The Impact of an Inclusive and Engaged Volunteer Community

Breakfast Seminar

Come join us for a morning filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities for Volunteer Managers and Community Managers.

We've invited leaders in the volunteering sector to help you unlock the impact in your volunteering programme through the power of an inclusive and engaged volunteer community.

What Can Volunteer Managers Learn About Leadership from the All Blacks? A Session with David Kirk

NZ LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES

Hear from David Kirk, Chair of New Zealand Rugby, NFP Kiwi Harvest, and former Chair of the New Zealand Food Network. David, who also captained the All Blacks to victory in the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup, shares his insights and experiences on what volunteer managers can learn about leadership from the All Blacks.

How to get more people volunteering in South Australia

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Are you struggling to convert your applied volunteers to active volunteers?

This round table aims to bring together volunteer leaders to discuss proven volunteer conversion rate techniques so that we can continue to foster volunteering in South Australia.

Communicating Equality with Authenticity: Strengthening Inclusivity in Your Volunteering Efforts

Duration: 30 minutes

Join Martin O'Neill, Head of Marketing at Rosterfy and Julie Neilson, the Head of Strategy at Eleven - an award winning creative agency for the non profit sector, as we focus on how to create an inclusive volunteer programme that genuinely mirrors the diversity within your community.

How to Build an Engaging Induction for Volunteers

Duration: 30 minutes

Hear an insightful 30-minute kōrero, hosted by Kelsey Mulcahy, featuring Marian Casey, Deputy Commissioner of Volunteering at St John NSW.

In this session, Marian discusses how to build an engaging induction program for your volunteers, offering insightful strategies and tips, followed by a Q&A. 

Take time to say thank you: Building a culture of appreciation in your volunteer programme

Duration: 30 minutes

Rosterfy welcomed Rachel Gegeshidze, Chief Executive of Tempo Time Credits, as our special guest speaker in this webinar focused on volunteer appreciation. 

With years of experience in volunteer management and recognition, Rachel shared proven strategies for creating a rewarding experience that not only celebrates volunteers but also strengthens long-term commitment.

Supercharging your CRM: Unlocking the Full Potential of Volunteers with Rosterfy & Blackbaud

Duration: 35 minutes

Your CRM system is the backbone of successful volunteer and donor engagement, but are you truly harnessing its full potential?

Sam is joined by Maxine Smitiuch from Blackbaud to unpack how to get the most from a CRM system.

Strength in Diversity: How an Inclusive Volunteer Programme can transform community impact

Duration: 35 minutes

Who better to discuss diversity and building an inclusive volunteer programme than John Strawson-Rooney, the Volunteer Programme Lead at Bradford 2025 'City of Culture'.

Find out how to effectively create a legacy of volunteering in your city.

How TCS Sydney Marathon successfully scaled their volunteer program by 500%

Duration: 20 minutes

Hear from Rachael Bird, Head of Event Services and Melissa Farrelly, Workforce Manager at Pont3, responsible for delivering multiple events including The TCS Sydney Marathon on how they scaled their volunteer program through technology, community partners and training. 

Volunteer Engagement: The Secret to Smashing Fundraising Targets

Duration: 30 minutes

Hitting your fundraising targets is challenging task without a community behind you promoting your cause and using their passion and creativity to help you increase donations. Join Rosterfy and GivenGain for a 30 minute masterclass on amplifying fundraising through an engaging volunteer programme.

Maximising student volunteer engagement within universities

Duration: 1 hour

Join university volunteer specialists from Curtin University and University of Sydney Union (USU) for an insightful discussion around the top 5 ways universities can enhance their volunteer programs.

The future state of volunteering in hospitals and healthcare charities

Duration: 1 hour

Join volunteer specialists from Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and Children's Hospital Foundation for a thoughtful discussion on the future state of volunteering in hospitals and healthcare charities. 

Beyond a Thank You: How Recognition Drives Volunteer Retention

Duration: 30 minutes

Join Rosterfy's Sam Bennett, and Angele Tilly from The Literacy Pirates where we explore the impact of meaningful recognition on volunteer engagement and retention.

Smart Volunteer Scheduling: Grow Your Programme, Not Your Workload

Duration: 30 minutes

Discover how London Youth Games are growing an engaged and inclusive volunteer force in this webinar with Rosterfy's Sam Bennett and Ellie Reid from LYG.

How to use storytelling to improve volunteer onboarding and retention

Duration: 20 minutes

Learn how to harness the art of storytelling in volunteer management. Sam and Claudia from Rosterfy share strategies to build a compelling and effective volunteer onboarding experience.

How Golf Australia & the PGA of Australia revolutionised their volunteer program

Duration: 30 minutes

Hear from workforce management experts, Claudia and Hayley from Golf Australia and The PGA of Australia about how they are making golf accessible to all - starting with their volunteer program.

Volunteer Screening Made Easy: How to Save Hours and Engage Effectively

Duration: 30 minutes

Hear from Tuesday McEwan, Volunteer Manager at Pregnancy Sickness Support, about time-saving screening methods and building an engaged community of volunteers.

Going from 'Interested to Active': How to create an attention grabbing volunteer programme

Duration: 25 minutes

The volunteering landscape is evolving, with growing demand for support and increasing challenges in securing volunteer commitment. Discover actionable strategies to bridge this gap and build a stronger, more engaged volunteer base.

The link between engaged volunteers and meeting your fundraising targets

Duration: 35 minutes

In this webinar with ACEVO, Sam Bennett from Rosterfy shares valuable insights on how organisations can embed volunteers more effectively into their fundraising strategy.

Creating a seamless volunteer experience: From desktop to app

On demand webinar | 30 minutes

Hosted by Rosterfy's  CEO and Co Founder, Bennett Merriman, take a look at Rosterfy's revolutionary Volunteer App, designed to change the way volunteers find, manage and engage with their volunteer opportunities. 

How to create a successful volunteer application funnel

On demand webinar | 30 minutes

Convert your registered volunteers into active volunteers. Join Rosterfy's Co Founder, Bennett Merriman as he walks you through how understanding your 'Volunteer Application Funnel' can empower your team to engage and retain more active volunteers.

How to create a successful volunteer application funnel

On demand webinar | 30 minutes

Convert your registered volunteers into active volunteers. Join Rosterfy's, Sam Bennett as he walks you through how understanding your 'Volunteer Application Funnel' can empower your team to engage and retain more active volunteers.