MUCS for use of the space. Info: http://www.geekmontreal.com

15. Rad'a Community Space Fundraiser
Think 'Yogic-ally' Act Locally: rad'a Montreal and ascent magazine invite you to explore the connection between your inner life and the outer environment. We invite you to hatha yoga "hidden language" workshop that sheds light on your relationship with the urban, ecological, work and home environments. Offered by ascent columnist and author Swami Lalitananda as part of her North American Inner Life of Asanas book tour. Wednesday, May 7th at rad'a Montreal (841 rue Gilford) 7-9pm25$ ($30 at the door) space limited, please call to reserve 514 499-3999 or visit www.radamontreal.com

16. Montreal Assault Prevention Centre (MAPC) Annual Raffle, May 14
For only $5,you can make a difference in helping women and children prevent all forms of abuse in their lives. To buy tickets, send a cheque made out to the MAPC ($5 per ticket) specifying (on the cheque or on a piece of paper) that you want to buy raffle tickets as opposed to making a donation. Be sure also to include your full address and phone number(s). Send to: MAPC @ C.P. 237, Succ. Place du Parc, Montréal, QC H2X 4A4. To sell tickets, write or call Louise Houle, volunteer coordinator, (514-383-4245; weezieh@videotron.ca). Or, make a donation (by mail or on line http://cpamapc.org/en/) of any amount over $10 and receive a receipt for income tax purposes.

17. Snap-On Sex Ed: silent art-auction to support the Sense Project
Teenage peer educators from Head & Hands host a silent auction that breaks silence and celebrates the Sense Project's 1st-year anniversary of sex education workshops and youth peer-to-peer health support. Snap-On Sex Ed, will feature over 20 art pieces by Sense peer educators (14-17 years old), health animators and friends of the project.
Vernissage: Friday May 23rd 2008 6-10pm. Snap Magazine loft space: 4064 St-Laurent #1. The exhibit will run until May 27th (Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm-Mon-Tues 6-9pm). $10 (suggested donation).

18. "Markeb men Waraq": Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) Theatre
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights presents the much-anticipated marquee event of the year "Markeb men Waraq" (Paper Boat),a play performed by students to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Alnakba (Catastrophe). Sunday May 18th 2008 @ 7PM, Vanier College Auditorium in room A-103 of the A-building. We encourage you to purchase your tickets as soon as it is possible as they are so limited. Call (514) 692-2377 or (514) 651-9917 or email tickets@sphr.org.

19. Jewish Public Library Events
*Annual Fundraiser: Rick Mercer
Canada's favourite comedian and television personality Rick Mercer is the star attraction at the Jewish Public Library Annual Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Imperial Theatre, Centre Leo & Sandra Kolber, 1432 Bleury. The Library will also honour Rosalind and Morris Goodman and Family. Tickets on sale at $150 & $250 and all proceeds go toward the library's collections. For tickets and information, please call (514) 345-2627 ext: 3042 or visit www.jewishpubliclibrary.org.
*25th annual First Fruits Anthology Gala Launch
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste-Catherine Road , Montreal . The gala honours high school students from Quebec who contributed to the anthology works of fiction, essays and poetry in English, French, Hebrew and Yiddish, as well as original artwork. Also includes a performance by the winner of the Clarence Fink Memorial Music Scholarship 2008 of the Jewish Public Library. Reception to follow. Free and everyone welcome. For more information call (514) 345-2627 ext. 3017 or log onto www.jewishpubliclibrary.org.

20. Avante Women's Centre 'Open 'til 8' Events
Avante Women's Centre 'is open till 8pm on Tuesdays in May. Free daycare and/or transportation is available for the following events:
*May 6: International No-Diet Day Celebration 9:30-11:30am,
*May 6: Avante Women's Centre, 2, Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford Talented Tuesdays Build a Flower planter $10.00 RSVP 10 places only!6:00 pm
*May 8: Fiddlehead Quiche and Nettle Soup 1pm $2, please call to register. Volunteers needed to pick fiddleheads at 11pm
*May 13: "Killers Paradise" (documentary) Pot luck: 5:30pm, movie: 6:00 pm
*May 20: "What's holding you back? Letting go & moving on"Pot luck: 5:30pm, workshop: 6:00 pm
*May 27: "Rolling up our sleeves for women's economic independence!" Interactive workshop on poverty: 6:00pm. Bring a light coloured long-sleeved t-shirt.

21. Santropol Events
*May 8 - Santropol Roulant Annual General Meeting! This is an important date to mark in your calendars and we are recruiting candidates for our Board of Directors. If you are interested or want to know more, give us a call at (514) 284-9335 as soon as possible because we want to have all nominations in by the end of the week.
*June 19 - launch and Santropol Roulant birthday party. Come Raise the Roof at !!! Lookout for a more a formal invitation coming soon by mail.

22. 2110 Centre: Annual General Meeting
Please join us and eat good food, meet the board/staff, find out what we've been up to this past year, learn more about the Centre and its exciting new direction, vote on constitutional changes and vote in new board members! May 8th, 2008 -7pm @ QPIRG Concordia - 1500 deMaisonneuve O., suite 204 (above the cafe depot). The location is wheelchair accessible and scent free. Bus tickets will be available. Childcare and/or English/French whisper translation are available by request- to access these please contact the 2110 at least 48hrs prior to the AGM. Please check out our website or contact the centre for more info, proposed changes to the constitution and to find out the procedure for running for the board. For more info: Centre2110@gmail.com 514.848.2424 e. 7431

23. Concordia Centre for Human Relations and Community Studies: Public Workshops
May 20-24 - The Foundations & Practice Appreciative Inquiry with Bernard Mohr & Joanne Daykin
May 31 - Create your Desired Future: A workshop of self-discovery with Naomi Kahane
June 16-21 - Open Systems Theory with Merrelyn Emery
Oct. 2008 - Certification in Personal and Professional Coaching with Jim Gavin & Madeleine Mcbrearty
Please visit http://chrcs.concordia.ca for more info and to register or call Natalie at 514.848.2424 ext 2273

24. 4th World Youth Congress - Quebec City, August 10 to 21
World Youth Congress is open for applications now. Apply to become part of this breakthrough event on youth-led development. More than half of the 600 delegates will be in the activist category, young people who have either done an amazing project, or want to do one but need funding. Forecast: 30-50 delegates in the young educator, journalist and artist categories, and about 60 observers. Most delegates will be 18 to 25 years old, but some delegates 15-18 and 25-30 will be accepted. As always, 100 places are reserved for the host nation - this time, Canada. Visit www.wyc2008.ca/apply/ for more information.

25. YES Montreal: 8th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artists Conference - Business Skills for Creative Souls.
In its 8th year of providing insight through workshops and panel discussions, the Montreal Self-Employed Artists Conference will once again take place at the Centaur Theatre and will host inspiring panels featuring Montreal's most renowned artists, celebrities, and industry representatives. Workshops and discussions will focus on, amongst others, law and the arts, grantsmanship, and marketing your artistic endeavor effectively. Hosted by Andy Nulman & Dave Cool. Takes place Monday, June 2, 2008, 9am-5pm. Cost: $30.00 (Early Bird Special $25.00). For information call 514.878.9788 or www.yesmontreal.ca

26. Retirement Plan for Quebec's Community Sector
The Centre de formation populaire and Relais Femmes are currently promoting a retirement plan for Quebec's community sector, due to begin October 1st, 2008. The deadline to join the plan has been extended to May 15th. For more information, visit:
http://www.lecfp.qc.ca or http://www.relais-femmes.qc.ca

27. Not-for-Profit Office space offered or needed
Not for profit organization looking to share office space with another organization as of June 2008 either by: a) Sharing the cost of rent on near Beaubien metro or b) Sharing your office space with us which should be ideally located near Rosemont, Beaubien or Jean Talon metro. If interested, please email eoservices@sympatico.ca.

28. FUNDING - Centraide
For the 4th consecutive year, Centraide of Greater Montreal is offering "accompaniment" funding for Centraide supported agencies. Organizations who are currently funded by Centraide can apply for training on strategic planning or evaluation. Successful applicants who wish to receive this training in English will work with a COCo facilitator. An information session will be held on *May 15, 9:30 to 11:30* at CRIM, 550 Sherbrooke West. Representatives of groups who have received funding in the past will talk about the impact of this type of training in their organizations. To register, please call Chantal Bissonnette at 514 288-1261, extension 204 or email bissonnettea@centraide-mtl.org by May 9th.

29. RESOURCE: Montreal Association of Independent Libraries E-Resources
Beginning April 2008 the Montreal Association of Independent Libraries will provide individuals throughout Quebec with free access to English language e-resources, including databases, online reference tools, and eBooks. You can access this information by going to the MAIL website www.independentlibraries.org and signing up as a member of MAIL This resource has been made available with help from a grant from Canadian Heritage to support minority language communities. For additional information contact us at info@independentlibraries.org.

30. RESOURCE: 'Clear Writing and Design - A Reader Friendly Handbook'
A new resource handbook "Clear Writing and Design - A Reader Friendly Handbook" is now available for organizations and individuals writing information that will be read by the Anglophone public. Published in the Eastern Townships in March 2008, this useful handbook is available from Literacy in Action located in Lennoxville. Call (819) 346 7009 or (888) 303 7009 to request a free copy.

31. JOB OFFER: Project 10 co-coordinator
Through support, advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual and questioning youth 14-25. Project 10 is looking for a bilingual, self-directed and organized individual to work part-time in a team-based structure, and welcomes applications from candidates from traditionally disadvantaged communities. Responsibilites inlcude: Peer counseling in French and English, workshop facilitation, office administration, networking. 22 hrs/wk at $16/hour. Send CV and cover letter to questions@p10.qc.ca or 6 Weredale Park, Montreal QC, H3Z 1Y6, attn: Project 10 Hiring Committee, by 5pm May 12th, 2008. Visit www.p10.qc.ca for more information.

32. OFFRE D'EMPLOI: COORDINATION GENERALE, CENTRE DE FORMATION POPULAIRE
Sous l'autorité du conseil d'administration, la personne à la coordination générale occupe un poste cadre et est responsable de la gestion de l'organisme. Elle planifie, organise, coordonne et supervise les activités courantes ainsi que l'ensemble des projets. Elle stimule et développe le travail en équipe. Elle assure la gestion du personnel dans le respect de la convention collective. Elle voit à l'application des politiques de l'organisme ainsi qu'au respect des lois et règlements en vigueur. Elle est responsable de la gestion financière et représente l'organisme auprès des bailleurs de fonds et des différents partenaires. Poste permanent à temps plein, semaine de 4 jours (28 heures) avec possibilité d'aménager son horaire. Salaire: 48,000$. Avantages sociaux: assurances collectives et régime de retraite. Entrée en fonction juin 2008. Faites parvenir votre CV au plus tard le 16 mai 2008, à 17H00 par courriel, au info@lecfp.qc.ca, par télécopie, au (514) 842-1417 ou à: Comité de sélection, Centre de formation populaire,
65 rue de Castelnau Ouest, bureau 300, Montréal, H2R 2W3.

33. JOB OFFER: The Social Justice Committee: Coordinator of Public Education
The Social Justice Committee is seeking a full-time coordinator for its public education programs. The education coordinator will be responsible for managing, promoting and ensuring the effectiveness of the SJC's human rights public education programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the SJC, and will be an integral part of the core staff unit that guides the organization's programs. Salary for 32 hours/week is $30,000/year. One-year position with possibility of renewal. For full job description, visit http://s-j-c.net/English/news/job.html. Please send your CV to info@sjc-cjs.org by May 19th at 5pm

34. JOB OFFER: Federation of Home and School Associations: Executive Director
Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations is an independent, incorporated not for profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the education and general well being of children and youth. QFHSA promotes the involvement of parents, students, educators and the community at large in the advancement of learning and acts as a voice for parents. We are seeking an Executive Director. We offer: a part-time, three month contract, renewable contingent upon obtaining funding. A flexible schedule. A dynamic and innovative work environment. Position begins: August 2008. Closing date: June 2, 2008. Please forward your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter by Email, mail or in person. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. QFHSA, | Tel: (514) 481-5619 or 888-808-5617 | info@qfhsa.org Full job description by request at online at http://www.qfhsa.org or by emailing info@qfhsa.org .

35. VOLUNTEER: Project Genesis
Project Genesis strives for improved accessibility to social, government and community services, and promotes civic participation by engaging individuals and other community groups in addressing the common concerns of people on low incomes. To support its daily activities, Project Genesis is always looking for bilingual volunteers to advise at the Storefront - empowering visitors to learn about their social rights and support them through the various bureaucratic processes and procedures to defend those rights. The shifts are 4-hours per week, and we ask for a minimum 6 month commitment.For more information, please call Claire at 514-738-2036 x407 or email her at Claire@genese.qc.ca.

36. VOLUNTEER - ICA International
The Institute of Cultural Affairs International is hosting a six-week International Training Program and is looking for host families for their Global Homestay Program. Requirements include: ablity to converse in English, live near public transit less than 30 minutes to downtown, have an enclosed bedroom and a bathroom that can be used by a guest, an interest in sharing your home and your time on evenings and weekends throughout the three week period. Host families do not recieve remuneration. ICA Internation will pay for the costs associated with participant needs (food, transport). Contact Sarah Farina at (514) 845-7111, email homestay@ica-international.org or visit www.ica-international.org.

37. VOLUNTEER: RAD'A MONTREAL
rad'a Montreal and ascent magazine are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways: marketing, graphic design, events and editorial. We are also inviting those interested intending and maintaining our yoga and community space as we move into the summer season. Be part of a dynamic non-profit organization in the plateau. rad'a montreal and ascent magazine offer a unique space that supports personal growth and reflection, coupled with a vision - and practices - for a healthy and sustainable community. If you are interested in lending a hand or sharing your expertise, please send a short e-mail with your availabilities and how you would like to help out to Vienna@ascentmagagzine.com.