04/23/2026
Welcome Home, Volunteers: Strategically Building Belonging
Sign up here! https://novaa.org/event-6447082
As you plan your spring, make space for a workshop that will elevate not only how you engage volunteers, but how to strategically design their entire experience.
Join us on May 14 for a dynamic, hands-on session led by Angela Williamson: “Welcome Home, Volunteers: Strategically Building Belonging.” This workshop invites you to think like both an architect and a strategist by intentionally building a volunteer engagement structure that is welcoming, effective, and aligned with your mission.
Because thriving volunteer programs aren’t accidental, they’re built through thoughtful planning and design.
In this interactive session, you’ll move beyond theory and into action. You’ll assess your current volunteer engagement approach, identify strengths and gaps, and begin creating a strategic plan to strengthen your program from the ground up. From establishing a strong foundation of clarity to designing systems that foster belonging and retention, you’ll walk away with both insight and direction.
Participants will be able to:
Identify strengths and gaps in current engagement
Understand how clarity and belonging support retention
Apply practical ideas immediately
This isn’t a sit-and-listen session, it’s dedicated time to think critically, plan intentionally, and build something sustainable.
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Live on Zoom
Cost: $80 | NOVAA Members: $60
Bring your curiosity and your big-picture thinking, and be ready to build a well-rounded volunteer experience that doesn’t just function, but truly feels like home.
