Engaging & Retaining Volunteers: Building Your Own Reward and Recognition Program
Grounded in Rosterfy’s global best practices and supported by Volunteering New Zealand’s expertise as the national peak body for volunteering, this workshop empowers volunteer organisations to create and implement a tailored, community-driven volunteer engagement strategy. Focused on rewarding and recognising volunteers, the goal is to enhance their experience and foster long-term involvement.
Whether you’re refining an existing program or starting from scratch, you’ll leave with actionable insights on how to boost volunteer retention, meaningfully acknowledge contributions, and align your recognition efforts with both your organisation’s mission and the evolving needs of Aotearoa's communities.
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Engaging & Retaining Volunteers: Building Your Own Reward and Recognition Program
Date: June 16th,2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM (NZST)
Location: Cancer Society's Domain Lodge - Ted & Mollie Carr Memorial Hall at Domain Lodge, 1 Boyle Crescent, Auckland.
Agenda: See the detailed agenda
Lunch: (provided)
Meet Your Workshop Leaders
Marian Casey | Deputy Commissioner of Volunteering, St John NSW
Marian Casey brings over a decade of volunteer leadership experience in events and emergency services and has received numerous prestigious recognitions, including Central Sydney Volunteer of the Year 2022, Western Sydney Woman Volunteer of the Year and Woman of the Year 2023, and the National Emergency Medal for her efforts during the 2019–2020 bushfires in Australia. Marian is a self-proclaimed "mega volunteer" with over 30 years of hands-on experience across more than 30 organisations.
Marian has also recently joined the Rosterfy team as Head of Partnerships and is passionate about helping organisations create and inspire a committed volunteer base.
Supported by:
Michelle Kitney | Chief Executive, Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand Michelle Kitney is the Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand, the national peak body for volunteering in Aotearoa. With extensive leadership experience across the for-purpose sector, Michelle is a strong advocate for volunteerism and social impact. Her work focuses on strategy, sector development, and strengthening community engagement to ensure volunteering in New Zealand is inclusive, future-focused, and impactful.
Kelsey Mulcahy | Volunteer Systems Specialist
Kelsey Mulcahy is a passionate advocate for community impact and digital innovation in the volunteer and mental health sectors. Currently at Rosterfy, she works closely with non-profit organisations across Australasia to build more efficient, inclusive, and engaging volunteer programs. With a background at Lifeline Aotearoa, Kelsey brings a unique blend of experience in technology, communications, and human-centered insight.
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