Posts tagged “Shelagh Barrington”
Our Volunteer Executive: SHELAGH BARRINGTON
What is your title on the Volunteer Executive (VE)? I am Chair of AGO Alumni. What is your VE role? I hope to ensure that past AGO Volunteers continue to be recognized for their past service, and are welcomed at the AGO by current volunteers and staff. What is your volunteer background? I joined the […]
Old Friends & New Discoveries at the Volunteer Alumni Tea
On June 10, we put out the welcome mat — plus delectable goodies — for former AGO volunteers at the 2nd annual Volunteer Alumni Tea. “They gave many years of dedicated service to the AGO and are still extremely interested in it,” says Shelagh Barrington, a Gallery Guide and also chair of the Volunteer Alumni. “This tea […]
AGO Alumni Group: first event
“Oh, it’s just like a school reunion!” laughed one woman, entering a room of happy chatter and people wearing name-tags. It’s a good comparison – a former AGO volunteer, she was attending the inaugural gathering of the newly formed AGO Alumni Group, held May 15 in a Weston Family Learning Centre seminar room. “We’ve always […]
From Slacktivists to Skillanthropists – Decoding New Trends at Volunteers Connect
“I suggested the topic, so when it was selected, I figured I might as well go forward with it.” That’s how Felicia Cohen, Weekend GG and new member of the Volunteers Connect steering committee, ended up being one of the panel presenters, along with moderator Shelagh Barrington (Weekend GG) at the Spring 2013 Volunteers Connect […]