This is the volunteer management conference presented by VMPC (Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada), Better Impact, and AL!VE (Association of Leader's In Volunteer Engagement). 

Now in its tenth year, this year's topic is Creating Influence in Your Organization: Thinking Beyond 'A Seat at the Table'.

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your 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 - they have already been hard at work collaborating and "creating their influence", and have structured the day for each of the sessions to build on what comes before it.

There will be some engaging activities throughout the day built into the program, and at the end of the conference, attendees will come away with actionable tips they can use the very next day to build their own professional influence. This will be a conference you don't want to miss!

We are pleased to announce our speakers for this year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference:

• Adam Janes, CVA
• Nicole R. Smith, CVA
• Sarah Sukhram, CVA
• Tracey O'Niell, CVA

And our Host/Moderator for this year's Hybrid Conference is Rob Jackson. 

Our current streaming event will consist of four 20 minute presentations, local discussion in smaller groups, followed by a moderated discussion with the other presenters, including responding to questions from the audience.

The broadcast will be streamed live in the United States and Canada, with an average audience of more than 1000 each year.  In order to participate, you will need an internet connection strong enough to handle audio/video streaming and adequate computer or external speakers.

You can learn more about the conference by visiting the main conference website.

Schedule

Please note that the speaker content is the same on both days, so register for the conference day based on your preferred time zone below.

October 22 (Tuesday)

Pacific 9:30am - 3:30pm

Mountain Standard 9:30am - 3:30pm

Mountain 10:30am - 4:30pm

October 23 (Wednesday)

Central 8:30am - 2:30pm

Eastern 9:30am - 3:30pm

Atlantic 10:30am - 4:30pm

How does it work?

Once you register and we receive payment, we will send you a unique link and the conference handbook a few days before the event. You may register for any time zone that is convenient to you, the content for October 18 or 19 will be the same.  Individual registrants will be assigned to small group discussion 'virtual tables' the day of the conference depending on registrations.  We will try to assign you to tables depending on your geographic area and/or your affinity group, so please be sure and fill out all the questions to help us assign you to your group.  

Registration and payment policy

Registration begins May 25 and ends October 13.
$60 CDN for the general public
$50 CDN for VMPC members
AL!VE Members/American Residents/ International Residents: PLEASE REGISTER ON THE AL!VE PAGE.
PAYMENT IS CREDIT CARD ONLY.

*Please note the cost is for one person's participation in the event. If you have a group of 10 or more, consider applying as a host site here https://www.betterimpact.tv/vmhc

Cancellation and refund policy

Prior to September 1, 2024 will receive a full refund, without penalty.
September 1 - October 4, 2024 will be eligible for a refund of 50% of the registration fee.
Cancellations received after October 4, 2024 will not be eligible for any refund.

Note:  this registration link is for Canada. VMPC members will be billed by VMPC. American residents will be billed by AL!VE.

VMPC will NOT share your registration info with any outside entities.
You will receive a confirmation email right after registration.  If not, check your spam folder or contact us.

For more information, visit the main conference website HERE.