Whoops! I Became a Volunteer Coordinator
We’ve made an update: In celebration of International Volunteer Manager Day, this session is now FREE to attend. Register for free or choose a Pay-What-You-Can option to support future VA learning opportunities and webinars like this one.
Volunteer coordinators come from all kinds of paths, some with formal training and some learning as they go. VA’s own Erin Navarro, CVA, has been there herself, and after six years in the field, she’s sharing the two things that matter most for meaningful volunteer engagement: relationship-building and storytelling.
Relationships are at the centre of every thriving volunteer program. When you take the time to know your volunteers as whole people, with their own dreams, motivations, and challenges, you create trust and a sense of belonging. Storytelling is what turns that trust into lasting engagement. Volunteers want to feel part of something meaningful, and your job is to show them how their work connects to the bigger picture. Coordinators who tell that story well can turn casual helpers into lifelong champions.
You’ll leave this session with new tools and encouragement to feel empowered to welcome and engage volunteers in your organization. This session is presented in partnership with Volunteer Canada and with support from the Government of Alberta.
Date: November 5, 2026, 1:30 PM MDT
Attendee Giveaway: Join us for the full session for a chance to win a $200 Co-op gift card, or one of two $100 Co-op gift cards!
UPDATE: This webinar is now FREE to attend! If you’re able and would like to contribute, there is an optional pay-what-you-can ticket. Contributions support future learning opportunities like this one.
Questions? Contact us at info@volunteeralberta.ab.ca