2024 Conference Schedule
2024 Conference Schedule
Monday, September 9, 2024
Denver Botanic Gardens
WE ARE IN PERSON!
Conference session topics vary based on years of experience and are outlined below. Our Call for Presenters is OPEN for submissions. Click here to learn more and submit your application. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 15, 2024.
Planting the Seeds (new professionals, less than 2 years):
- Basics of volunteer management (recruitment, retention, recognition)
- Authentic leadership, relationship building
- How to build a team effectively, support, resources
- Challenging volunteers or situations in the field
A Time for Harvest (intermediate professionals, 2-5 years):
- Self -care/ compassion fatigue
- Technology
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Ageism- older volunteers- working through barriers
Changing with the seasons (advanced professionals, 5+ years):
- Workplace culture with a volunteer program (staff training, think like a volunteer, working with other departments)
- Working with different age groups
- Evaluate your program beyond the numbers
- Gaining leadership buy in
