2026 Illinois Extension Volunteer Engagement Conference: Building Strong Volunteer Relationships
Registration for Illinois Extension Volunteer Engagement Conference is now closed. Please contact Sheila Powers spow@illinois.edu with any questions.
Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection!
Join us on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign for the 2026 Illinois Extension Volunteer Engagement Conference. This annual event brings staff together from across the state to strengthen volunteer relations skills, share innovative ideas, and learn more about the work Extension is doing to support you in managing and engaging volunteers effectively. This year’s conference features a lineup of dynamic workshop sessions designed to equip you with practical tools, fresh strategies, and ready‑to‑use resources to elevate your volunteer management efforts.
Join us on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign for the 2026 Illinois Extension Volunteer Engagement Conference. This annual event brings staff together from across the state to strengthen volunteer relations skills, share innovative ideas, and learn more about the work Extension is doing to support you in managing and engaging volunteers effectively. This year’s conference features a lineup of dynamic workshop sessions designed to equip you with practical tools, fresh strategies, and ready‑to‑use resources to elevate your volunteer management efforts.
We are thrilled to welcome Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Volunteer Strategies, as our keynote speaker. Beth will share forward‑thinking insights on building strong volunteer cultures, strengthening staff‑volunteer partnerships, and creating systems that help volunteers thrive. Her expertise and national leadership in volunteer engagement will leave you energized and ready to take your program to the next level.
We can’t wait to learn, connect, and grow with you.
We hope you’ll join us for a day of connection, learning, and shared passion for volunteer engagement. It’s a chance to build relationships with colleagues, gather new ideas, and contribute to a stronger statewide volunteer community. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
We hope you’ll join us for a day of connection, learning, and shared passion for volunteer engagement. It’s a chance to build relationships with colleagues, gather new ideas, and contribute to a stronger statewide volunteer community. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!