National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2009

Registration Opens in March
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"You should definitely put this conference on next year's to-do list. For nonprofits engaged in service work, those that use volunteers to perform their mission, and for corporations, it is a tremendous learning opportunity!"

— Kate Lee, 2008 Attendee

"The things we need to do to make a better society—we must do them now... we cannot wait for someone else to do it!"

— Rep. John Lewis

"I saw America at this conference. What it is and what it can do. Every shape, size, creed, and age was represented. It truly was the epitome of illustrating the power of what an individual can do."

— Ellyn Peabody, 2008 Attendee

The 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, taking place June 22-24 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, promises to be a bellwether in the growing movement to redefine citizenship and volunteering for the 21st century. Co-convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual gathering will provide more than 3,000 volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from, connect with, and be inspired by some of the leading thinkers and practitioners in the volunteering and service field — all in a beautiful city known for its innovative and progressive approach to change.

This year's theme—"Civic. Energy. Generation."—reflects the tremendous excitement in our nation today as people of all ages and backgrounds unify in a powerful movement to bring about social change. Come to the San Francisco Bay Area this June to learn how best to tap into this new civic mindedness in order to mobilize volunteers to meet critical needs in your community. Participate in vital conversations about the future of service and volunteering in America. Share stories of inspiration and impact with your peers. And come away renewed, refreshed, and revitalized!

Registration begins in March, and "early bird" rates continue until the end of April. Check back to this site often for updates and late-breaking news.

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2008 Conference Highlights
The 2008 Conference was a huge success as more than 4,500 people gathered in Atlanta to discuss "The Urgency of Now" and to renew, recharge, and reinvent the future of service and civic engagement in America. View 2008 Conference highlights.

2008 Conference in the News
The 2008 Conference attracted a flurry of media attention, with articles in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a segment on NBC's The Today Show on teen volunteering, and many more. Visit the Press Room to check out the media highlights—including press releases, speaker videos, and the daily "In the NOW!" newsletter.

2008 Workshop Materials Available Online
Handouts, PowerPoints, and other materials are now available for many of the 175 workshops offered at the 2008 Conference. View 2008 Workshop materials.