Conference 2015

The Colorado Conference on Volunteerism (CCOV) ... Have a look at what we did in 2015, but see what's already happening for 2016!

Members Register TODAY for only $149!

Nonmembers Register for $199!


... or become a member now and save on the conference!


The Colorado Conference on Volunteerism (CCOV) returns in 2015 on October 13th and 14th in Golden, CO at the American Mountaineering Center. This will be the 10th CCOV in Colorado, and definitely the best ever. Packed full of trainings, ample opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a major celebration of the hard work all volunteer engagement professionals put into their service, this conference is THE event of the year.


 
See an overview of the schedule and conference details!
 

See the Full Conference Program!

Final Conference Details

Check-In: Registration begins at 8 am on Tuesday the 13th and 8:30 am on Wednesday the 14th.

Programming: Begins at 8:45 on Tuesday the 13th and 9 am on Wednesday the 14th.

Location: The American Mountaineering Center is located at 710 10th Street, Golden.

Parking: Parking is available on the north side of the building and in the large lot across the street and to the east of the center. Please enter the center from the north entrance located adjacent to the parking lot.

Hotel Accommodations: Making your final arrangements for the conference?  Need a place to stay in the Golden area?  Here some hotel ideas we've tracked down!

Thank you again for your enduring support of the profession and please don't hesitate to contact us with any remaining questions or need.


Latest Conference News

9/24/15 -- Making your final arrangements for the conference?  Need a place to stay in the Golden area?  Here some hotel ideas we've tracked down!

9/10/15 -- In addition to networking opportunities, Idea Exchanges, and our keynote speakers at the conference, we are thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of workshops and trainers for this year's conference! Thank you to our program committee for organizing such an incredible set of educational opportunities.

9/1/15 -- Award recipients have been announced!  At this year's conference, we'll be honoring our Outstanding Achievement in Volunteer Management Award, Mark Smith from Project Angel Heart. And we'll be honoring and hearing from our 10th Marlene Wilson Commitment to the Profession Award recipient, Betty Stallings.

8/10/15 -- Announcing both our Tuesday and Wednesday conference keynotes!

We'll be welcoming ReWork on October 13th, & Coldspring October 14th ...

 
A big thank you to our CCOV keynote and sponsor for the 13th, ReWork. Rework connects non-profits looking for new staff with job seekers who care about serving local communities.




And a big thank you to our CCOV keynote and sponsor for the 14th, Coldspring Center. Coldspring Center, based here in Colorado, provides trauma-informed care training and expertise on quality improvement to non-profits around the country. Read an interview from Coldspring here, and watch for an article from their very own Matt Bennett in this month's newsletter!

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Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting DOVIA and the Colorado Conference on Volunteerism!

 
Presenting Sponsors


 
    

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8/3/15 -- Workshop proposals can still be submitted!  Send your session along until August 22nd!

7/8/15 -- We're working through all of the wonderful program proposals coming in (submit a workshop proposal until the August 22nd), so we can't announce the details yet, but we can share our program categories ... don't miss a great learning opportunity at this year's conference within these seven themes:

1. The Basic Equipment: 101 volunteer management tools and tricks       
2. Being Fit: Professional readiness and preparation
3. Navigating Teams: Working together for the ascent
4. Guiding Your Team: Tools for volunteer managers to steer their organization
5. Being Fit: Preventing compassion fatigue through personal wellness
6. Climbing Safely: Identifying risk, balancing risk vs. reward
7. Planning Your Route: developing strategies with intentionality

Spring 2015 -- DOVIA Colorado announce the 2015 Colorado Conference on Volunteerism (CCOV) slated for October 13th and 14th in Golden, CO at the American Mountaineering Center. This will be the 10th CCOV in Colorado, and definitely the best ever. Packed full of trainings, ample opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a major celebration of the hard work all volunteer engagement professionals put into their service, this conference is THE event of the year.
 

Members Register TODAY for only $149!

Nonmembers Register for $199!


... or become a member now and save on the conference!


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