2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism

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The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism has sold out! We thank you for your interest, but no new registrations will be accepted.

logo type for National Extension Conference on VolunteerismThe University of Maine, the flagship campus of the University of Maine System and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is happy to host the 2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV) is an opportunity for sharing and learning with colleagues from around the country who are interested in the latest trends and research in volunteerism. Featuring innovative ideas for reaching new volunteers and best practices for developing and retaining volunteers, NECV is focused on improving volunteer management efforts for Extension professionals. Conference participants will gather tools and skills through interactive sessions and networking with colleagues while developing plans to utilize these new resources in their own programs. The 2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism will highlight programs from Extension. Hope you enjoy the event and stay in Portland, Maine!

Looking for PowerPoints, handouts and/or other session resources from our presenters?

Presentation Resources (Google Drive)

Schedule Booklet: Available for Download

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NECV Schedule Booklet PDF for printing purpose only. Full descriptive (accessible) text is provided on the Schedule at a Glance, Keynote Speaker, Presentations and Post-Conference Meeting Day portions of the NECV Agenda page as well as the Educational Sessions Schedule page and Presentations page. For more information regarding the maps included in this booklet, visit the following web pages: Map: Lobby and Convention Hall Layout (Holiday Inn by the Bay) and Map: Second Floor Function Rooms Layout (Holiday Inn by the Bay).

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Out and About in Portland

Recreation and Nearby Attractions – See all that Portland has to offer during your stay for the conference.

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Agenda

Schedule at a Glance, Keynote Speaker Info, Presentations and Post-Conference Agendas

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Presentations

Curious about this year’s offerings? Whether it be a Lightning Talk, Poster, Research Session or Workshop – click here for a full listing of all of our presentations.

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Where to Eat in Portland

Lobster, Steak, Pizza, Burgers, Breweries – Portland has it all!

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Questions?

Logistics, Registration, Maine specific: Jen Lobley, jennifer.lobley@maine.edu Call for Proposals, Presenters, Educational sessions: Marisa Coyne, macoyne@ucanr.edu Other General Conference: Gemma Miner, gmminer@ucanr.edu