Volunteering & Social Impact Live Learning Series
Gain Insights into Our 2025 Conference Topics
Gain Insights into Our 2025 Conference Topics
Volunteering & Social Impact Live Learning Series
Wondering what to expect if you attend the Points of Light Conference?
Join us for the Volunteering & Social Impact Live Learning Series, where you’ll get a sneak peek into the exciting programming of this year’s Points of Light Conference. These live virtual events will highlight key topics and conversations that align with our new learning pathways, setting the stage for an impactful conference experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought-provoking content and prepare for an unforgettable journey in volunteering and social impact!
Understanding Community-Centered Volunteerism
With Breauna Dorelus, Founder and Cause Consultant of Connecting the Cause
What do we really mean by “community-centered volunteerism?” While some definitions and practices may touch on the principle, they often miss the mark.
In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this approach, discussing how certain strategies can unintentionally perpetuate harm and how to instead center the community’s voice. Breauna will share real examples of both decentering and dreaming with the community, along with practical ways to strategize with trust and shared power.
Whether you’re a volunteer engager, AmeriCorps director or involved in CSR, you’ll leave this webinar inspired and equipped with practical tools to authentically show up and center the community in its rightful place.
This learning session aligns with the Empowering Community-Centered Volunteerism conference learning pathway, where workshops focus on how to engage communities in playing a central role in the design and implementation of volunteer programs.
March 11 | 1–2 p.m. ET
Stay tuned!
We’re planning more live events this spring highlighting topics including:
✔ Volunteering as self-care.
✔ Innovative cross-sector partnership models that help neighborhoods thrive.
✔ Storytelling to drive impact around employee volunteering.