Community
Development
Our community development services aim to help volunteer groups in East Hants grow to their fullest potential. We work with you to provide the tools, resources and connections you need to complete projects, overcome obstacles and explore opportunities.
If you are a non-profit organization, a community group or a group of residents with a community project in mind – we want to help!
The assistance we provide covers a range of needs, including:
- Optimizing meetings
- Board governance
- Training volunteers
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Sharing and understanding information
- Finding financial (grants, fundraising & sponsorship) and human resources
- Connections to other supports
- Assist establishing a new nonprofit
Self Assessment Checklist
Volunteer groups can use this checklist as starting place for evaluation of your community group or association
How We Can Help
The first step is to get in touch with our Community Development Coordinator. We will work with you to help in whatever way we can.
We have flexible meeting times, availability in the evenings as well as during the day to accommodate your schedule. Meeting in person is the best way to discuss your goals, challenges and opportunities.
Contact Information
Jo Swinemer, Community Development Coordinator
jswinemer@easthants.ca
902-883-2152
Once we have established what your needs are, we find information, tools and resources for your specific situation. We also provide information and introductions to get you in contact with appropriate people, programs and supports.
Going forward, we will stay in contact with you to ensure that you have everything you need to succeed.
Community Development Newsletter
Our Community Development e-Newsletter is packed full of resources, tools and upcoming events to help you as a volunteer and your volunteer group.
