Community Support Program (CSP)
We’re setting the groundwork for our Community Support Program 2024
Since our Community Service Program began in 2015, our chapter has supported 23 non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with our volunteer coaches assisting in the development of over 150 leaders! With a pause only in 2020 due to the pandemic, we’re pleased that our chapter and our member coaches continue to find energy for this important contribution to community.
We select partnering organizations from our member coaches’ nominations, and those organizations then submit an application form for our consideration. Coaches interested in volunteering also complete a short application form.
We need you as chapter members in three ways:
> to propose non-profit/community-based organizations to participate
> to volunteer as pro bono coaches
> to support the CSP team each year in the logistics of delivering the program
To get involved, please contact the CSP Director from the ICF Prairie Board at icfprairie@gmail.com.
2024 Program Key Activities and Dates
Applications are open December 5, 2023 to January 1, 2024
> Member coaches propose organizations to participate and applications are open for non-profit organization. The organization application form is here and it includes more information about the program.
> Member coaches wishing to volunteer also complete a short coach application form here.
Selection of partnering organizations and coaches occurs from January 2 to 5, 2024
Onboarding of all participants occurs in January and early February, via emailed information and virtual meetings.
Coaching conversations occur from February to May 31, 2024 with participants completing a feedback survey at the end of those conversations.
Feedback and reporting by the program director and team conclude the program in June 2024.
Raise Awareness of the Benefits of Coaching
The intention of the program is to raise awareness of the benefits of coaching to individuals across the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Each year, applications are made by an ICF Prairie members with agreement from a not-for-profit or non-profit organization for pro-bono coaching provided by ICF members to the organization’s leaders.
How can I help and it’s okay to ask, “what’s in it for me?”
Get Involved – at the Chapter Level
Our chapter has been known for the wide range of activities and events we offer throughout the year in our programming. These events continue to grow and expand with new ways to meet the professional development needs of our members, increase networking opportunities, and include a broadened span of engagement.
The success is largely dependent on our members being involved in many ways – from participating in membership surveys so that we can best understand what you need, and also playing key roles in events. You may wish to consider what new ways you can contribute over the next year:
- Support the Chapter by sharing your time, your talents, and your resources!
- Have ideas for learning or networking events, webinars, topics? Reach out to Rana Mustafa about helping at a local or virtual event with planning, set-up, registration, or hosting. We can help you play a role regardless of where you live, no travel required!
Interested in finding out more or helping out? I’d be happy to hear from you. Rana Mustafa, Director of Programming
Volunteer Coaches for Leadership Saskatoon
Leadership Saskatoon is in the planning process and will restart the program to present engaging volunteer opportunities to chapter members for the future.Leadership Saskatoon is a 10-month program consisting of three main components:
- Challenge Days focus on individual learning in a leadership context.
- Mentorship
- Learning Teams focus on leadership learning, team dynamics, and how to function collaboratively as a team.
The focus of the learning team process is to provide participants with the opportunity to work together to understand a given community issue.
The intent is to stretch their leadership capabilities while supporting and challenging each other in a safe team environment.
Community Support Program 2018
ICF Saskatchewan partnered with the Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), which supports and promotes the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential; and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community. Nine of our members were matched as coaches with leaders from CMHA.
Enhances the Mental Health and Well-Being of All
Strong, Peaceful Communities
Community Support Program 2017
ICF Saskatchewan partnered with Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions (STOPS) to Violence, a province wide network drawing on partnerships, information sharing and education to promote healthy relationships and build strong, peaceful communities. Fifteen of our members were matched as coaches with leaders from STOPS.
STOPS’ intention to work with ICF was to inject focused attention, tools and support to help STOPS leaders improve their capacity, wellness and performance in their roles, and by extension, their agencies.
Community Support Program 2016
ICF Saskatchewan Chapter partnered with Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC). SARC represents community-based organizations that provide residential, developmental and employment supports and services to thousands of individuals with disabilities. Sixteen of our members were matched as coaches with leaders from SARC.
SARC’s intention was to utilize ICF Saskatchewan’s qualified and experienced coaches to contribute at the grassroots level and that SARC member leaders experience the power of professional coaching in a way that helps them to realize their potential, and create positive change in their lives, organizations and communities.
Realize Their Potential and Create Positive Change
Experience the Benefits and Power of Professional Coaching
2015 Community Support Program
ICF Saskatchewan Chapter partnered with Hope’s Home, Canada’s first medically integrated early learning centre. Seventeen of our members were matched as coaches with leaders from Hope’s Home.
Hope’s Home’s intention was to expose the leaders and the organization as a whole to experience the benefits and power of professional coaching to create positive change.