National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV)

In-Service ID: 48182

In-Service Description: The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV) is an opportunity for sharing and learning the latest research and trends in volunteerism, gaining innovative ideas for reaching new volunteers, investigating best practices for developing and retaining current volunteers, and strengthening volunteer management efforts. Participants will gather tools and skills through interactive sessions and networking with colleagues and develop plans to utilize new resources. The intended audience for this conference is national, state, regional and county professional Extension staff interested in building the capacity of volunteers into program efforts and creating an effective volunteer delivery system within their programs.

In-Service Contact: Knoepfli, Karla (karla.knoepfli@okstate.edu)

In-Service Proxy:

In-Service Status: OPEN

In-Service Program Area(s):

In-Service Issue Team(s):

Educator End-Clients: Extension professionals will increase their capacity for engaging volunteers in program efforts and creating an effective volunteer delivery system within their program area.

In-Service Instructors: Vetted workshops will be presented by Extension professionals from across the nation.

First Objective: Introduce the latest research and trends in volunteerism.

Second Objective: Gaining innovative ideas for reaching new volunteers, investigating best practices for developing and retaining current volunteers.

Third Objective: Strengthening volunteer engagement and management efforts.

Competencies:
Extension: Program Planning and Development
Interpersonal: Volunteer Development
Extension: Teaching and Learning
Personal: Professionalism
Interpersonal: ExternalRelationships and Engagement
Personal: Adaptability
Interpersonal: Leadership
Extension: Application of Subject Matter Expertise
Interpersonal: Diversity and Inclusion
Personal: Initiative
Personal: Life Long Learning
Extension: Program Evaluation and Accountability
Personal: Teamwork

Intended Extension Educators: The intended audience for this conference is national, state, regional and county professional Extension staff interested in building the capacity of volunteers into program efforts and creating an effective volunteer delivery system within their programs.

Method of Delivery: In-Person Meeting/Conference

Enrollment Deadline: 30-Jan-2025

Registration Fee: $465.00

Registration Fee Covers: Early-bird registration January 30, 2025 https://extension.umaine.edu/necv/

Travel Funds Available:

Appropriate Dress: Business Casual