

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Connect Create Collaborate: Building Minto's Volunteer and Cultural Future
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready to shape the future of Minto through connection, creativity, and collaboration at our upcoming event!About this EventThis event brings together Minto’s volunteer and cultural sectors to share insights from the Volunteer Recruitment &amp; Retention Project, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaboration. Participants will build a collective annual calendar, spark new “try-it” program ideas, and connect volunteer leaders with available supports and incentives.Perfect for Agriculture &amp; Horticulture Groups, Artists, Creative Professionals, Cultural Groups, Festival &amp; Event Volunteers, Heritage &amp; Historical Groups, Museums, Service Clubs, Sports &amp; Recreation Groups, Tourism Contributors, Volunteer Organizations.Agenda?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMRegistration, Coffee, Networking?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMWelcome, Land Acknowledgement &amp; Introductions?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMPresentation: Volunteer Recruitment &amp; Retention FindingsHost: Lynn JamiesonInfo: Hear from Lynn Jamieson, Coordinator of the 2023/24 Volunteer Project. The presentation highlights who Minto’s volunteers are, the local barriers they face, effective strategies for retention, emerging volunteer trends (including youth and episodic volunteers), and practical recommendations for community groups.?: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMCultural Collaboration Spotlight  - Sharing Best Practices Across Minto’s CultInfo: A rotating showcase will feature local individuals or groups sharing recent success or innovation, key lessons learned, practical tips, and a resource or tool for others to use.?: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AMRefreshment Break?: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMAnnual Cultural &amp; Community Calendar RoundtableInfo: This activity brings participants together to align 2026 event dates, identify overlaps and gaps, and uncover opportunities for collaboration. Using a shared Minto Calendar and facilitated table discussions, groups explore joint events, shared needs, and ways to better share volunteers, resources, and expertise.?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunch, Networking &amp; Brochure SwapInfo: Enjoy a catered lunch by Homestyles Bites &amp; Catering while connecting with fellow participants. Bring your brochures to share and swap, discover new programs, and explore the Event Calendar Wall highlighting the great offerings across our community.?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMThe Program Summit: Community Program DevelopmentInfo: A fast-paced, interactive session where participants pitch and prioritize new “try-it” program ideas—ranging from arts and heritage workshops to youth-led storytelling, local food events, creative career talks, and nature-based experiences—designed to spark innovation and pilot fresh community programming. ?: 01:45 PM - 01:50 PM5 Minutes for Fun ?: 01:50 PM - 02:20 PMResources for Volunteers &amp; Program LeadersInfo: Town staff will highlight the supports available to community groups, including facility access, marketing assistance, volunteer recruitment channels, youth connections, funding opportunities, training, and partnership support. A Volunteer &amp; Cultural Resource Guide will be provided to help organizations access tools and resources more easily.?: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PMClosing &amp; Next Steps
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harriston/connect-create-collaborate-building-mintos-volunteer-and-cultural-future/100001978626904334
- **Event Categories**: workshops, calendar, business, sports, festivals, art, it, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.15, max: 12.15, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Harriston
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Harriston & Minto Community Centre
- **lat**: 43.9136217
- **long**: -80.8645887
- **full address**: Harriston &amp; Minto Community Centre, 111 George St. S, Harriston, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Minto's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (https://allevents.in/org/mintos-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-committee/27280882)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Harriston &amp; Minto Community Centre, 111 George St. S, Harriston, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 12.15 up to 12.15 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Minto's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, calendar, business, sports, festivals, art, it, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Connect Create Collaborate: Building Minto's Volunteer and Cultural Future ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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