Visions, Vistas and Volunteers!

Presenter Guidelines

We are seeking proposals that will engage non-profit, government and community based volunteer managers in preparing for a new age of volunteerism in our communities. We wish to explore ways to be proactive in our vision of the future for engaging volunteers in our communities.

Online Application

HOST
Western Slope Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA)

Mesa County RSVP

Program Formats

The conference audience will include representatives from both urban and rural programs and from all types of organizations and program models. We are seeking workshops at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. As a workshop presenter, you will need to keep in mind the diversity of the participants and provide presentations that speak to volunteer resource managers, program managers, researchers or policy makers or to all the above.

The following formats may be selected:

1. Workshop: a session that is presented in a hands-on interactive style. Could involve one or more presenters. Can be 1.25 or 2.5 hours in length.
2. Panel Discussion: a session that includes two-five presenters on a topic; slightly less participatory, but would include time for questions and answers from the audience. Can be 1.25 or 2.5 hours in length.
3. Round Table: a 45-minute structured session that addresses a specific topic. Presenters will provide 15 minutes of content on the topic and facilitate a brief discussion with groups of 8-10 participants.

Understanding the 2008 Conference and Your Audience

• Conference Attendance & Theme
  250 to 350 participants expected; this year's theme: Visions, Vistas and Volunteers
• Conference Audience
  Volunteer Resource Managers from a variety of organizations from natural resources to hospitals to non-profits, State and Local Government Agencies, Community-based Organizations, Researchers, Policy Makers, Universities and Education and others in the field of volunteer management.
• Audience Tips
  The audience will be comprised of professionals who manage and or administer volunteer programs or those who supervise them and volunteers as well. Many wear a variety of hats. Participants will come from all over Colorado and neighboring states, both rural and urban settings. As a result, be sensitive to the diversity of your audience and avoid the use of jargon and acronyms that are universally understood.
  

Selection Criteria

We will select workshops that effectively address the conference theme and concepts through clarity, originality, and practical application. Presenters are asked to provide interactive hands-on activities that will engage the audience whenever possible.

Selection Process

Proposals will undergo a peer review process. The process will take into consideration the selection criteria and factors such as program balance and space availability. Speakers will be notified before January 15, 2008 by mail.

Presentation Benefits

As a conference presenter you will receive:

• Opportunities to showcase your program, organization or service
• State-wide and regional visibility and recognition
• Exposure to colleagues from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds

Location

Two Rivers Convention Center [map] [virtual tour]
159 Main St
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Submit Your Proposal

Online Application

Submission Guidelines

• Presentation title and a 50-word description to be used in the conference program.
• A brief description of your qualifications and experience related to the presentation topic.
• Two references and their contact information that can speak to your presentation skills and content knowledge.
• A one to two page description of your workshop in terms of purpose, the tools and information participants will receive, activities planned and how you will address the conference concepts during your presentation.

All proposals must be received by January 25, 2008

Colorado Conference on Volunteerism 2008
PO Box 3735
Grand Junction, CO 81502

(970) 216-8657
(970) 243-3758 Fax
www.cocovo.org