Greetings volunteers,

Your new Volunteer Council has been meeting monthly and we are pleased to share with you three of the items we are reviewing on your behalf.

Diversity & Inclusion Survey results:

The AGO is in the process of disseminating the D&I survey results to staff and volunteers. We were  privileged to have been given a sneak peak at the survey results and look forward to brainstorming ideas with you about how we can contribute to making the AGO a diverse and inclusive space for all.

Margaret Machell Study Grant:

This grant has been an important benefit for volunteers. At this time, the funds originally assigned for the grant are exhausted. And so, we are working with the AGO Finance team to procure the funds needed to support the Study Grant going forward and hope to have an update for you in the coming months.

Never heard of the Margaret Machell Study Grant? Learn more about it from this 2017 Volunteer Blog post here!

Volunteer Connection:

We’ve heard from many of you that you’d love more opportunities to connect with other volunteers outside of your regular shift. We’ve got a few ideas we’ll be sharing with you soon and welcome any suggestions from you.

We look forward to your questions or feedback. Contact your VC President, Maya Kotlarenko, at [email protected].

Warm regards

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill