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Thank You!
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who renewed their membership, became a new member, or donated over the past couple of months. Your continued support and gracious donations help us to continue our work in creating an inclusive society; providing people and families access to self-directed supports, such as Microboards and Individualized Funding.

Thank you!
Are You Looking to Hire Staff?

If you have a Microboard or use Individualized Funding and hire your own staff, then we invite you to try Support Worker Central (SWC). SWC is an employment website connecting people with disabilities with potential support staff.
 
How does it work?
 
  1. Create a profile
  2. Post a job
  3. Explore available support staff in your area
  4. Contact support staff who are looking for work
 
Once you make a connection with potential support staff, it's up to you to move forward with the interviewing and hiring process. 
Your Will Can Make a Difference
We have partnered with Will Power, a national movement to educate Canadians on the power they have to make a difference through their Wills.

Learn how you can donate to Vela Canada through your will.
Events
Webinar:
Employment Docs, Hiring

There are certain documents employers should have in place to hire an employee.

This webinar will cover some of these documents including interview questions and requirements, agreements, job descriptions, policies and procedures, and more.

When: Tuesday, March 29
Time: 7:00pm (PST)
Webinar:
Employment
Standards

This webinar will introduce new employers to the basic rules and expectations of employment standards.

Employment standards include things like required holiday pay, overtime pay, rules around hiring and firing, and more.

When: Thursday, April 21
Time: 7:00pm (PST)
Chats with Vela
Chats with Vela are online video chats providing resources and updates for families and individuals with Microboards and Individualized Funding (IF).

This is an opportunity to connect with our Vela team, learn about current changes and resources, and connect with other families/individuals.

When: Thursday, March 31
Time: 7:00pm (PST)

Register: info@velacanada.org
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