The community development team offers a range of training workshops designed to support community leaders, volunteers and grassroots organizations. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, strengthen your board or enhance your community programs, our team is here to help. Explore our training catalogue for upcoming sessions and submit your requests for personalized workshops.
Register for an upcoming workshop
We offer a selection of 101-level workshops that are available to residents on a regular basis. These FREE workshops are offered regularly across the municipality and are suitable for learners of all levels.
Check out our training catalogue and register for upcoming workshops at halifax.ca/myREC.
| Date | Workshop name | Time | Location | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Workshop name | Time | Location | Course code |
| March 6 | Leadership & Teamwork | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cole Harbour Place, training room | 00102684 |
| March 20 | Communication & Conflict Resolution | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cole Harbour Place, training room | 00102685 |
| April 16 | Strategic Planning 101 | 6-8 p.m. | Chocolate Lake Community Centre, multi-purpose room | 00102304 |
| May 1 | Boards 101 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Halifax Central Common, multi-purpose room | 00102645 |
| May 14 | Volunteer Recruitment & Retention | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Findlay Community Centre, boardroom | 00102690 |
| June 23 | Strategic Planning 101 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cole Harbour Place, training room | 00102686 |
About the workshops
These introductory workshops are designed to give you foundational knowledge and practical tools to strengthen your board and volunteer efforts.
- Boards 101
- Engaging Communities: Networking & Empowering Neighbourhood Action
- Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
- Planning Community Events & Neighbourhood Placemaking
- Strategic Planning 101
- Mapping Community Resources
- Navigating Grants & Funding Opportunities
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
To request a training session, either from the workshop catalogue or a customized one, please fill out our training request form.
Individual requests: If you are requesting a workshop for yourself, your request will be forwarded. A local Community Developer will reach out to you to confirm the details. If there aren't enough participants to run a session, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified about future offerings.
Group requests: If you are part of a community group or not-for-profit organization, a local Community Developer will reach out to coordinate the details and schedule a session that works best for your group.
The program is an eight-session course developed by volunteers, for volunteers. It covers a wide range of topics to help you develop leadership skills and build strong communities.
The program is available upon request by groups with a minimum of 10 participants. If your not-for-profit organization, board or community group is interested in participating in the Step Up to Leadership program, please reach out to your local Community Developer.
To learn more about the topics covered in the program, visit the Step Up to Leadership program page.