Free Volunteer Development Workshop

Media Release  
For Immediate Release

February 27, 2023

The Town of Morinville Presents a Free Volunteer Development Workshop
Improve your recruitment process and learn how to create compelling volunteer roles

Morinville, AB - The Town of Morinville is pleased to present a free Volunteer Development Workshop on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. This workshop is recommended for anyone responsible for creating and recruiting volunteer roles, with the focus on the perspective of what makes a great volunteer experience.

Facilitated by Marie Gervais, PHD., CEO of Shift Management, participants will learn:

• How to create a volunteer role that is compelling and inviting
• Which questions to ask to match the right volunteer for the right position 
• Tools to improve volunteer retention
• Networking opportunity to practice recruiting strategies learned during workshop

“Knowing that volunteers are the heart of many events and programs within our own community, we want to provide the knowledge, expertise and networking opportunities that are essential in creating positive volunteer experiences.” explains Barb Adamson, Community Recreation Coordinator.

The Volunteer Development Workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit calendar.morinville.ca or call 780-939-7839.

Media contact:

Tracy Dalzell-Heise | Manager, Communications and Legislative Services | Town of Morinville
P: 780-939-7639 | C: 587-341-5889 | tracydalzell-heise@morinville.ca

Kathleen Ducharme | Events & Culture Programmer | Town of Morinville
P: 780-939-7832 | C: 780-293-2694 |  kathleen.ducharme@morinville.ca