Elevate your Co-op Experience with our 2025 Education Workshops
Don’t miss out on our exciting lineup of education workshops designed especially for you!
whether you’re a seasoned co-op member or just moved into your co-op, our education workshops are tailored to equip you with valuable insights and knowledge.
Discover a range of engaging topics, from financial management and governance to community building and sustainable living. gain expertise from sector professionals and field experts, and take away practical tips to empower your co-op experience.
Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities to strengthen your foundation in co-op knowledge and contribute even more meaningfully to the success of your co-operative. Mark your calendars and register today! Let’s embark on a journey of continuous learning and growth.
We look forward to seeing you at one—or more—of these workshops!
Effective Board Meetings – Mar 13 |
Your choice. Your plan. Your life. – Mar 18 |
Leadership that Inspires Member Involvement – Mar 20 |
Aging in our Co-op Communities – Mar 27 |
An Introduction to Brain Health – Apr 8 |
Maintenance in Co-ops – Apr 17 |
PIPA: A Privacy Primer for Housing Co-ops – Apr 24 |
Conflict in Co-ops – May 8 |
Additional Information
Effective Board Meetings – Mar 13
Learn the skills and strategies needed to transform your co-op's board meetings into efficient, collaborative, and results-oriented meetings.
This workshop is designed to help your board hold well-run and productive board meetings. You will learn how to establish teamwork, a board culture, and operating principles.
Register here.
Your choice. Your plan. Your life. – Mar 18
This webinar, presented by Nidus and hosted by CHF BC, offers a screening of two videos featuring personal, real-life stories from people across British Columbia, highlighting the usefulness of personal planning and Representation Agreements.
These videos deal with questions such as:
- What is personal planning? How is it different from estate planning?
- What if I have a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney – am I covered?
- What if I can’t make any of these documents?
- and More!
Register here
Leadership that Inspires Member Involvement – Mar 20
We all prefer activities we find rewarding—it’s human nature. It’s no different in housing co-ops.
Communities have to earn their members’ involvement before they get it consistently.
The good news is that we can do it. And if we do it really well, we may have to knock out a wall in our meeting rooms just to hold all the keen members!
Register Here
Aging in our Co-op Communities – Mar 27
We all get older. Aging in place means having the health and social supports and services people need to live safely and independently in their home for as long as they wish and are able. It can have substantial benefits for older members, their families and the co-op community.
As housing co-ops reach new age milestones so do co-op members. How can we make our co-ops for age-friendly communities? Together we can learn about how we can support not only older members to age well in the co-op but also develop a culture that keeps aging in mind.
Register here
An Introduction to Brain Health – Apr 8
It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health!
The workshop is presented by Alzheimer Society of BC at NO COST.
In this engaging and informative workshop, you’ll explore how to maintain and even improve cognitive function at any age.
Register here
Maintenance in Co-ops – Apr 17
You need skilled professionals to get great maintenance results, but there is still a critical role for members in looking after your property and buildings.
Your property and buildings are your most important asset. Keeping members happy in their homes is also critical for running a successful housing co-op.
Is your co-op doing what’s needed to maintain your assets, making sure that problems are spotted before they become more serious and costly?
We’ll help you understand what is (and isn’t) a member’s responsibility; how to address preventative and routine repair needs; and how to use a maintenance calendar.
Register here
PIPA: A Privacy Primer for Housing Co-ops – Apr 24
Find out how to protect your members’ right to privacy under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) without compromising necessary co-op business practices.
Co-ops can’t avoid dealing with a lot of personal information about members. That’s just the nature of our business.
Register here
Conflict in Co-ops – May 8
Conflict is a natural part of living in a community, and understanding how to navigate it effectively is crucial for maintaining a harmonious environment.
In this workshop, we’ll dive into the complexities of conflict within co-ops, focusing on when it’s appropriate to involve the co-op in a dispute and when members should work towards resolution on their own. Participants will also learn about the common obstacles that hinder successful conflict resolution, including communication breakdowns and differing perspectives.
Register here
Additional Information
Be sure to check back regularly for new workshops being added to the list.
Schedule
- Workshops take place weekday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST.
Online Registration
- Member rates are $45/person or $200 for six registrations from one co-op or organization.
- Non-member rates are $90/person.
*Reminder: Registrations must be in by 3 PM on the day of the workshop. Don’t miss out!*
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at dvankuyk@chf.bc.ca.