Events & Webinars

Webinar: Activating the Power of Strategic Volunteer Engagement for a Better World

Discover fresh insights into volunteer engagement, funding, and impact. Walk away with ideas to influence leadership and elevate your organization’s volunteer strategy.

Presented by: Beth Steinhorn, Dr. Sue Carter Kahl and Betsy McFarland | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Webinar: Closing the Gap: Pathways to Increase Funding for Volunteer Engagement

Discover research-backed strategies to secure funding for volunteer engagement. Gain insights, proven tactics, and practical steps to advocate for greater investment in your volunteer program.

Presented by: Beth Steinhorn | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

AVM Webinar: Craft Your Volunteer Strategy

Join expert facilitators Rob Jackson and Dan O’Driscoll for a one-day workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders craft an effective volunteer strategy, gain practical tools, and build the confidence needed to lead strategic volunteer engagement in 2025 and beyond.

Sponsored by: Better Impact | REGISTER NOW

Webinar: What You Don't Know is Holding You Back: The Case for Professional Development (at any stage)

This AL!VE webinar explores how embracing professional development at any career stage can fuel your growth, close knowledge gaps, and elevate the volunteer engagement field as a whole.

Presented by: Nicole R. Smith, CVA | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Webinar: Building a Lasting Foundation for Volunteer Engagement

Brought to you by Better Impact and Verified First, this session offers a fresh perspective on volunteer engagement through the “house of volunteers” analogy. Discover how to build a strong foundation, align with your mission, and tell impact-driven stories.

Presented by: Angela Williamson | REGISTER NOW

Webinar: From Recruitment to Readiness:How Volunteer Lethbridge Built a Community Volunteer Management Model That Works

Join Volunteer Lethbridge to explore how they support local nonprofits in strengthening volunteer programs, enhancing community connections, and building capacity through collaborative initiatives and practical tools.

Presented by: Sandi Davis | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Webinar: From Guidelines to Action: Helping Organisations Improve Volunteer Management

Discover how to apply Volunteering New Zealand’s Best Practice Guidelines in real-world settings to enhance volunteer engagement, improve processes, and support every stage of the volunteer lifecycle.

Presented by: Michelle Kitney | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Webinar: From Volunteer Coordinator to Head of Engagement: Lessons Learned Along the Way

Explore the career journey of an experienced volunteer leader and gain practical strategies to elevate your own programs. Ideal for anyone seeking inspiration, fresh ideas, and real-world solutions to common volunteer management challenges.

Presented by: Simon Tootell | Moderated by: Rob Jackson | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Webinar: Become Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

Join this info session to learn more about what it takes to become a CVA.

Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) | REGISTER NOW

Webinar: The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement

This session provides an opportunity for practitioners to understand the difference between personal, organizational and professional ethics.

Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Conference: Annual Conference and Expo

Join city leaders at the 2025 Annual Conference and Expo, October 8-10 at the Long Beach Convention Center, for expert-led sessions, networking, and resources to advance communities—registration opens in June. | REGISTER NOW

Conference: The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association 2025

The 2025 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference, the country’s premier hospice palliative care event, will take place in Nanaimo, BC, bringing together experts and innovators to advance compassionate care. | REGISTER NOW

2025 VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT HYBRID CONFERENCE

Discover how to translate volunteer efforts into measurable financial impact. This year’s theme, Show Them the Money, offers proven strategies and tools to elevate your program’s value and influence leadership decisions. Gain expert insights, actionable strategies, and connect with professionals across North America. Register now to elevate your leadership and impact!

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Webinar: Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

Learn what it takes to earn your CVA and why it could be a valuable step in your volunteer engagement career. Build confidence, credibility, and recognition in your role.

Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) | REGISTER NOW

Attend live to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).