Knowing your Organization: A Workshop for Elder Volunteers

The SPEC Elders Circle is testing several modules that we hope to include in a program titled, Becoming Organizational Guiding Elders,* that we’ll offer later in 2023. The third in the series of ‘test modules’ is coming up in just over two weeks with a focus on organizations and how they behave.

Dr. Kevin Lee, UBC Sauder School of Business, will offer a two-part introduction to Organizational Behaviour focused on information for elder who volunteer or staff NGO’s and Community organizations.

Anyone who is interested can participate in this upcoming pilot module. Bring your elder-self (or even your mid-age self) and learn about how organizations are structured and behave, the benefits and pitfalls of different organizational structures, with special focus on the structures that characterize charitable/community and non-governmental organizations.

If you have elders in your organization, consider recommending this training as an encouragement to their elder wisdom and to better understand their organization.

*This is a two part module. Please attend both dates to ensure the most enjoyable experience.

Please email Elders@spec.bc.ca with any questions you may have.

*The 2023 program, Becoming Organizational Guiding Elders is designed to equip elders who are volunteers or staff to better understand their organizations and to bring more or their age-related wisdom and skills into supporting the organizations they serve.