COVID-19 Community Organization Resources
HR
COVID-19 HR Related FAQ
Click the image above to access this COVID-19 HR Related FAQ presented by Salopek & Associates.
Employment Standards Tool Kit for Employers
Access the document by clicking the image above. Page 58 outlines guidelines for temporary lay-offs.
Sample temporary layoff notice
Click the image above to access a sample temporary layoff notice from the Alberta Employment Standards Toolkit for Employers.
Worker Fact Sheet: COVID-19
Most instances of COVID-19 are not work-related and do not need to be reported to WCB-Alberta, with a couple of exceptions. Click the image above to access the fact sheet.
Financial
Cash Flow Projection Video
Click the image above to learn how to complete a cash flow projection.
Cash Flow Projections
Cash Flow Projections are important to help non-profit boards understand the future cash position, so decisions can be made in a timely manner. Click the image above to access the spreadsheet.
Q&A: Charitable casino events, raffles and eligible use of charitable gaming proceeds — COVID-19
Click the image above to access this Q&A from AGLC on charitable casino events, raffles and eligible use of charitable gaming proceeds.
Community Garden
Community Garden Information Summary
Click the image above to access a community garden information summary.
COVID-19 Gardener Guidelines Template
Click the image above to access a COVID-19 Gardener Guidelines Template.
Community Garden Recommendations for COVID-19 Precautions
Click the image above to access Community Garden Recommendations for COVID-19 Precautions from Alberta Health Services.
COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Environmental Cleaning of Public Facilities
Click the image above to access COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Environmental Cleaning of Public Facilities.
Considerations for your Community Garden during COVID-19
Click the image above to watch a recording of our session ‘Considerations for your Community Garden during COVID-19’ on May 5 with representatives from Toole Peet Insurance and Alberta Health Services.
Community Garden COVID-19 Action Plan Template
Click the image above to access a community garden COVID-19 action plan template.
Organization
COVID-19 Sample Waiver
Click the image above to access this sample waiver form from Toole Peet Insurance for people who choose to attend community association programs.
Scenario Planning Video
During these unprecedented times, planning for the future is extremely important for organizations. Click the image above to access a short introduction to scenario planning – a method for organizations to think about how the future might unfold and how to address the issues currently confronting them.
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
This checklist presented by Toole Peet Insurance will help your business or organization prepare for a pandemic. Click the image above to access.
90-day Utility Deferral
Click the image above for information on electricity and natural gas payment deferral during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Volunteer Activities
Click the image above for information from Toole Peet Insurance on new volunteering activities that have come up during the COVID-19 crisis.
Guide for Municipal Leaders on Canada’s and Alberta’s Economic Response to COVID-19
Click the image above to access the guide for municipal leaders.
A Virtual AGM Facilitation Guide
Click the image above to access the guide for virtual AGM facilitation.
Vacant Building Checklist
Click the image above to access requirements for the care and protection of vacant, shut down or unoccupied buildings.
Virtual Meetings Tip Sheet
To support your virtual meetings, check out this resource with information on how to use different zoom features, a list of other online meeting platforms available to you and general tips for effective and engaging virtual meetings. Click the image above to access.
RCA Tech Stack Presentation
Hear from the Riverbend Community Association how they have utilized G Suite, aMember Pro and other technology to implement their strategic plan and to help their organization communicate and organize effectively.
End of Day Inspection Tips
Click the list above to access Northbridge Insurance’s End of Day Inspection Tips.
COVID-19 Information for Non-Health Care Volunteers
Click the list above to access COVID-19 Information for Non-Health Care Volunteers from the Government of Alberta.
Business Continuity Plan Infection Diseases
Having a plan that describes how an organization will continue to function during or after an emergency, disaster, or event. Click the image above to access.
Communications
COVID-19 Crisis Communication Best Practices for Nonprofits
Click the image above to access a checklist to help your nonprofit organization identify key communications best practices and actions surrounding COVID-19 from Prosper Strategies.
Plain Language Guide
Now, more than ever, it is important to use plain language so that your audience can understand your communication the first time they read or hear it. Click the image above to access our Plain Language Guide.
Engagement
Tip Sheet: Engaging Communities Virtually
For inspiration, check out some of these video communication platforms and some “do’s and don’ts” to help you maintain social connections with your residents and neighbours while practicing physical distancing. Click the image above to access.
Tips and Tricks for Virtual/Online Meetings
The City of Calgary has created a tip sheet for virtual/online meetings. Click the image above to view.
Food Delivery Protocol Example
After consulting with their insurer, the Cliff Bungalow – Mission Community Association created a safety protocol for grocery delivery to maximize safety for both delivery volunteers and recipients, mitigate exposure to liability, and provide important information in a simple and digestible format. Click the image above to access their safety protocol to use as an example after consulting with your organization’s insurer.
City of Calgary I Can Help Card
Help your neighbours who are at high-risk by downloading and printing this card from the City of Calgary. Click the image above to access.
Grocery Delivery Initiative Example
Cliff Bungalow – Mission Community Association created a grocery delivery initiative to help fill gaps existing in current grocery delivery services to ensure at-risk or vulnerable community residents can purchase and access food. Click the image above to access their document to use as an example.
#3Things4Neighbours
Get inspiration from the City of Calgary’s #3Things4Neighbours list of things you can do to help your community while maintaining safe physical distancing! Click the image above to access!
Neighbourhood Window Walk
Many communities are encouraging community building while still practicing social distancing. Click the image above to download the image to share with your community.
Neighbours helping Neighbours
Click the image above to access the City of Calgary’s printable resources and tools designed to help our neighbours amid COVID-19.
Community Supports for Individuals
Alberta Health Services
Click the image above to learn more about COVID-19 and access an online screening test.
Financial Supports for People Impacted by COVID-19
Click the image above to access Enough for All’s document with information on financial supports for people impacted by COVID-19.
211
Click the image above to access an entire network of community, social, health and government services.
Essential numbers for seniors in Calgary
Click the image above to access essential numbers for seniors in Calgary from Age Friendly Calgary. Click here to learn more about Age Friendly Calgary.
Distress Centre
Click the image above to learn more about crisis support that enhances the health, well-being and resiliency of individuals in distress.
Resources for parents
Click the image above to access resources to help parents keep their kids active, healthy and happy as they learn at home.
COVID-19 Information for Calgarians
Click the image above to access this helpful resource from Enough for All.
