Upcoming Webinars
Start 2025 with our new Online Series: The Art of Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
Keeping volunteers engaged and motivated can feel challenging—but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for this FREE three-part online series designed to empower Volunteer Specialists with fresh insights and practical strategies to enhance volunteer engagement. Sign up for each session individually or all three to gain a complete toolkit for recruiting and retaining volunteers. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your volunteer engagement practices and start the year off strong!
What’s in store?
- Explore good practices to recruit volunteers
- Discover ways to keep volunteers committed to your cause
- Gain actionable insights to elevate your volunteer program
Session 1: “How Do I Get More Volunteers & Why is That the Wrong Question?”
January 21 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Session Completed)
Scott Lundell from the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations will discuss why reframing your approach to volunteer recruitment can lead to more meaningful engagement.
Session 2: Recruitment and Retention Insights & Stories Panel
February 25 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Curious about how other volunteer specialists have approached the challenges of volunteer recruitment and retention? Join us for a panel discussion with volunteer specialists Alison Besecker (Senior Coordinator, Networks & Engagement), Erin Navarro (VA Senior Coordinator, Learning & Resources), and Elaine Mew, CVA (moderated by Graeme Dearden (VA Manager, Learning & Inquiry), as they share their insights and stories. Our panelists will delve into volunteer screening theory and how they’ve applied good practices to support volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer specialist or new to the field, this panel offers valuable lessons and real-world examples to support your volunteer screening efforts.
Session 3: “What Now?” Workshop
March 25 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Limited Spots Available
In this interactive workshop, apply what you’ve learned from the first two sessions in the series using case studies, hands-on activities, and group discussions.
Want more? Explore past webinars available on our resources page.
Book a workshop
Workshops and presentations are offered online and in person (travel fees apply).
| Length of Workshop or Presentation | Pricing for general public | Pricing for VA Members |
| 1 hour | $250 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies | $200 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies |
| 2 hours | $500 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies | $400 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies |
| 3 hours | $750 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies | $600 + mileage, food, accommodation, supplies |
| Full- or Multiple-Day Workshop | Reach out to us for a quote | Reach out to us for a quote |
To learn more about how you can receive VA Member Pricing, check out our Member Info Page. For all other inquiries, including pricing, email programs@volunteeralberta.ab.ca or call 780-482-3300 ext. 108.
Terms and Conditions
- Presentation times above will factor in question-and-answer periods (e.g. 1 hr presentation = 30-45 minutes of content, 15-30 minutes of Q&A)
- Many Volunteer Alberta workshops and presentations are subsidized by our programming. We will notify you if your requested presentation is eligible for subsidy.
- Mileage is calculated at $0.51 per km. Food is calculated at $20 per person per 100km. Supplies and accommodation will be quoted directly from suppliers.
- We require at least 30 days notice to host a workshop or presentation.
- Volunteer Alberta staff are located in Edmonton and Calgary. We will make every effort to match your presentation to a team member who is close to your location, but depending on content and expertise, we may need to send a team member from a further location to meet the requirements of your presentation.
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- Volunteer Screening & Engagement
- Risk Management
- Recruitment
- Grants and Fundraising
- Social Innovation
- Evaluation and Impact
- Boards and Governance
- Communications
- Youth engagement
To access our full library, as well as free or subsidized access to our communities of practice, workshops and other services, become a member.
Past Webinars
2024 Equity and Inclusion in Volunteer Screening Series
Volunteer Rights: What Volunteers and Board Members Need to Know
Unlock the Potential of Your Volunteer Experience! Discover your rights as a volunteer and gain valuable insights into the protective legislation that ensures your safety and well-being. Hear from the Co-Founder of IntegralOrg, Yvonne Chenier, who will bring her legal counsel on the social impact sector. Empower yourself to find meaningful opportunities with organizations committed to your welfare.
Goals-Based Approach to Volunteer Screening: How to Nourish Relationships and Trust in Volunteer Programming
Learn an alternative approach to the 10-step volunteer screening process. Placing emphasis on safety and trust, this flexible approach will empower organizations to cultivate meaningful connections and adapt screening practices to reflect their unique community, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative volunteer environment.
Engaging Newcomers: Welcoming Newcomers to Participate in Volunteerism
Learn why newcomers engage in volunteering, understand what inspires them to volunteer, and how organizations can craft opportunities that align with their unique goals. Join us for a conversation we share strategies for supporting newcomers and creating meaningful connections through volunteer screening.