Help Shape the Future of Volunteerism

Early bird registration is officially open. The Points of Light 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service will take place June 27 – 29 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.  As the world’s largest service-related convening of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders. This Conference is the greatest annual opportunity for thousands from around the world to help shape the future of volunteerism.

Attendees can choose from more than 120 workshops. Led by highly-respected experts, with 11 learning tracks exploring innovative solutions and trending topics there is something for everyone.

Help Shape the Future of Volunteerism with Education Tracks

Tracks include: Business, Capacity Building, Educational Opportunity, Disaster Services, Government, Global, Next Generation Leaders, National Service, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainable Community Development, and Volunteer Engagement.

Scholarships Available | Application Deadline – March 25

The scholarship offers registration and travel reimbursement (up to $1,500) for the Conference on Volunteering and Service. This scholarship is provided by Points of Light. It will be awarded to one volunteer engagement professional in memory of Jill Friedman Fixler.

The candidate must inspire and engage volunteers. Qualified candidates have a demonstrated financial need and commitment to the field.  Click here to learn about future opportunities. 

Scholarship applications are due March 25, 2016. Recipients notified by Points of Light in mid-April after applications review.

Apply Now!