Call for Session Proposals Guidelines -The call for proposals has closed. If you did not receive a notification about your proposal, please contact Wendy at wvangroberts@mavanetwork.org ASAP.
MAVA's 2022 Hybrid Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference will take place on June 8, 9 and 10, 2022. The deadline to submit a conference workshop proposal is Friday, January 28, 2022.
About the Conference
This year's conference is HYBRID - meaning some sessions will be presented in person at Mount Zion Temple in Minnesota and some will be presented virtually by Zoom. In-person presentations will be recorded and broadcasted to virtual participants and virtual presentations will be recorded and broadcasted to in-person participants. Never miss a moment - regardless of how you participate! All recorded sessions will be made available for participant viewing after the conference for 90 days.
As a presenter, you can indicate in your workshop proposal form which setting (in-person or virtual) you prefer. We ask that Minnesota residents please plan to present in person to accommodate presenters who may not be able to travel. Lunch is provided free of charge to in-person presenters.
The annual MAVA meeting and awards ceremony will take place in person and broadcasted at the Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference. All MAVA members and conference participants are invited to attend the MAVA meeting and awards ceremony.
Stay tuned for registration information!
Target Audience
The primary audience for this conference is employees, AmeriCorps members and volunteers in nonprofit and government agencies who manage or work with volunteers in any capacity.
Session Format
All sessions will be presented in an in-person or virtual format in 60-minute, 90-minute or 120-minute sessions. The 120-minute sessions will be split into two 60-minute sessions and must be the same presentation. The workshop proposal form will ask you to indicate how much time you prefer. Presentations will be live during a select time during the conference and recorded and provided to all registrants following the conclusion of the conference for 90 days.
MAVA also offers an option for those who missed the conference but would like to view the recordings to purchase access to the recordings for 90 days.
Who should submit a proposal for MAVA's 2022 Virtual Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference?
We are looking for presenters who:
- are comfortable and skilled at presenting volunteerism topics in person or in a virtual setting,
- have access to a reliable internet connection, computer, audio and camera (for virtual presenters),
- and can commit to a scheduled technology meeting virtually prior to the conference.
What topics are needed at the conference?
Topics should focus on volunteerism. The conference offers four tracks:
- Foundational Skills: Adding new tools to your toolbox
- Redefining Volunteerism: Data and research
- Professional Advancement: Career trajectory and networking
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Volunteerism
What is the submission deadline?
The deadline to submit a conference workshop proposal is Friday, January 28, 2022. We are not able to accept late submissions.
What is the compensation?
Each accepted conference workshop receives free admission for up to two speakers to the full conference. This includes lunch if attending in person. If you have more than two speakers who would like to attend the conference as a participant, they must register at the full conference rate. We are not able to provide lodging or travel reimbursement at this time. This offer is nontransferable.
When and how will I know if I have been selected?
Presenters will be notified by email by Friday, February 25, 2022 whether or not they have been selected.
Questions?
Contact Wendy Vang-Roberts, Training Director, at wvangroberts@mavanetwork.org.