Giving Back Some Brotherly Love: For The Hardcore

We think this might qualify as some sort of meta-volunteer experience: Philly is hosting this year's National Conference on Volunteering and Service, and Greater Philadelphia Cares is looking for a few good volunteers to help everything move along smoothly. Volunteers will (fittingly) be involved in every aspect of the conference, which runs July 16-18 at the Convention Center. Best of all, this is one of those deals where you get concrete rewards on top of the do-good feeling: sign up for 1 three-hour shift, and you can attend the conference for just $150 (regular rates range from $325 to $770). Sign up for 3 three-hour shifts, and you get to go for free.

Highlights of this year's conference include former President Bush and founder of America's Promise Alliance Alma J. Powell as keynoters, over 100 workshops (many offering CEU credit), and numerous networking opportunities. Contact GPC (by phone, 215-564-4544) to sign up. They have 100 slots open, and it's first come first served. The only restrictions are you must be at least 13 and reside in the Philadelphia area (Southeastern PA, South Jersey, or Delaware).

If you want to attend the conference outright, you can register here.

National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Pennsylvania Convention Center
July 16-18, beginning at 8 am
1101 Arch Street
215-418-4700