2008 Virginia Conference on Volunteerism and Community Service

Important Notice! The deadline for hotel reservations is March 20. Make your reservations today.

The Virginia Conference on Volunteerism & Community Service will take place at the Virginia Beach Wyndham Hotel, April 23-25, 2008. This conference is the largest and most comprehensive event of the year for individuals and organizations working to strengthen their communities through service. Conference registration closes April 14.

Go online to vaservice.org for a full list of Workshops and Special Events. Workshops have limited seating, so it is vitally important that participants register early before they are full. Registration through Regonline will accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Checks and purchase orders will also be accepted and must be postmarked by April 1.

Sponsors this year include: Philip Morris USA, Virginia Dominion Power, Virginia State Parks, Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia, Corporation for National and Community Service, Governor’s Commission on Community and National Service, Virginia Department of Social Service, and Virginia Service Foundation. View full list of sponsors.

Enjoy the beach through the weekend! The Virginia Beach Wyndham Hotel will honor the special discounted room rate for conference guests through April 27th. Please direct all conference questions or inquiries to conference@vaservice.org.

VANNO to Host Town Hall Meeting at the Conference

In partnership with the Virginia Department of Social Services' Office on Volunteerism and Community Service, the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) is hosting a Town Hall meeting, April 23, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. In 2006, VANNO hosted similar Town Hall meetings to assess the needs of the nation's so-called "third sector." That grassroots effort identified three major priorities for the sector: service delivery effectiveness, advocacy and grassroots activity, and public awareness and support. This Town Hall meeting will be one of seven to be held across the state in order to follow up on the 2006 meetings and identify ongoing additional concerns and needs.  Nonprofits of all sizes are encouraged to participate.