Home   |    Member Area   |    Contact Us   |    Support Us   |    English | Français

About Advocacy at VMPC

At VMPC, we are dedicated to Advocacy on several fronts.

1. To advocate for the profession to federal governing bodies and national organizations.

To learn more about this advocacy, you can contact advocacy@vmpc.ca 

 

2. To advocate for the recognition and professional standards of the profession and those who work in the profession - this includes developing and upholding the National Occupation Standards and celebrating professionals through the Impact Awards

To learn more about this advocacy, you can contact advocacy@vmpc.ca, the position for this lead advocacy role is open. 

 VMPC Position Description - Professional Standards

 Article: Who Cares?

 

3. To aid VMPC members in self-advocacy and advocating for the profession in their work and community. To learn more about this advocacy, you can contact: Jessica Jones (selfadvocacy@vmpc.ca

 VMPC Position Description - Self Advocacy Lead

Here is an example of 1 case study in the self-advocacy tool kit.

 VMPC Self Advocacy Tool 1

 

4. To advocate for volunteerism across Canada and the value that well-led and supported volunteers bring to communities large and small.

To learn more about this advocacy, you can contact: Adam Janes at advocacy@vmpc.ca, the position for this lead advocacy role is open.

 VMPC Position Description - Volunteerism Lead