We’re excited to announce that the Call for Presenters is now open for the 2026 Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism! We invite individuals and teams to submit proposals to lead engaging, thought-provoking sessions at this year’s conference, taking place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.
📣 Read the RFP here and submit your proposal here by Sunday, March 1.
Have questions about the proposal process or the RFP? Join us for a Call for Proposals Information Session on Friday, February 13 from 10AM - 11AM. This virtual session will walk through the RFP, session formats, and selection process, with time for Q&A.
👉 Register for the Information Session here.
If you have additional questions about the conference or the RFP, please reach out to conference@mass-service.org.
2026 Conference Theme:
Galvanizing Civic Leadership in Every Community
Civic leadership is the driving force behind strong, resilient, and connected communities.
As volunteerism continues to evolve, leadership is no longer confined to titles alone. Volunteers, staff, board members, and community partners all play a vital role in shaping inclusive and impactful civic engagement.
For the 2026 Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism, we are seeking a diverse range of proposals that reflect how organizations and communities across the Commonwealth are cultivating civic leadership, elevating community voice, and mobilizing people toward meaningful service and action.
We invite presenters to share practical strategies, emerging models, lessons learned, and real-world examples that demonstrate how civic leadership is being activated and sustained, especially in ways that are equitable, collaborative, and responsive to community needs.
Sessions may explore topics such as:
(Innovative and relevant proposals that do not fit neatly into these examples are strongly encouraged.)
The Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism, convened by the Massachusetts Service Alliance, brings together nonprofits, public agencies, community changemakers, and civic leaders from across the Commonwealth every two years for a full day of inspiration, professional development, and connection.
Through shared learning, networking, and collaboration, the conference strengthens Massachusetts’ collective ability to engage Bay Staters in meaningful volunteerism, service, and civic leadership.
This year, the conference will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on May 21, 2026.
Registration and more information coming soon!
Please send any questions about the conference to conference@mass-service.org.
Your Community in 10 Words
As we prepare for the 2026 Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism,
which will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester on May 21, we want to hear from you!
Share 10 words or fewer that describe your community and help us celebrate service across the Commonwealth.
