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Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference October 20, 2026; 8:30 am – 2:30 pm – Save the Date

2026-08-17

Morning coffee/tea/goodies will be provided

Purchase your lunch at the Bastion Cafe upon arrival

Announcing this year’ speakers:

**Jessica Pang-Parks, CVA**
Nostalgia Is Not a Strategy: *Leading Volunteer Engagement Through Change*

**Michele Wiesner, MPA, CVA**
Making the Data Work for You: *Impact Reporting for Program Sustainability*

**Veronica Torres Deally**
The AI Toolkit: *4 Free Tools to Transform Your Volunteer Program*

**Bec Treby**
Keeping the Heart Beating: *Future-Proofing Volunteer Programs*

Realtime Reactions and Commentary from our Volunteer Leadership Panelists:

Spotlight Presentations & Host:

Houston Goodwin
CEO Better Impact
Opening Address

**Angela Williamson, CVA**
VMHC 2026 Host

**Stacy Groff**
AL!VE Board Member
VP of Care & Connections at Empath Health

**Adam Janes, CVA**
President, VMPC
Spotlight Presenter

Live Streaming of the event kindly provided in part by:

Volunteer BC News

2026-08-10

Volunteer Futures 2026

Empowered Leaders, Engaged Volunteers

Join Volunteer BC online for our annual conference and gain practical tools, strategies, and ideas to strengthen volunteer engagement and build stronger volunteer programs.

With dynamic sessions and hands-on workshops covering topics such as:

Volunteer management
Recruitment & retention
Program development
Grants & funding
Social media for non-profits
Engaging youth volunteers

Where: Online / Zoom
Date: October 1, 2026
Early Bird Fees: $75 members | $175 non-members

Don’t miss out, register now and join volunteer leaders from across B.C. for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration!

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What’s happening at Volunteer Canada

2026-07-23

Volunteer Canada’s 49th Annual General Meeting

On Friday, September 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT, we are hosting our 49th Annual General Meeting. Join us for updates on our work towards building a National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) and insights into the future of volunteering in Canada.

This year’s AGM will also feature a special conversation with Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation, who is an accomplished fundraising executive with extensive experience leading development teams in the healthcare and post-secondary education sectors. She is interested in how giving patterns in Canada are changing and is seeking to drive social change through philanthropy while strengthening the non-profit sector in Canada.

Also in this edition:

Join us at our upcoming BC Summer Workshop: Bullyproofing Your Team – Understanding and Sharing Power

2026-05-28

Bullying isn’t limited to schools—it can show up in workplaces and volunteer teams through subtle patterns like exclusion or dominance. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the dynamics that contribute to these challenges and share practical strategies to foster healthier, more respectful team environments.

About the presenter:

Alex Tse (she/they) brings a background in communications and nonprofit operations, with a focus on leadership as a tool to strengthen relationships, teams, and communities.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Location: Volunteer Burnaby | Volunteer Victoria | Live Stream
Cost: $15 (Volunteer Burnaby and VMPC members) | $25 (non-members)