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The 2024 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 2024 for volunteer management professionals. Check their website for information on registration fees, accommodations, sponsorship information, and for a full itinerary and speakers list.
Nonprofit Technology Conference 2024
When: March 13-15, 2024
Where: Portland, 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.
The 2024 Society of Healthcare Volunteer Leaders Annual Education Conference
When: March 21-23, 2024
Where: Nashville, TN
The 31st annual SHVL education conference will include workshops and keynote speakers aimed at providing educational opportunities to volunteer leaders in healthcare.
Annual National Service-Learning Conference: From Passion to Action
When: April 3-April 6, 2024
Where: St. Paul, MN
Sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council, this national educational conference provides leadership development training for nearly 500 service-learning professionals from across the United States and beyond. There will be over 100 engaging sessions to help you grow, learn, and connect with other service-learning professionals!
America’s Service Commission's 2024 National Service Training
When: April 24-26, 2024 (in-person) and May 14-16 (virutally)
Where: Minneapolis, MN
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!
VMPC's Examining Engagement Conference
When: May 8-10, 2024
Where: Vancouver, BC
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.
2024 MAVA Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference
When: June 5-7, 2024 (in-person) and June 12, 2024 (virtually)
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. This conference's theme is "Hot Takes" in Volunteer Engagement, in which they will explore familiar topics through fresh perspectives, investigate standard practices, and challenge preconceived notions about volunteer management.
Get Connected by Galaxy Digital is one of sponsors of MAVA's 2024 Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference. 
2024 Points of Light Conference
When: June 11-14, 2024
Where: Houston, TX
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.
2024 Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference
When: October 23-24, 2024
Where: Hybrid options. Location TBD.
Hosted by Alive! and sponsored by Better Impact, this conference is geared towards volunteer Managers. Join their mailing list to keep up to date about conference announcements.
Texas Volunteer Management Conference
When: TBA - Fall 2024
Where: Texas
The Texas Volunteer Management Conference is an annual conference that brings together current and emerging volunteer management leaders.
Looking for more free professional development opportunities in the volunteer management space? Join our upcoming webinar, or check out some of our previous webinars on volunteer management!
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