Deborah Wach, CVA
Volunteer Role - Director of Advocacy (Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders - Ontario) at PAVRO -Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders Ontario- Claim this Profile
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Brett Paveling
I had the privilege of working with Deb while she was covering a medical leave at Community Living Mississauga. Her strong work ethic and caring nature helped her fit right in as our temporary Volunteer Manager. Deb’s organizational skills also shone through during her short tenure with us. Personable and efficient, Deb would make a great addition to any organization’s volunteer management team.
Kinshuk Munjal
Deborah is a mentor to me.She is a very proactive,positive and ambitious leader.She helped me in building strong communication skills and assisted in transition to Canadian Culture.She has great people skills and with her abilities was promoted to the next level(Director) in no time. Even today i feel Deb's training me as a caller helped me to step in to IT industry .I want to recommend Deb for her helpful persona and planning efficient training for new volunteers.
Brett Paveling
I had the privilege of working with Deb while she was covering a medical leave at Community Living Mississauga. Her strong work ethic and caring nature helped her fit right in as our temporary Volunteer Manager. Deb’s organizational skills also shone through during her short tenure with us. Personable and efficient, Deb would make a great addition to any organization’s volunteer management team.
Kinshuk Munjal
Deborah is a mentor to me.She is a very proactive,positive and ambitious leader.She helped me in building strong communication skills and assisted in transition to Canadian Culture.She has great people skills and with her abilities was promoted to the next level(Director) in no time. Even today i feel Deb's training me as a caller helped me to step in to IT industry .I want to recommend Deb for her helpful persona and planning efficient training for new volunteers.
Brett Paveling
I had the privilege of working with Deb while she was covering a medical leave at Community Living Mississauga. Her strong work ethic and caring nature helped her fit right in as our temporary Volunteer Manager. Deb’s organizational skills also shone through during her short tenure with us. Personable and efficient, Deb would make a great addition to any organization’s volunteer management team.
Kinshuk Munjal
Deborah is a mentor to me.She is a very proactive,positive and ambitious leader.She helped me in building strong communication skills and assisted in transition to Canadian Culture.She has great people skills and with her abilities was promoted to the next level(Director) in no time. Even today i feel Deb's training me as a caller helped me to step in to IT industry .I want to recommend Deb for her helpful persona and planning efficient training for new volunteers.
Brett Paveling
I had the privilege of working with Deb while she was covering a medical leave at Community Living Mississauga. Her strong work ethic and caring nature helped her fit right in as our temporary Volunteer Manager. Deb’s organizational skills also shone through during her short tenure with us. Personable and efficient, Deb would make a great addition to any organization’s volunteer management team.
Kinshuk Munjal
Deborah is a mentor to me.She is a very proactive,positive and ambitious leader.She helped me in building strong communication skills and assisted in transition to Canadian Culture.She has great people skills and with her abilities was promoted to the next level(Director) in no time. Even today i feel Deb's training me as a caller helped me to step in to IT industry .I want to recommend Deb for her helpful persona and planning efficient training for new volunteers.
Credentials
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Certified Volunteer Administrator
Council for Certification in Volunteer AdministrationOct, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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PAVRO -Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders Ontario
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Role - Director of Advocacy (Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders - Ontario)
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Community Living Mississauga
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Canada
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager of Volunteer Services
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Apr 2016 - Present
Community Living Mississauga supports individuals who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningful improved. As Manager of Volunteer Services, oversight and ongoing screening was provided to 300 + volunteers and students. Community Living Mississauga supports individuals who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningful improved. As Manager of Volunteer Services, oversight and ongoing screening was provided to 300 + volunteers and students.
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Community Living Mississauga
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Canada
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager of Volunteers - Interim Contract Position
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Community Living Mississauga supports individuals who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningful improved. As Manager of Volunteer Services, oversight and ongoing screening was provided to 300 + volunteers and students. Community Living Mississauga supports individuals who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningful improved. As Manager of Volunteer Services, oversight and ongoing screening was provided to 300 + volunteers and students.
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Spectra Community Support Services
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Operations
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2014
Responsible for managing and training 350 carefully selected volunteers who gave over 27,500 hours, annually, of support to the organization. Engaged, enlisted, and motivated volunteers and staff toward a common cause.Increased volunteer retention by 25%.Managed and supervised support staff, student interns and volunteers who received over 83,000 distress calls annually. Oversaw referrals to counselling resources, community agencies, food banks, shelters and legal resources.
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Member of the Executive Committee
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2012 - 2013
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Manager Volunteers and Family Programs
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2010
Responsible for: Family ProgramsVolunteer ManagementFood Bank Responsible for: Family ProgramsVolunteer ManagementFood Bank
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Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator
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1998 - 2007
Volunteer ManagementActivation Restorative Care Volunteer ManagementActivation Restorative Care
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Teacher
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1996 - 2000
Taught Validation TherapyTaught Activation, Recreation and Motivation for Older AdultsTaught Introduction to GerontologySupervised Gerontology Practicum Students Taught Validation TherapyTaught Activation, Recreation and Motivation for Older AdultsTaught Introduction to GerontologySupervised Gerontology Practicum Students
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Managing Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator, Fairfield Seniors Centre - City of Etobicoke Parks an
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1982 - 1987
Opened and managed City of Etobicoke's first senior's recreational centre Opened and managed City of Etobicoke's first senior's recreational centre
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Assistant to Supervisor
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1980 - 1982
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Recreation Coordinator
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1978 - 1980
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Education
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2014 - 2014
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Community Health Leadership - Executive program -
2010 - 2012
Sheridan College
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1977 - 1981
University of Guelph
BA, Social Science -
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University of Waterloo
Leadership Certificate -
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Tyndale
Studies Master of Theology
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