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National Conference on Volunteering and Service

 

The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. Co-convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more.

2009 Conference Goals

  • Learn best practices, trends, strategies and new ways of doing business from the nation's best thinkers and practitioners of service and volunteering through more than 175 workshops, forums and plenary sessions.
  • Connect with peers, funders, experts and leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors. Get plugged in before you come, through our Facebook event, Twitter feed and blog.
  • Be Inspired by dynamic speakers and stimulating forums, in a place known for exciting innovation. Recharge, engage and bring back new ideas and civic energy to strengthen the reach and impact of your organization.

As the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors, all are invited to join us in San Francisco. If you or your organization deals with volunteers in any capacity, this is an event you do not want to miss!

Press Releases

“civic.energy.news!” Daily Conference Newsletter

Remarks

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Videos

  • Watch all of the conference plenaries and on-site interviews being broadcast over the internet by BusinessBoomer.com.

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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The opening plenary featured a star-studded lineup of elected officials and popular culture figures including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Chairman of the Board for Points of Light Institute Neil Bush, Arianna Huffington, Kerry Washington, Matthew McConaughey and an inspirational performance from Jon Bon Jovi, who stated that, “We're going to be the ones that make volunteerism hip. Together, and with the power of ‘WE', we can start a revolution one soul at a time.” spacer
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Anthony Salcito, general manager of U.S. Education at Microsoft Corporation, announces a collaborative initiative between the Corporation for National and Community Service and  Microsoft Corp.'s U.S. Partners in Learning to design and establish a new national, student-driven virtual helpdesk for K-12 teachers and non-profits. Over the next three years, Microsoft and CNCS will create a program which aligns a student service opportunity with President Obama's United We Serve initiative. It will focus on giving students real-world learning experiences as they support non-profits and teachers who are using technology in the classroom. spacer
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today honored outstanding three Senior Corps volunteers and four AmeriCorps members with Spirit of Service Awards at the National Conference and Volunteering and Service. The awards are given annually to volunteers and members who have performed exemplary service in their communities. spacer
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today honored outstanding three Senior Corps volunteers and four AmeriCorps members with Spirit of Service Awards at the National Conference and Volunteering and Service.  The awards are given annually to volunteers and members who have performed exemplary service in their communities.  Pictured: Corporation Acting CEO Nicola Goren, Foster Grandparent Visitacion Custodio, Senior Companion Sharon Padula, and RSVP Volunteer Newt Hardie. spacer
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today honored outstanding three Senior Corps volunteers and four AmeriCorps members with Spirit of Service Awards at the National Conference and Volunteering and Service.  The awards are given annually to volunteers and members who have performed exemplary service in their communities.  Pictured:  AmeriCorps VISTA member Tanequa Neale, AmeriCorps Alum Seth Marbin, AmeriCorps member Zenaida Solano, AmeriCorps NCCC member Eddie Brown, and Corporation Acting CEO Nicola Goren. spacer
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