New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism, on behalf of the Governor, wishes to celebrate the contributions and the volunteer efforts of thousands of New Mexicans throughout the state the past year.

This conference is for volunteers, volunteer centers, community-based organizations, corporate volunteer programs, arts organizations, service organizations, adult education/literacy programs, national service programs, Government agencies, foundations, and non-profit organizations.

The Volunteer Conference is an opportunity for service and community organizations, individuals, students and faculty to come together and learn how to more fully engage communities in service and volunteerism.

Training Topics include:

Best Practices in Volunteer Management
Leadership and Supervisory Styles
Designing and Conducting Effective Training Sessions
Engaging Youth in Volunteering
Keeping Yourself Safe (Street Smarts)
Centennial Celebration
Engaging Volunteers 55 and Older
Disaster Preparedness Education
Social Media
3 R's--Recruitment, Retention and Recognition/supporting volunteers
Engaging Volunteers 55 and Older
Skill Based Volunteerism
Managing Time and Priorities
Life After AmeriCorps

And a Service Project