Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington sets stage for new growth with staff changes
After several months of planning and discussion, the board of directors of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington has finalized a number of staffing changes and is happy to share the News.
Executive director Tania Framst has accepted a senior leadership role with The Lucky Iron Fish Project. Her last day at VCGW is Nov. 29.
Framst joined the volunteer centre this past February on an interim basis and on secondment from the University of Guelph with a mandate to achieve strategic sustainable organizational realignment for the centre.
Framst will stay connected to the volunteer centre as a member of its marketing committee.
The board, staff, and volunteers noted they are grateful to Framst for her wonderful contributions this year and to the University of Guelph for their incredible support.
Christine Oldfield, assistant executive director and a member of the volunteer centre staff team since 2004 has been appointed executive director and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
Framst says she is excited about the transition for herself and for Christine and adds, “Christine has an excellent staff team and an attentive and experienced board to support her leadership and achieve VCGW’s vision that everyone engages in building a vibrant, healthy, resilient community.”
Stepping in to support the Best Practices in Volunteer Screening program will be Emily Vincent, whose current position as Snow Angels coordinator at the volunteer centre will be expanded to include this new responsibility.
Unfortunately, the Volunteer Centre has had to say goodbye to its longtime administrator with many thanks for her valuable service and the compassion she has shown to our clients over the years.
The board of directors of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington also thanked former chair Carolyn Pletsch and acting chair Sue Bennett for their “incredible leadership during this year of transitions for the centre.”
Bennett and Pletsch will continue on as board members.
