Opportunity Details
Volunteer Management Conference: Creating Influence In Your Organization
Conference Information:
DOVIA-LA / L.A. Works will again be the Southern California host site for the 2024 conference.
How can a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization? This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by peers in volunteer management who have found a way. Each speaker this year has extensive experience in the field and has a great story to tell. This will be a conference you don't want to miss.
While conference workshops will be internationally broadcast to us and presented by AL!VE, Better Impact & Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, we will be gathering in person with our own local group for discussions and camaraderie in the space.
The live broadcast will be hosted by Rob Jackson, Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change. Rob has almost 30 years experience working in the voluntary and community sector, holding a variety of strategic development and senior management roles that have focused on leading and engaging volunteers.
Workshops and Presenters:
Who am I to Have Influence?
How can a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization? This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by peers in volunteer management who have found a way. Each speaker this year has extensive experience in the field and has a great story to tell. This will be a conference you don't want to miss.
While conference workshops will be internationally broadcast to us and presented by AL!VE, Better Impact & Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, we will be gathering in person with our own local group for discussions and camaraderie in the space.
The live broadcast will be hosted by Rob Jackson, Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change. Rob has almost 30 years experience working in the voluntary and community sector, holding a variety of strategic development and senior management roles that have focused on leading and engaging volunteers.
Workshops and Presenters:
Who am I to Have Influence?
Drawing from his experience in fostering intentional communities, Presenter Adam Janes will share how kindness, curiosity, and creativity are key to making an impact and gaining influence. Adam will delve into the significant themes and subtle actions that garnered senior leadership's attention and buy-in during Adam's journey.
Vibe Check: What’s Their Why? Learn Your Audience to Influence through Insight!
Presenter Sarah Sukhram, Pasco County Animal Services' Volunteer & Foster Care Coordinator. Recognized for her leadership and dedication, Sarah received the 2023 Emerging Leaders award and was named Pasco County's Employee of the Year.
"The T.A.B.L.E.": Obstacle or Opportunity?
Presenter Nicole R Smith is a Panamanian-American, excels as a social impact leader, author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and dancer. Honored with numerous awards, she actively contributes to her community and various boards, underscoring her commitment to volunteerism and the arts.
From Seat to Sway: Building Blocks to Manifest your Organisational Influence
With over 20 years of leadership in volunteer engagement across not-for-profit, health, and government sectors, Australian social worker and Certified Volunteer Administrator Tracey O’Neill champions transformative and ethical volunteer management while fostering advanced leadership in the sector.
Conference attendance and participation will be worth 6 CVA PDUs.Who Can Attend:
You do not need to be a DOVIA-LA member to attend this conference. Please feel free to share information about registering for this event with any other volunteer engagement or related professionals who may be interested in this conference!
Conference Pricing:
BEST DEAL! Conference Attendance & New/Renewing DOVIA-LA Member Bundle: In Person Attendee – $80.00
Conference Pricing:
In Person Attendees will enjoy the conference with other guests in person. The cost associated includes parking, breakfast pastries, tea and coffee. If you are interested in being a new member or are someone who is coming back into active status, this is the best deal for you. You are able to pay the annual registration fee ($60) and receive a discounted ticket. Membership includes access to all of our year's regular events, discounted special events, member roster, resources and more.
DOVIA-LA Member - In Person Attendee – $45.00
In Person Attendees will enjoy the conference with other guests. The cost associated includes parking, breakfast pastries, tea and coffee.
Guest - In Person Attendee – $65.00
In Person Attendees will enjoy the conference with other guests. The cost associated includes onsite lot parking, breakfast pastries, tea and coffee.
Where is the Conference?
Members and guests can join us at The Children's Institute location in Echo Park. The site is located near public transit and has a parking lot which guests can use for free as well as street parking.
What if I can't attend In Person?
There is an option to directly register with the conference on an individual, virtual ticket. Visit https://www.betterimpact.com/vmhc for more information.
What Do I Need To Bring?
- Water Bottle (fountains onsite)
- Bring your lunch! Or some money to purchase food from neighboring restaurants including Gigi's Cafe Cubano and McDonald's.
- Notebook for taking notes and capturing people's contact information.
Disclaimers:
In consideration of planning logistics, registrants have until October 17th to cancel their registration for a full refund if need be. Unfortunately, cancellations after October 17th will not be eligible for refund.
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator below.
Civic & Community, Non-Profit Capacity Building
Other
Other
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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