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For more than 20 years, the Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism has provided learning and networking opportunities for Maine’s volunteer administrators and program managers. It is the only professional development conference tailored exclusively to the needs and challenges of leaders in the state’s volunteer sector.

This year’s conference is October 14 at the University of Maine, Orono. We are excited about our keynote speaker, Jean Twenge, PhD. She delivers talks across North America on today’s young generation, based on her research and her book, “Generation Me.” Additionally, Dr. Twenge will facilitate a workshop on managing programs with multi-generational volunteers.

The Blaine House Conference also will sponsor an all day seminar focusing on the legal and economic impact of volunteers. This seminar is tailored to the lawyers who advise volunteer programs or their sponsors as well as Managers of Volunteers. Another series of workshops facilitated by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center will address planning and risk management aspects of engaging volunteers in community work.

To supplement our menu of workshops, we are looking for experts from the field to provide additional workshops based on themes developed from past conference participant evaluations. The workshop themes include: Motivate & Engage Volunteers; Advocate Within Your Agency (for your volunteer program); Build Community Partnerships; Leverage Volunteers as Fundraisers; Manage Risk; and Maximize Technology. We are particularly interested in workshops that will appeal to experienced volunteer administrators/managers.

Information on the 2008 Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism and how to submit a proposal can be found here. Presenters whose proposals are selected will receive a complimentary registration to the Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism.

Mark your calendar for October 14, 2008 for the Blaine House Conference. Whether you attend as a presenter or a participant, it will be a great opportunity to gain new skills and network with other volunteer administrators/managers.

The Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism is sponsored by Maine Commission for Community Service and University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

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