Vibrant parks depend on engaged volunteers -the people-power behind park events as well as park fundraising and marketing efforts. As we prepare to get back into our green spaces, let us help you develop the creative skills you’ll need to attract and retain park volunteers.
Join two volunteer engagement experts to learn best practices for:
The Panellists:
Panellist
Minaz is Park People’s Manager of Outreach. She manages the Sparking Change program that supports communities in neighbourhood improvement areas across Toronto, helping them animate their parks and green spaces.
In addition to working at Park People, Minaz is the coordinator of two community park groups: the Friends of Terraview Willowfield Parks and the Friends of Beverly Glen Park.
Panellist
Brianna oversees Park People’s Toronto Community Park Network, supporting new and existing local park groups across the city.
In this capacity, she has run successful volunteer-based programs initiatives, including Park People’s Manulife Walk in the Park, a walking program for seniors.
Before joining Park People, Brianna led volunteer engagement at Evergreen Brick Works, leading a team of over 600 volunteers. She has expertise in recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteer teams.
