The Human Need to Contribute

Discover the leadership advantage hidden in purpose, hope and human potential.

What if the future of volunteer leadership isn't about finding more volunteers, but helping people discover what they are uniquely here to contribute?

As a leader of volunteers, you spend your days creating opportunities for others to connect, belong and make a difference. But when was the last time you invested in your own growth, purpose and leadership?

This inspiring one-day experience is not your typical professional development workshop. It's an opportunity to pause, think differently and explore what truly motivates people to contribute, stay engaged and thrive.

In this highly interactive day, you'll:

• Reconnect with your purpose and what energises you as a leader

• Discover your unique gifts and how they influence the way you lead

• Learn how to cultivate hope as a practical leadership skill

• Gain fresh insights into attracting, engaging and retaining volunteers

• Connect with like-minded leaders from across the community sector

• Explore the future of volunteer leadership and community contribution

• Leave refreshed, inspired and equipped with practical ideas you can apply immediately

Together we'll explore:

• What inspires people to contribute?

• How do we create volunteer experiences that are truly meaningful?

• What helps volunteers stay engaged over time?

• How can leaders sustain hope during uncertainty and change?

• What kind of leadership will our organisations need in the years ahead?

Co-designed by Bruce Anderson and the Befriend team, this unique experience combines storytelling, reflection, practical insights and meaningful conversations with peers. Through a blend of live and pre-recorded contributions, Bruce will share over 30 years of experience in community development, leadership and culture change.

You'll explore two powerful leadership capacities:

Leading from gifts, not just strengths

Cultivating hope as a leadership practice

Whether you're an experienced volunteer manager, community leader or changemaker, this event will challenge, inspire and help you think differently about leadership, contribution and what's possible when people are empowered to bring their gifts to the world.

Join this exclusive group of forward-thinking leaders who are helping shape what comes next.

This event is organised by Befriend in partnership with Volunteering WA, as part of the Community Building Learning Network.

Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided

To find out more about the Continuous Professional Development for Professional Leaders of Volunteers, please visit: Career Development For Managers | Volunteering WA