Lachlan Preston is an experienced leader of impactful volunteer, education and community development programs. Preston is Manager of Volunteering and Program Impact at the Australian educational charity known as Ardoch, and has previously worked for the Cathy Freeman Foundation managing educational… Read more

Rita Pereira Marques is from Portugal, and she joined CEV (Centre for European Volunteering) as a Policy and Project Officer, in August 2023. She has previously worked in project management in an International Non-Governmental Youth Organisation, as well as doing research on human rights violations… Read more

Sam Clift is a passionate leader of volunteering with over a decade of experience in leading and managing volunteers in the arts and heritage sectors in the UK. Clift is currently the Volunteer Resource Manager for London Transport Museum, where he has established a strategic vision and investment… Read more

Kat Ingram possesses an impressive 30 years of industry experience in recreation and sport. Her professional journey encompasses roles at all levels, from local to international. Notably, she has contributed her expertise to organisations including local councils, the South Australian Office for… Read more

Corina has been a volunteer since the age of thirteen. In high school she began service at a municipal senior recreation center and was mentored by two inspiring women in government. Their involvement was central to Corina’s future success and to this day serves as her inspiration to motivate more… Read more

Theresa Blondin, CVA, is the National Volunteer and Program Manager at Bladder Cancer Canada. As an avid volunteer herself, Blondin has been involved in the not-for-profit sector in numerous capacities for over 20 years. She has volunteered as a fundraiser, DJ, friendly visitor, video producer,… Read more

Allison R. Russell is an Assistant Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. Her research focuses on nonprofit management, including volunteering and volunteer management, ethical decision-making in public and nonprofit agencies, and the influence of… Read more