Sammy Feilchenfeld

Sammy Feilchenfeld

Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA (he/him) is an adult educator, volunteer manager and lifelong learner. As Manager of Learning for Volunteer Toronto, he uses his nearly 20 years of experience as a volunteer manager to inform responsive and accessible learning experiences for non-profit engagement professionals, grassroots leaders, and volunteer seekers.

Sammy has a strong focus on a variety of educational interventions that support the changing needs of volunteers and volunteer managers. He also develops training for aspiring and established non-profit board members, and contributes to regular connections for the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN). Sammy’s experience as a high school teacher, theatre producer, and policy volunteer inform his training development, professional goals, and outlook on the future of the sector.

Sammy currently volunteers as the Secretary and Director of Partnerships with the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA). In 2023, Sammy was the recipient of the Alison Caird Young Leader Award by PAVRO and an Exemplary Leader Award by VMPC.