Building a Fulfilling and Impactful Career as a Volunteer Manager
Rosterfy is hosting a Lunch and Learn series where expert guest speakers share valuable insights on volunteer management, recruitment, engagement, and retention. Each session will explore common challenges and provide practical strategies to build more engaging and flexible volunteer programs.
In this kōrero, hear from Libby McGee, Libby is an experienced workforce management specialist with a strong background in large-scale, people-focused operations at major sporting events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Asian Football Cup 2023, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
In this webinar, we'll discuss the importance of leading with purpose, utilsing data to inform decision making and the importance of utilising technology to set healthy boundaries and avoid burnout.
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NZ LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES
Building a Fulfilling and Impactful Career as a Volunteer Manager
Host: Kelsey Mulcahy, Volunteer Systems Specialist at Rosterfy
Guest: Libby McGee, Commercial Partnerships and Technology Manager at Athletics New Zealand
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 12:30pm (NZST)
Webinar Overview: Hear an insightful Lunch and Learn discussion including a Q&A with Libby McGee.
Join us for our fifth kōrero in our New Zealand Lunch and Learn Series where we will be joined by Libby McGee, Commercial Partnerships and Technology Manager at Athletics New Zealand to share her insights into what makes a good Volunteer Manager.
Libby share:- How she's managed to travel the world while working as a volunteer manager
- Practical ways to use data and tech to engage volunteers
Why flexible, inclusive programs are the future
Key Takeaways from the Webinar:
1. Lead with Purpose and People
- Know your "why" and align it with your work
- Build strong, trusting relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
- Advocate for volunteer recognition, growth, and inclusion
- Embrace your role as a coach and connector—not just a coordinator
- Invest in professional development and stay on top of sector trends
- Use data to demonstrate impact and inform decisions
- Set healthy boundaries to avoid burnout.
- Leverage technology to streamline admin and focus on people
- Design volunteer pathways that are accessible, inclusive, and rewarding
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*Please note this event is happening in (NZST) time
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