Connect Create Collaborate: Building Minto's Volunteer and Cultural Future

Connect Create Collaborate: Building Minto's Volunteer and Cultural Future

By Minto's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Overview

Get ready to shape the future of Minto through connection, creativity, and collaboration at our upcoming event!

This event brings together Minto’s volunteer and cultural sectors to share insights from the Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Project, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaboration. Participants will build a collective annual calendar, spark new “try-it” program ideas, and connect volunteer leaders with available supports and incentives.

Perfect for Agriculture & Horticulture Groups, Artists, Creative Professionals, Cultural Groups, Festival & Event Volunteers, Heritage & Historical Groups, Museums, Service Clubs, Sports & Recreation Groups, Tourism Contributors, Volunteer Organizations.

Category: Community, City & Town

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Highlights

  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 9:00 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Harriston & Minto Community Centre

111 George St. S

Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 Canada

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Registration, Coffee, Networking

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome, Land Acknowledgement & Introductions

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation: Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Findings

Lynn Jamieson

Hear from Lynn Jamieson, Coordinator of the 2023/24 Volunteer Project. The presentation highlights who Minto’s volunteers are, the local barriers they face, effective strategies for retention, emerging volunteer trends (including youth and episodic volunteers), and practical recommendations for community groups.

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On Sale Jan 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM