This low-cost annual Volunteer Conference offers practical training and inspiring ideas for non-profits on things related to welcoming newcomers, applying for grants, and ways to engage the wider community.
Keynote speaker is Annika Voltan, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Management Department at Saint Mary's University, Halifax. Annika has worked across government, nonprofit, business, and academic sectors and is recognized for her expertise in social innovation, community building, systems thinking, and cross-sector collaboration.
2026 Volunteer Conference is Monday, November 23 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - at Delta Hotel, Burnside/ Dartmouth, N.S.
Earlybird pricing: $40 until October 25.
Regular conference fee: $75
Registration closes November 16.
Workshops include:
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Preparing to Apply for Government Funding
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Getting Started with AI: An Everyday Guide for Basic Use
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Inclusion and Diversity in Volunteering
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Mobilizing Your Community
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Better Writing Isn't the Answer: The Secret to Winning Grants
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Preventing Burnout
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Rural Volunteering: Opportunities & Challenges
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Reaching Out 101: Tangible and Intentional Promotion and Outreach
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Youth Voices in Volunteering
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Navigating Change: Guiding Nonprofits through Uncertain Times
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Welcome Works: Volunteers Helping Newcomers Thrive
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Measuring Impact: What Changed Because We Were There?