Beyond Staff Buy-In: Creating a Shared Vision for Volunteerism
Join us as Kari Astles, Vice-President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), explores how to create an organization-wide vision for volunteer engagement.

Event Overview
When volunteers have a shared understanding of their value and impact within your organization they thrive. Join us to explore how to create an organization-wide vision for volunteer engagement, encourage staff collaboration, and move from viewing volunteers as an added responsibility to recognizing them as essential partners in achieving your mission.
In this LIVE webinar for volunteer leaders, we'll discuss:
- ✓ Move beyond "staff buy-in" to create an organization-wide approach to volunteer engagement.
- ✓ Learn how a philosophy of volunteerism can guide culture, decision-making, and staff expectations.
- ✓ Explore practical ways to shift perceptions of volunteers from "extra work" to valued partners.
- ✓ Discover strategies to engage staff in creating and sustaining volunteer-friendly workplaces.

About the Presenter – Kari Astles
Kari Astles is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience dedicated to volunteer engagement and community involvement in a variety of sectors. She is the Vice-President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), Past President of the Brant Regional Association for Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA), and Co-Chair of the Mentorship Committee for the Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders of Ontario (PAVRO). Kari holds a bachelor's degree in social development studies, a Certificate in Volunteer Management, and both her CVA and CVRM certifications.
Live Chat with Like-Minded Leaders
Join the conversation during the live session! Our chat will be open for questions and shared ideas. You'll connect with other volunteer managers and engagement professionals from across the globe—all in real time.
Bonus: Earn Professional Development Units
Those who attend the webinar live can earn a Certificate of Completion which can be used towards earning Professional Development Units (PDUs).