UPDATE: Due to the ongoing labour dispute at the Canadian War Museum, the 2nd Ottawa Timeraiser will now take place at the National Gallery of Canada, in the Great Hall. All other details of the Timeraiser have remained the same.
I don’t know about you, but this girlaboutOtown’s most significant decisions almost always come down to either time or money.
Lately, I am definitely more greedy about my time. Rather than dwell on what I can’t have, I find myself increasingly frustrated by what I never have time to do, and totally ambitious about what could be accomplished if there were just more hours in the day.
For me, time invariably wins out over money when it comes to making important choices in life. I shamelessly guard against unwanted incursions, distractions or diversions, and to the extent possible, try to invest my time carefully in the things I value most, including relationships, personal goals, creative endeavors and the occasional cause or two.
Interestingly, a few young community-minded catalysts have also become fixated on time, and so far have been very successful at finding it…
Non-profit and cause related organizations often spend a great deal of time raising money, which does go a long way in supporting their efforts and can make a tangible difference in their ability to create positive change. Sometimes though, it is help in the form of volunteer hours that are needed most.
Enter Timeraiser, a clever and compelling social enterprise founded on the notion that many hands make light work. The Timeraiser team set out in 2002 to promote civic engagement among young Canadians and to assist community-based agencies in finding the skilled people they need.
A Timeraiser is part volunteer fair, part silent art auction and part night on the town, bringing causes and people together in an innovative, fun and appealing way.
Ottawa’s 2nd is coming up on Saturday, November 14th at The Canadian War Museum. Tickets are only $20, doors open at 7pm, and the art auction begins at 9.
Mix and mingle with like-minded guests and representatives from a variety of local agencies and non-profit organizations. Munch on a few yummy appetizers, contribute at the cash bar and match your skills with their cause. Once a match is made, you will then be eligible to bid on beautiful artwork by pledging your time! If you bid enough volunteer hours and win, you will have 12 months to repay your commitment and a fabulous new masterpiece to remind you of your goodwill.
Confused? This might help:
Anyway, this girlaboutOtown is pretty excited about this cool community-building concept, and will definitely be going out November 14th.
For more about Timeraiser, check this out - or for registration info click here.
October 28th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Just curious, but are they still going to hold it at the museum despite the strike? I’d love to go, but I’m not heading into an institution while the workers are fighting for fair treatment from their employer…
The Canadian Folk Music Awards just changed their gala location away from the Museum of Civilization because of the strike. Maybe Timeraiser could look into the same thing.