ServeMontana Symposium - Volunteer Focused Conference February 23-24 in Helena

Thursday, 02 February 2012 06:18

Helena, MT - Registration is now open for the ServeMontana Symposium on February 23 and 24 at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel in Helena, MT. This affordable conference, offered by the Governor's Office of Community Service, focuses on providing training and resources for national service programs, nonprofits, and organizations who use and support volunteers.

"The ServeMontana Symposium is an excellent training opportunity for nonprofits, community organizations, and volunteers," said Jan Lombardi, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Community Service. "We know communities are looking for resources and tools that help them to better recruit and manage volunteers."

What: ServeMontana Symposium: Growing Montana Communities

When: February 23-24, 2012

Where: Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Helena, MT

Who: Nonprofits, community organizations, national service members and volunteers

Cost: $100 before 2/10/12 or $125 after 2/10/12

The ServeMontana Symposium agenda includes: two-part training on volunteer management, breakout sessions highlighting strategies that work in Montana, a two-hour grant writing session, keynote address on America's Commitment to Service by Frank Greer, Founding Partner of GMMB, closing address from Jeremy Smith, author of Growing a Garden City, and much more.

The conference will also highlight volunteers across the state with ServeMontana Awards, ReadyMontana Awards, and First Lady's Math & Science Awards presented at the awards luncheon on Thursday, February 23 at noon. Registration for the awards luncheon is available for $20.

Learn more about the ServeMontana Symposium at serve.mt.gov or call Gail Brockbank at 406-422-4141

The Governor's Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and volunteerism in Montana and engages citizens in service and emergency preparedness.

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