Events

Join the Catalyste+ community at our monthly events where you can meet other advisors, learn about upcoming opportunities, and be part of something bigger.

Upcoming events

This is the final webinar in our three-part series hosted by our Indigenous and Northern Services team. This webinar is led by Pitseolak Pfeifer, a consultant in Indigenous engagement, policy, research, corporate training, and the owner of Inuit Solutions. Pitseolak has over 25 years of experience offering culturally grounded programs supporting leadership and reconciliation. Advisors interested in working in Nunavut are encouraged to join!

January 15 at 2PM EST

We invite all new Catalyste+ Advisors to our one-hour training session. Advisors will learn how to navigate myCatalyste+, how to apply for specific assignments with a well-written letter of application, and what happens after being accepted for an assignment.

January 21 at 12PM EST

We invite all new Catalyste+ Advisors to our one-hour training session. Advisors will learn how to navigate myCatalyste+, how to apply for specific assignments with a well-written letter of application, and what happens after being accepted for an assignment.

January 22 at 12PM EST

The second session of our Cultural Sensitivity webinar series focuses on our program countries in the Caribbean. It aims to prepare Advisors to collaborate effectively with our partners from a cultural perspective during in-person and remote assignments. Advisors and Country Representatives with lived experiences in the region will share best practices and culturally-sensitive tips in a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A. Speakers: Sheila Ketwaru, Nkayo Drepaul, Natalie Morris, Isaac Persaud, and Gwendolyn Walmsley.

January 28 at 12PM EST

This training for both new and experienced Catalyste+ Advisors will provide an overview of the myCatalyste+ platform and its key features, highlighting how it can support you throughout your volunteer journey. Topics covered include updating your profile and adding roles, exploring available resources, and selecting your notification preferences. Understanding how to use myCatalyste+ effectively will help ensure your profile is complete and visible, increasing your chances of being matched with and selected for assignments.

February 11 at 12PM EST

This training for both new and experienced Catalyste+ Advisors will provide an overview of the myCatalyste+ platform and its key features, highlighting how it can support you throughout your volunteer journey. Topics covered include updating your profile and adding roles, exploring available resources, and selecting your notification preferences. Understanding how to use myCatalyste+ effectively will help ensure your profile is complete and visible, increasing your chances of being matched with and selected for assignments.

February 12 at 12PM EST

The third session of our Cultural Sensitivity webinar series focuses on our program countries in French-speaking Africa. It aims to prepare Advisors to collaborate effectively with our partners from a cultural perspective during in-person and remote assignments. Advisors and Country Representatives with lived experiences in the region will share best practices and tips for adopting an approach that respects cultural differences during a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A. This session is only offered in French.

February 25 at 11AM EST

The fourth session of our Cultural Sensitivity webinar series focuses on our program countries in Asia. It aims to prepare Advisors to collaborate effectively with our partners from a cultural perspective during in-person and remote assignments. Advisors and Country Representatives with lived experiences in the region will share best practices and culturally-sensitive tips in a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A.

March 18 at 9AM EST

Catalyste+ Clubs

Catalyste+ Clubs are quarterly in-person networking opportunities for our Catalyste+ Advisors. To find out the exact location of the meeting in your city, please contact the Club Leads listed below.

Vancouver
January 15 at 10:00AM PST
Ronald Mon-Kau

Toronto
February 5 at 10:00AM EST
Dave Steeves
Lisanne Lacroix

Halifax
March 5 at 5:00PM AST
Andrea Robinson

Victoria
March 12 at 4:00PM PST
Sam Weller

Winnipeg
Date TBD
Beth Timmers
Matt Schaubroeck

Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph
Date TBD
Tracey Johnston-Aldworth

Ottawa
Date TBD
Brij Bali

Montreal
Date TBD
François Cauchy