Published May 04, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute readJanice Landry will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Volunteer Leadership Symposium May 14 in Kentville. Photo by ContributedJanice Landry will be the keynote speaker at the Volunteer Leadership Symposium taking place May 14 in Kentville.She is known for her 35-year journalism career in radio and television. In recent years, she has turned her talents towards writing, teaching, writing and producing.“One of the main takeaways of my new book, Every Little Thing, is that we all have gifts to share in order to lift up others and spread light.” Landry said in a news release. “Helpers and volunteers wear many hats, and they are the backbone of every community. This new work honours them.”THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRead More Revamped online tool to help address volunteer ‘crisis’ in Nova Scotia PERSPECTIVE: Volunteering can be thankless, but people still do their best to help Other presenters at the symposium include Mandy Morgan, of Devour and the Halifax Jazz Festival, on volunteer management for special events, Kym Hume on creating and supporting inclusive environments for neurodivergent volunteers, and information sessions provided by Hike Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Guard.Bruce MacArthur, of Kings Volunteer Resource Centre (KVRC), said the annual event features a full day of workshops planned to inspire volunteers and non-profit leaders.“We’re looking forward to hearing Janice, we wanted this year’s theme to inspire everyone with positive stories,” he said. “We are offering several practical workshops – from using AI for grant writing, to simple ways to increase accessibility. We want to provide practical information, but we also want to inspire.”The symposium is taking place at the Nova Scotia Community College Kingstec Campus in Kentville, May 14 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, which includes lunch, and are available from the volunteerns.ca website.Article content
Janice Landryto deliver keynote at symposium in Kentville
