Some of our Clients
University of Victoria Community Development
Developed and trained community members to deliver a series of self-help classes within their community. Implemented strategies to foster sustainability
Community Engagement
BC Healthy Living Alliance contracted Westcoast Facilitators Group to deliver Community Development Strategies with the agencies and partners who are providing services in the East Fraser Region.
A United Way funded project WFG provides community consultation with seniors, service providers and the City of Surrey to create an "age-friendly" community in the City of Surrey.
World Health Organization describes an age-friendly community as "an age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities. To understand the characteristics of an age-friendly city, it is essential to go to the source older city dwellers."
ICEBERG Team, UBC Facilitated National Education Conference
Facilitated the National Research Team planning session to develop goals and strategies for communication and knowledge transfer
Faculty of Medicine, UBC Facilitated Planning
Facilitated Team to develop goals for provincel wide research strategies
City of Vancouver 5 year Strategic Plan for the Arts Group
Part of a consulting team - conducted community consultation to create a vision and strategies for the Arts and Culture Group within the City of Vancouver
Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society - 5 year Strategic Plan
The organization used the strategic plan document to increase funding and develop additional programs and overall build capacity.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Board Training and development
BC Non-Profit Housing Association Instructor
Effective Change Management Strategies
Tenant Relations Conflict Transformation
Effective Decision Processes
BC Housing
Effective Meeting Management Skills
Coast Foundation Employee Relations
Manager streamlined communication flow for improved employee collaboration
Better Environmental Sound Transportation Training and development
Developed and implemented a training module for community involvement
Conference Facilitator/Moderator
International Association of Facilitators - Vancouver
Western Municipalities Conference Edmonton
National Transportation Conference Vancouver
Co-op Housing Federation of BC Calgary
BC Liberal Women's Commission Seniors Conference - Burnaby
Community Housing Initiatives - Vancouver
Community Involvement
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Focus Group Facilitator
Grant Review Committee
Community Speaker
University of Victoria Ladner Office
Master Trainer for the Living Healthy Program