Breakfast Bites and Volunteer Manager Insights

Calling all passionate Volunteer Engagers! 

This time... coffee is on Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) 

Join us for Breakfast Bites & Volunteer Manager Insights a morning of connection, conversation, and learning created especially for professionals in volunteer engagement… but this time, we are thinking national! We have two special guest speakers. Don’t worry, we will still have lots of time for networking as we extended the time until 11:00am!

Hear from Volunteer Manitoba’s Executive Director, Ashley Seymour, who has been working alongside Volunteer Canada to help shape a National Action Strategy for volunteerism. She will share key insights from the research, what it means for our sector, plus introduce the International Year of the Volunteer initiative.

You will also hear from Adam Janes, President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, who will explore emerging trends in volunteerism, the collaborative work with Volunteer Canada on the CCVI, and the many benefits of joining VMPC.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and learn from leaders helping shape the future of volunteer engagement not just in Manitoba, but on a national level!

• Date: Wednesday, March 26th 2026 (Registration closes March 20th at 4:30pm)
• Time: 8:30 - 11:00 am
  (Breakfast served promptly at 8:30; Speed Networking begins at 9:00; extended hours, the event to end at 11:00am)
• Location: Norwood Hotel - 112 Marion Street
• Cost: $40 (Includes a sumptuous hot buffet breakfast)

Coffee is on VMPC, use coupon code VMPC2026 to get $10 off! 

Limited spots! Get your tickets fast!

You will be hearing from: 

Adam Janes – Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada President CVA (he/him) is passionate about volunteer engagement and connecting people:  He serves as President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (2025–27) and is a seasoned leader in volunteer engagement. He calls Ottawa (part of the unceded Algonquin territory) home and is part of the team leading volunteering at the Ottawa Food Bank helping to fight food insecurity locally.  Adam also continues to serve on the Ottawa Leaders of Volunteers board.

He is a proud CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) going on seven years, a two time contributor to Engage Journal, speaker at the 2024 VMPC National Conference and 2024 International Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference and directed the 2025 VMPC National Forum. Adam previously also held senior roles at Volunteer Ottawa and Christie Lake Kids. He is driven by the core belief: Volunteer Engagement Leaders and the volunteer communities led by them build stronger, healthier communities for all.

Beyond Volunteer Engagement chat with Adam over coffee about live music, hiking, anthropology—or parenting. Happy to connect on LinkedIN or at president@vmpc.ca. 

Ashley Seymour is the Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba, and has been working alongside Volunteer Canada on the development of the National Volunteer Action Strategy, and is eager to share some insights into the findings and how that can support the work of volunteer engagers right here in Manitoba.

Who should attend this workshop

This event is for anyone who works with volunteers such as a volunteer coordinator or manager!

Accommodations - In Person Events

Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully, and we recognize that everyone performs at their best when they are given the right tools to succeed. If you require any accommodations to support you in your learning journey, please indicate so on the registration form. We will do everything in our ability to support you.

Volunteer Manitoba is committed to accommodating individuals with sensitivity to scented products. Participants are kindly asked to refrain from using perfume, cologne, aftershave, or other fragrances to create a fragrance-free environment.