Volunteer 2010

Not-for-profit organisations and their boards, CEOs and managers are
responsible for arguably the largest and most valuable workforce in the state - volunteers. Volunteers contribute $10 billion to the Victorian economy, yet volunteers are often seen as an ‘add-on’, rather than core to an organisation’s structure and function.

This conference will challenge, inspire and equip organisations to embed volunteering as foundational to their structure and vision.

Learning outcomes:

Participants will
• Understand the future direction of volunteering
• Learn how to make volunteer programs effective, strategic and inclusive
• Develop advanced volunteer management skills

Who should attend:
• Not-for-profit Board members, CEOs and key decision makers
• Volunteer managers and coordinators
• Local government staff and councillors

Key presenters:

Keynote speaker
Andy Fryar, passionate and internationally acclaimed volunteer management expert 

CEO address
Ian McHutchison, CEO of AMES - a leading provider of settlement
services and English language programs for new arrivals. AMES currently
engages more than 2000 volunteers.

Facilitation
Nelly Thomas, award winning Melbourne comedian

Preliminary program:

CEO Breakfast: 7.30-9.30am
The CEO Breakfast is especially designed for key decision makers from the not-for-profit sector, including Board Members, CEOs and senior managers to inform and inspire their volunteer leadership.

Conference program: 10.00am - 3.30pm
Participants will strengthen their volunteer leadership with the opportunity to hear more from Andy Fryar, participate in round-table discussions and learn from innovative volunteer managers through facilitated panel discussions.

Key dates:
NOW - Put 10th March 2010 into your diary. Think about who you would like to invite to the CEO Breakfast - please email their contact details to info@volunteerwest.org.au so we can send them an invitation
Mid January - Registrations open for the conference
19th February 2010 Early bird registrations close