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

A freelance project manager based in Manchester England, Esther Lisk-Carew is an experienced heritage and cultural Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts, festivals and heritage sectors. She is skilled in Operations Management, Event Production, Volunteer Management… Read more

Diana Bere is a dedicated professional with a passion for volunteerism, education and community engagement. Since 2015, she has served as the Volunteer Manager at the Transilvania International Film Festival, where she coordinates a dynamic team of approximately 450 volunteers each edition.Beyond… Read more

Stuart Garland is the Learning and Capacity Building Manager with Volunteer Ireland. Previously he was Volunteer Manager with a leading homeless charity and the manager of a Volunteer Centre for several years. Garland has worked in a range of roles in the third sector since and has a background in… Read more