Event Details
Workshop Details
Dates: Tuesday April 8th & Wednesday April 9th
Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM each day
Location: Volunteer Ottawa, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Suite 208 Ottawa, ON, K1K 3A7
Registration fee:
$250 for Member Organizations (Up to two seats per organization)
$300 for Non-Member Organizations
Whether you’re new to the volunteer management profession, or looking to re-energize and upgrade your knowledge, this 2-day in-person training experience has you covered. Over the course of two interactive full-day workshops, we’ll explore the entirety of the volunteer engagement cycle, taking deep dives into planning, recruitment, screening, onboarding, supervision, retention and more. You’ll hear from experts in the field while also building the essential components of your own approach. Plus, you’ll leave at the end of the second day with your own workbook filled with ideas, next steps, templates and more. Lunch will be provided both days, and we’ll have plenty of refreshments and opportunities to connect with peers throughout the program.
By the end of the two workshop days, participants will have:
- A detailed understanding of the volunteer management cycle
- Templates and tools to plan and recruit for volunteer roles effectively
- Insight into appropriate, respectful screening
- Tips for planning orientation and training that engages volunteers
- Resources for successful supervision, support and retention
- New ideas to inform successful, meaningful involvement throughout the volunteer’s engagement
- Suggestions for keeping the learning going
Facilitator
Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA (he/him) is an adult educator, volunteer manager and lifelong learner. As Senior Manager of Learning for Volunteer Toronto, he uses his nearly 20 years of experience as a volunteer manager to inform responsive and accessible learning experiences for non-profit engagement professionals, grassroots leaders and volunteer seekers. Sammy has a strong focus on a variety of educational interventions that support the changing needs of volunteers and volunteer managers. He also develops training for aspiring and established non-profit board members and contributes to regular connections for the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN). Sammy’s experience as a high school teacher, theatre producer, and policy volunteer informs his training development, professional goals, and outlook on the future of the sector. In 2023, Sammy was the recipient of the Alison Caird Young Leader Award by PAVRO and an Exemplary Leader Award by VMPC.
How to register?
For Volunteer Ottawa Members
Click “Join this event” at the top of the page and follow the prompts to register.
Enter Coupon Code: VMF-mem-2025
Staff and volunteers affiliated with Volunteer Ottawa (VO) member organizations can register and attend this workshop for a discounted fee (Max. 2 staff/volunteers per member organization per workshop). Not sure if your organization is a VO member? Check the directory here: https://volunteerottawa.ca/member-directory/
For NON-Volunteer Ottawa Members
Click “Join this event” at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to register.
Registration and Cancellation Policy
Registrations are accepted at the discretion of Volunteer Ottawa.
Registration is non-refundable, however seat can be transferred to another member of your organization.
Registered participants who fail to attend an event will be invoiced for the full fee, due 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Please note a minimum of 8 registrants are required for the session to go ahead.
Contact Information
If you have any questions on this workshop please contact Nadine at [email protected]
