Name: Connect, Create, Collaborate: Building Minto's Volunteer and Cultural Future
Start: 2026-02-07T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-07T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Harriston Community Centre Complex Auditorium

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm (5h)
Location: Harriston Community Centre Complex Auditorium

The Town of Minto invites volunteers, community leaders, and cultural organizations to Connect, Create, Collaborate, a half-day symposium focused on strengthening Minto’s volunteer and cultural future.

This event brings together Minto’s volunteer and cultural sectors to share insights from the Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Project, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaboration. Participants will co-create a shared annual calendar, spark new “try-it” program ideas, and connect with available supports and incentives.

Who should attend:
Arts, culture, heritage, tourism, agriculture, sport, and community volunteers, including artists, cultural and heritage groups, museums, service clubs, festival and event volunteers, tourism contributors, and volunteer organizations.

What to expect:

Volunteer Recruitment & Retention findings
Cultural collaboration spotlights
Annual community calendar roundtable
Program idea “summit” session
Networking, lunch, and resource sharing

Registration:
Advance registration is required. Please register via Eventbrite by January 19, 2026. Following registration, participants will receive a short form to help inform event planning.

Any questions, please connect with Belinda at belinda@town.minto.on.ca.