Evolving Volunteer & Board Engagement

Tuesday, April 30, 2024;In - Person

8:30am - 9am Networking

9am - 11am Program

Are you witnessing shifts in your volunteer program, finding it increasingly challenging to recruit and retain both volunteers and board members? Has your organization's volunteer utilization declined?

Join us to discover practical steps for reengagement and revitalization. Learn effective strategies to meet volunteers where they are, gain insights from peer organizations, and delve into discussions on realistic ROI. Discover innovative approaches to engaging volunteers and board members and fostering a culture of appreciation within your organization. Our panel of experienced volunteer managers will share their first hand experiences and practical strategies that showcase the impact of volunteers in the sector.

Be apart of the conversation, gain fresh perspectives, and network with others in the sector!

Key topics:

- Are your tried and true strategies no longer tried and true?

- How to meet volunteers where they are and offer impactful work

- Understanding the shifting landscape

- Reengage & revitalize to keep them coming!

Panel Speakers:

• Maleka Long, Executive Director, Love Beyond Limits
• Sean Devereaux, Executive Director, Leadership Long Beach
  
• Val Parker, VP Solutions

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit professionals/leaders responsible for volunteer management.

Sponsored by:

Maleka Chris, Love Beyond Limits

Maleka Chris, a dynamic force for positive change, is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Limits, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting children aged 7 to 17 in Long Beach and its surrounding areas. In addition to her role at Love Beyond Limits, she serves as the Community Affairs Deputy for Long Beach Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro. Over the past decade, Maleka has transformed Love Beyond Limits from her home into a beacon of hope, drawing on her own experiences growing up in challenging environments in Compton and South Central LA. Despite being a mother to four daughters and a grandmother, Maleka remains deeply committed to her cause, providing comprehensive support in education, self-image, social skills, and hygiene. Her impact extends through initiatives such as "The 13 Stones" workbook, designed to facilitate the holistic development of young minds. Maleka's dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including Long Beach Hero of the Year (2018) and the Women of Excellence Award from WBC (2018). Her influence resonates nationally, and under her leadership, Love Beyond Limits has achieved remarkable milestones, including sending youths to leadership camps, organizing mentoring programs, and hosting wellness retreats. In summary, Maleka Chris embodies resilience, compassion, and transformative leadership, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of children and communities through Love Beyond Limits.

Sean Devereaux, Leadership Long Beach

Sean Devereaux’s nonprofit journey began when he accepted a position at the Aquarium of the Pacific as an Aquarist in 1999. There, he spent nearly a decade working with the animal collections, specializing in the husbandry of North Pacific birds and fishes. During this period, Sean worked closely with the volunteers and interns in the Animal Husbandry Department as their departmental liaison. This provided him a firm foundation in volunteer management allowing him to transition seamlessly into the role of Manager of Volunteer Services in 2007, then promoting to the Director of Volunteer Engagement in 2017. Under his leadership, the Aquarium of the Pacific realized over 2 million hours of volunteer service from over 10,000 volunteers and interns, the largest volunteer program of any Zoo or Aquarium in the world.

Sean has a rich history of community service and leadership, having served on various boards including DOVIA-LA, the AZA, AL!VE, and the Arts Council for Long Beach, among others. He currently sits on the board of Sister Cities of Long Beach. A graduate of the Leadership Long Beach Institute, Sean took on the role of Executive Director in April 2021, leading efforts to revive programs impacted by COVID-19. He is passionate about empowering his community and is dedicated to continuing the legacy of Leadership Long Beach. Sean resides in the Wrigley neighborhood with his husband, Aldo, their chihuahua Lily, and a cat named Nancy. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, reading sci-fi, cooking, and traveling.

Val Parker, VP Solutions

With a career in the nonprofit field, Ms. Parker specializes in building volunteer programs that build capacity through expanding volunteer roles and services at all levels, helping organizations leverage volunteers to move their mission forward. She has worked with volunteer programs in agencies ranging from large national brands to small, grassroots nonprofits. Currently, Ms. Parker serves as the Corporate and Volunteer Engagement Manager at the Foodbank of Southern California. Previous organizations she has worked with include Habitat for Humanity, Orange County Girl Scouts, 4-H, along with small local So Cal programs. Her background includes volunteer management, community outreach, budgeting, fund development, and program management.

Ms. Parker believes there is nothing volunteers cannot do, and she is excited to help every organization maximize its volunteers’ potential.

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