VSA&NT 2024 SA State Volunteering Conference - 'Something for Everyone'

This event will provide a platform for not-for-profit leaders, volunteer management professionals, researchers, volunteers and government/corporate representatives, to discuss emerging trends and innovations in the volunteering sector and learn practical approaches to advance volunteering in South Australia.

Discover new ideas, overcome challenges, and create connections - there’s something for everyone!

Speakers include:

• Hon Nat Cook MP - Minister for Human Services
• Dana Shen - DS Consultancy
• Robbi Williams - JFA Purple Orange
• Emily Byrne - Student Volunteer Army
• Kate Semiz & Mary Baker - FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia & New Zealand 2023
• Paul Muller - Institute of Project Management
• Mark Pearce - Volunteering Australia

Further speakers to be announce

Topics to include:

State and National insights

• Official launch of the 2023 SA State of Volunteering Report
• How the National Strategy for Volunteering can help your organisation evolve and embrace best practices
• The role of all levels of government in enabling volunteering

Innovations in inclusivity

• Codesign and volunteering: centring volunteer voices
• Young people. Big issues. How student volunteers are helping to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Actionable approaches to elevate your NFP

• Finding and securing funding opportunities
• Utilising technology to boost reach and manage relationships
• Understanding emerging risks - insurance and cyber security
• Managing event, one-off, short term and large scale volunteer programs

Please note the conference program is still under development and speakers and topics may be subject to change. Official program to be announced.

Photographs will be taken during the event. By attending, you consent to the use of any photographs taken, which may be used for promotional, marketing, or informational purposes by Volunteering SA&NT and/or third parties. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the event organiser or the photographer during the event.