An Introduction to Privilege, Bias & Microaggressions
Join this highly interactive webinar to explore and discuss topics of privilege, bias
and microaggressions. During this training, you’ll spend time reflecting on and
discussing your own identities and experiences of identity. Next, we’ll define power,
privilege and oppression and discuss agent and target identities. Lastly, you’ll learn
about bias and microaggressions, how to build your awareness of biases and you’ll
have an opportunity to practice responding to bias or microaggressions that you may
encounter in your role leading volunteers
Facilitators:
This training will be facilitated by Maureen Bourgeois, MAVA's VISTA Program and Personnel Manager.
Registration Rates:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $50
Special Rates and Offers:
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Special rate for AmeriCorps members: $15 - Discounted rate applies to AmeriCorps members who are serving and does not include staff or supervisors. To register at the AmeriCorps member rate, please email your name, email address, phone number, billing address*, position title and organization name to training@mavanetwork.org
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Special Offer for Non-Members – Workshop + Individual MAVA Membership: $100 - Register for this special offer and receive a one-year MAVA membership with your event registration! Individual MAVA memberships rates are normally $90 per year. To receive a one-year MAVA membership with your workshop registration, select the "New Member" rate, complete and pay for your registration, and MAVA staff will reach out to you with more information about your membership. Learn more about becoming a MAVA member.
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Special rate for Volunteers: Discounted rate applies to volunteers who give their time in the community and/or to a nonprofit or government organization in any volunteer role. The discounted rate does not include paid employees from nonprofit or government organizations that utilize volunteers or paid volunteer supervisors. To register at the volunteer rate, please email training@mavanetwork.org with your:
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Attending this training, webinar, or conference workshop can be applied towards professional development unit (PDU) requirements for initial CVA Certification or CVA Renewal. CVA certification is the only internationally recognized credential in the field of Volunteer Administration. If you require proof of your participation, please contact the organizers of this training. CCVA will not have proof of your attendance to events that they haven’t organized. To learn more, visit: www.cvacert.org.
*You will receive a link by email to generate an invoice or to pay by credit card. If you would like to pay by credit card, the address you provide must match your credit card's billing address.
Please note that registration and payment is due by Monday, September 11th to receive the Zoom link to the training. View MAVA's Event Registration and Refund Policies.
For registration questions, please contact Anne Morehouse at amorehouse@mavanetwork.org