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First Name:	Jesse
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Last Name:	Bowen
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Biography:	Jesse Bowen started in volunteerism as a pre-teen and has filled numerous positions from door-to-door donation solicitation to board membership. She has been working in the field of Volunteer Management since May 2004. Jesse provides the majority of training for the PG Hospice Society, presents in the community and works to build partnerships with other agencies. She is responsible for the supervision of approximately 70 core volunteers and the co-ordination of over 130 episodic volunteers. She also oversees the various volunteer-driven grief and palliative support programs offered by the Society. Jesse founded the Prince George Training Coalition which developed a standardized manual for teaching basic skills to “therapeutic volunteers.” Each member agency trains their volunteers for specific positions, however 14 hours of basic skills are delivered through the coalition. Jesse is an active participant of the CyberVPM on-line discussion forum and as a result was invited to participate in a 'keyboard roundtable discussion' on the topic of supporting volunteers through stressful situations. The compilation of that discussion is published on e-Volunteerism. http://www.e-volunteerism.com/quarterly/05jan/05jan-keyboard.php. Jesse's previous work as a counselor has been a valuable asset to her current position. During her 10 years in that career she developed and delivered workshops, sat on task forces and community-based committees, facilitated groups and provided one-to-one counseling. Her experience includes: addictions, dual disorders, Indian residential school trauma, FASD, and working with men convicted of spousal assault. Jesse is best known for her flexibility, her commitment to people who are vulnerable or underprivileged, and her willingness to step out of the box in her approach to handling challenges.
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Embracing Diversity

Contributed by: Jesse Bowen

Wednesday, December 13, 2006 (6 years 153 days ago)

Diversity, cultural sensitivity, and tolerance are loaded terms and can bring up all sorts of thoughts and feelings.


Tips for Effective Training Sessions

Contributed by: Jesse Bowen

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 (6 years 258 days ago)

If you asked 10 people for a list of what to do for a successful training session, you will likely get 10 different opinions: Humor vs. no humor, a strict schedule vs. flexibility, PowerPoint vs. no PowerPoint, give out manuals at the beginning vs. give out manuals at the end. With such contrary advice, how do you know which to follow? Most volunteer managers train their volunteers to one level or another. It may be called orientation, but it is still some level of training. Here are 14 suggestions for you to ensure success...


Addiction, Recovery and Volunteering

Contributed by: Jesse Bowen

Wednesday, August 09, 2006 (6 years 279 days ago)

Sally shows up to her volunteer shift slurring her speech and smelling of alcohol. The staff she is working with tries hard to ignore it since she is “only” folding papers and does not have any client contact. Sally makes a comment about the great party another volunteer threw last night.


Using Networks to Enhance Volunteer Training

Contributed by: Jesse Bowen

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 (6 years 363 days ago)

Long wait times between training sessions and small numbers of participants in volunteer training sessions are just a couple of the on-going challenges for volunteer resource managers (VRMs). For volunteers it is frustrating to complete training in one agency only to be told they have to start all over again when volunteering at a different agency. A group of innovative VRMs in a small city have found a win-win solution for all involved.

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