Conference on Volunteerism
Co-Hosted By: Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) and The Administrators of Volunteer Resources – Saskatchewan (AVR-SK)

Welcome and thank you for your interest in submitting a speaker/session proposal for the Conference on Volunteerism (The Annual Volunteer Management Professionals Conference). The success of the conference is a direct reflection of the quality and appropriateness of the sessions and speakers, so we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to this endeavor.


The Theme of our conference is VUCA2: Whether you are fully experiencing the effects of leading, managing and operating in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) World or you are seeking to lead, manage and operate by the new order of VUCA (Values, Unity, Connectedness and Abundance), the Canadian Volunteer Management Professionals Conference is the place for you to be.

Please use the sections below to submit your speaker/sessions proposals.

Presentation selections will be made based upon Fit with Sessions themes, educational value and Presenter experience with topic and presenting.  Selected content may be published in conference publications and online.  Conference committee is happy to provide support and guidance to first time presenters!  Presenters are encouraged to design their sessions to be interactive making use of experiential learning techniques that follow sound adult learning principles.

Speaker Selection Schedule

The conference program committee will set the day and time for each presentation, in order to optimize the sequencing and flow of content and tracks.  We will notify all selected speakers by March 30th, 2020 with their scheduled time.

Proposal Submission Timeline

Submission process opens:  December 6, 2019

Submission process closes:  February 14, 2020

Notification of acceptance:  March 1, 2020

Submission of bio/headshots:  March 14, 2020

Submission of Session Handouts for reproduction and inclusion in conference packages, digitally, send electronically:  April 30, 2020

Conference presentation dates:  June 8 – 10, 2020

Speaker Benefits

All speakers may be eligible to receive an honorarium of $100.  Speakers will be featured in the Conference publication and on the website.  The conference does not cover travel expenses or conference fees for its speakers.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your submissions.
Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
Section 1: Contact Information
Please provide us with the information needed to get in touch.
What is your first name?
What is your last name?
What is your mailing address?
What is your email?
What is your cell phone number?
What is another phone number we can use to reach you?
Section 2: Your experience and selecting a session type
Please use this section to tell us about your experience, and select a session type and theme.
Please tell us a bit about your background and experience
Please tell us your experience in giving presentations and workshops
There are two session types organized into three themes. Please read the descriptions below then indicate a session type.
Session Types:

1) Deep Dive Workshops – These sessions (3 hours in length) are designed to be intense and richer
conversations and exploration of topics. They will be workshops led by content experts with an
opportunity for conference attendees to learn about results and impacts as well explore ways in
which they can take the experiences and learning back to their home jurisdiction for action. Think
role up your sleeves and learn by doing.

2) Breakout Sessions – These will be a series of shorter presentations (90 mins in length) and discussion
topics led by subject matter experts and persons with experience in the related theme and topic.
Think trends, case studies, research findings etc. and shorter instructional topics.

Please choose a session type
Clear selection
Please read the session themes then choose a theme below.
1) Volunteer Management Basics – the work of Recruitment; Onboarding; Managing; Evaluating,
Recognizing and Re-engaging volunteers. Trends and patterns in volunteer management.

2) Volunteer Management Advanced – Strategic Volunteer Management and Leadership; Long Range
planning; Anticipating needs and changes based on trends, workplace and marketplace changes, cultural
shifts and changing demands.

3) Managing Volatility – Communications; Marketing; Messaging; Social Channels and Traditional Media;
Crisis Management, diversity and inclusivity, multiple demographics in the workplace.

Session theme
Clear selection
Section 3: Session Details
Please use this section to describe your session by telling us:
Please provide 3-5 key learning points
Please describe your method of delivery
How do you plan to engage participants?
What best informs your presentations? Research, experience, case studies etc.
if any, what specific materials or items are needed for your session?
Thank you for completing the first step of the submission process. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by February 14, 2020.
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. Report Abuse - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy
Google Forms