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The 2025 volunteer management conference season is here!
Volunteer management conferences are an essential professional development opportunity for anyone who manages volunteers as part of their role. They provide opportunities for volunteer leaders to share knowledge, network with peers, and learn best practices that will propel their programs forward.
Use our list to find the best skills-building workshops of 2025 for volunteer management professionals. Check their website for information on registration fees, accommodations, sponsorship information, and for a full itinerary and speakers list.
The 2025 Society for Healthcare Volunteer Leaders Annual Education Conference
When: March 13-15, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
The 32nd annual SHVL education conference is a space for healthcare volunteer
management professionals from across the country to connect!
Whether you manage volunteers or are an active volunteer yourself, this event is packed with educational sessions and network opportunities to help your
programs Fleurish!
Annual National Service-Learning Conference: From Passion to Action
When: March 26-28, 2025
Where: St. Paul, MN
Sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council, this national educational conference provides leadership development training for nearly service-learning professionals from across the United States and beyond. Join a vibrant community of educators, nonprofit leaders, students, and visionaries as they delve into The Next Chapter: Intention, Impact, Equity—an exploration of how intentional actions can drive meaningful impact and advance equity in our communities.
America’s Service Commission's 2025 National Service Training
When: April 8-10, 2025 (in-person) and April 29-May 1 (virutal)
Where: Atlanta, GA
Annually, ASC brings together volunteer leadership to discuss nonprofit sector trends, foster collaboration, share best practices, and revisit strategic goals.
This conference is geared towards AmeriCorps State program and fiscal staff, state and territorial service commission staff, and commissioners. While not a primary audience, all other streams of national service — including National, Native Nations, VISTA, NCCC, Seniors, and VGF — are welcome and invited to attend!
Nonprofit Technology Conference 2025
When: April 16-18, 2025
Where: Baltimore, Maryland OR and Virtual
At this annual gathering of people who want to improve the world through skillful and equitable technology use, volunteer professionals can learn nonprofit technology best practice and network with a like-minded community.
2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism
When: April 22-24, 2025
Where: Portland, ME
The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism, typically a biennial professional development opportunity, is designed for Cooperative Extension professionals who coordinate volunteer services.
VMPC's Examining Engagement Conference
When: TBA
Where: TBA
VMPC invites Volunteer Leaders from Canada to come together to learn and grow through the lens of “Examining Engagement.” There is no shortage of relationships that volunteer professionals manage, each with their own unique characteristics and challenges. This conference will infuse the lessons from the past 5 years, and explore how engagement is a moving target that requires innovation, adaptability, reflection and collaboration.
2025 Points of Light Conference
When: June 3-6, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
This annual three-day conference is specifically designed to bring together social impact leaders across the sector. These workshops will teach volunteer leaders to make a bold impact in their community by providing inspiration and resources.
2025 MAVA Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference
When: June 18-18, 2025
Where: St. Paul, MN
MAVA’s mission is to harness the power of volunteerism to deepen community impact through uplifting community voices, building connections, providing education, and promoting advocacy. .
Do you have a conference you’d like us to add to our list? Contact us!
