Volunteer Recruitment: Practical Strategies for Attracting Volunteers Today

1:45PM-3:15PM

Does your organization struggle to find enough volunteers? You’re not alone. Recent data from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GPV) shows that fewer Canadians are volunteering, and those who do are giving less time. So how can your organization stand out and inspire people to get involved?

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical, proven strategies to boost your recruitment efforts right away. We’ll focus on two of the most powerful tools you already have: your volunteer webpage and your recruitment postings on platforms like VIQ. Through real examples from local organizations, you’ll see what works, what doesn’t, and how small changes can make a big impact.

Whether you’re part of a staffed nonprofit or a small volunteer-run group, you’ll leave with ready-to-use tools—including a volunteer webpage audit checklist, customizable posting templates, and clear position description templates —to help you attract the volunteers you need.

About Aleksandra Vasic: Aleksandra Vasic, CVA is a certified volunteer engagement professional with over 15 years of experience managing volunteer programs in a variety of social service settings. She is the former Director of Volunteerism at Volunteer Success, and she has also served as the President of PAVRO.