Virtual Summits
FFIC Virtual Summit 2024
February 21, 2024 at
11:00am ET
ON DEMAND VIDEO
Strengthening Volunteer Engagement
Speaker: Shaminda Perera, MEd. - Knowledge, Practice and Learning Lead, Volunteer Canada
Across Canada the current trends in volunteerism are transforming how organizations looks at volunteer engagement. In this session, we will review a Volunteer Engagement Cycle (Plan, Engage, Support, Recognize) and discuss how we could strengthen volunteer engagement. Participants will be able to;
- Describe the current state and trends of volunteerism in Canada
- Identify the stages in the Volunteer Engagement Cycle to approach the function through a strategic lens
- Identify effective methods for recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers
Shaminda Perera, MEd.
Shaminda leads an innovative and future-focused portfolio that works across the organization and our diverse stakeholders to build and deliver a learning agenda that strengthens Canada’s volunteering infrastructure. His passion is to help others learn and grow with over 2 decades of experience as a Performance and Learning professional. Since 2012, he has been leading learning initiatives to support not-for-profit organizations and community groups to apply best practices in volunteer involvement.
Shaminda holds a Master of Education in Adult Education degree from Yorkville University, New Brunswick. His thesis focused on building learning organizations in the social impact sector.
He gives back to the community through volunteering and philanthropy with the Lions Club International since 2015. Currently, he serves as the President of his home club – the Mississauga Cooksville Lions Club.
