In today’s world, volunteers come in with expectations and motivations. We are here to help you understand what makes them tick! Our online zoom workshop will help you understand how to get your community excited, involved, and ready to make a difference.
Section 1: General Analysis of Today’s Volunteers
Explore the evolving landscape of volunteerism across Canada, including trends and characteristics of three key demographics—youth, mature, and newcomer volunteers.
Section 2: Volunteer Recruitment
Learn how to build a compelling recruitment strategy that aligns with volunteer interests and the Canadian Code.
Section 3: Volunteer Retention and Recognition
Retain volunteers by understanding what drives their ongoing commitment.
About your Facilitator:
Denise Bukowski is a leader in the field of volunteer engagement with over 35 years of experience that spans health care, tourism, recreation, education, childcare, fitness and sport administration, She is a lifelong learner with a voracious appetite to learn and try new things. Never satisfied with maintaining the status quo, you will always find her curious and committed to continuous quality improvement.
Denise holds a Bachelor of Recreation Studies from the University of Manitoba; a diploma in Health Care Services Management and certificate in Human Resource Management from Red River College. In 2020 received her international certification designation in Volunteer Administration (CVA). She is currently entering her 10th year at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights responsible for the volunteer engagement program. Prior to the CMHR, Denise worked in a Volunteer and Recreation Management capacity in an acute and at two long-term health care facilities.
Denise is currently on the advisory council for the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and has held various board and conference committee positions on the Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administrators ( MAVA), Graduation and Child Care boards. She is also a past recipient of the of Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administrators (MAVA) Leadership award.
Denise is a recognized expert in the field of volunteer engagement and a mentor to many aspiring volunteer engagement leaders. She is thrilled to be able to return to teaching and is looking forward to have a conversation about best practices and lessons learned.
Presenter: Denise Bukowski
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ytxu7q3/lp/c2a74561-2171-44b1-8f09-8f4cd2955d01
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025
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