NOVA SCOTIA: Love. Compassion. Empathy.
Big topics to cover in an hour, but Janice Landry will run the gamut as this year’s keynote speaker at the annual Volunteer Leadership Symposium on May 14.
This event features a full day of workshops aiming to empower and inspire volunteers and nonprofit leaders. The symposium is full of presentations to bring people together and build connections.
As always, the goal is to inspire volunteers with positive stories and offer practical information.
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Janice Landry is known for her 35-year journalism career that spans radio and television. In recent years she has turned her talents towards writing, teaching, writing and producing.
Her keynote will highlight stories from her latest book, Every Little Thing.
Landry has received national recognition for her advocacy work and writing. Every Little Thing is her seventh book.
“One of the main takeaways of my new book, Every Little Thing, is that we all have gifts to share in order to lift up others and spread light.” Landry added.
“Helpers and volunteers wear many hats, and they are the backbone of every community. This new work honours them.”
“We need these positive stories. We need good news and headlines. We need more acts of kindness,” she added.
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Other topics at this year’s symposium include: Using AI for Grant Writing; Finding Simple Ways to Increase Accessibility.
Mandy Morgan, of Devour and the Halifax Jazz Festival will lead a workshop on volunteer management for special events; Kym Hume on creating and supporting inclusive environments for neurodivergent volunteers; and information sessions will be provided by Hike Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Guard.
The Kings Volunteer Resource Centre, located in New Minas, is the educational affiliate of Volunteer Nova Scotia and offers workshops and resources for volunteers and nonprofit leaders.
The 7th annual Volunteer Leadership Symposium is taking place at NSCC Kingstec campus, Kentville, on May 14 from 9:00 until 3:30 pm. Tickets are $15 (price still includes lunch).
For more info: https://www.volunteerns.ca/annual-symposium
