Volunteer Leadership Conference

The Volunteer Leadership Conference is a NO-COST educational training event held by PA SHRM
for individuals that are currently or interested in becoming volunteer leaders for the PA State Council
or their local Chapter's Board or Committees.

The conference is pending approval for 3 recertification credits for SHRM and HRCI.

Register today!! The registration deadline is Friday, July 18th.

Conference Agenda

Time

Topic

Presenter

7:30-8:30

Check-In and Breakfast

8:30-8:45

Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:45-9:45

Unlocking the potential of Volunteer Teams

John Baldino
Humareso

9:45-10:00

Break

10:00-10:30

SHRM Volunteering & Chapter Management

Theresa Velykis
SHRM

10:30-12:30

Inspiring Engagement: Leadership Tools
for Today's Volunteer Leaders

Laraine and John will share valuable insights on how to motivate and inspire volunteer leaders. Key areas of discussion will include understanding intrinsic vs extrinsic motivations, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of volunteeers, and aligning volunteer work with personal values and passions.

Laraine Knauss

John Baldino

12:30-1:30

Lunch

1:30-2:30

Building Your Social Media Voice:
Strategy, Brand & Engagement for HR Volunteer Leaders

Social media isn’t just for marketing—it’s one of the most powerful tools HR volunteer leaders can use to promote events, grow engagement, and amplify their chapter or council’s voice. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to create a social media strategy that works, define your brand voice, and boost online engagement.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Describe key components of a consistent and compelling social media brand for HR volunteer initiatives.
Identify timing, tools, and tactics to increase visibility and engagement on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Apply shared best practices to enhance content strategy and expand community reach.

Angela Hummel

2:30-3:00

Closing Remarks and Raffle Drawings

Need a Hotel Room?

Hotel rooms are available at the Gettysburg Wyndham for a discounted rate of $155 (+ taxes & fees) per night. You must book your room by June 25th to get this special rate.

Book your room today:

Online at Wyndham's booking link
By calling 717-339-0020. The group discount code is '072425PAS'

Networking Reception

Join us on Thursday evening for a Happy Hour reception and trivia with music provided by DJ Trav. You are welcome to bring a guest!

Please RSVP during registration so we know how many people will be attending.