Volunteering at #NASPA25 is Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Are you looking for a way to enhance your #NASPA25 experience and give back? Maybe you’re looking to find new ways to network and meet with other NASPA members and attendees? Then we encourage you to consider volunteering for the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference! 

Every year, NASPA helps bring our members and attendees a fantastic conference experience made possible by our valued volunteers' contributions! Volunteering is open to all conference attendees and gives attendees the chance to connect with the greater NASPA community and give back to the organization! 

Why Volunteer? 

Volunteering, of course, takes time and effort, but we believe that by volunteering at the Annual Conference, you have a more rewarding conference experience both professionally and personally! We’ve narrowed it down to three simple reasons to volunteer, shared with you from previous Annual Conference volunteers. 

Reason 1: Volunteering is a Way to Give Back and Contribute to NASPA! 

"Volunteering at NASPA is important to me because I understand how challenging hosting a large-scale conference can be... Additionally, this field and our colleagues have given me so much support and guidance throughout the years, so volunteering is the least I can do to give back to our community." - LT Robinson, Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, The University of Texas at San Antonio 

NASPA prioritizes our members and conference community, so those looking for a direct way to give back and pay it forward can do so simply by volunteering! The contributions of our volunteers help make the conference experience as positive as it can be. Whether you are a first-time NASPA attendee or a NASPA seasoned pro, volunteering can help you give back to your NASPA community.

Reason 2: Volunteering Helps Improve your Annual Conference Experience! 

"Volunteering at the Annual Conference has been one of the best ways for me to make a big conference feel small. In addition to helping serve NASPA and its membership through volunteering, the experience provided the opportunity to meet and interact with folks that I would have likely never crossed paths with had I not chosen to volunteer."  - Jeff Bates, Director of Student Conduct & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

The NASPA Annual Conference provides multiple opportunities for you to further your professional development and growth and volunteering at the conference is no different! Volunteering can help you meet other attendees, network, and connect with your colleagues in the field in a unique way that makes a stronger impact on the conference. By volunteering, you can help further enhance your experience by making more connections and impact than you would by just attending!  

Reason 3: Volunteering Helps Connect You to Other Attendees! 

"I prioritize volunteering at every conference I attend to greet attendees. Over the years, this has helped me meet people and feel more connected to the conference. Volunteering has also motivated me to get more involved in my regional board." - Katy Armistead, Ed. D., Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Life 

If you are looking to find new connections at the Annual Conference, volunteering is the easiest and best way to do so! As a volunteer, you’ll be paired with other volunteers to serve with, but you’ll also meet attendees and have engaging conversations and opportunities to learn more about your colleagues in the NASPA community! In some cases, volunteering at the Annual Conference is a fantastic first step to getting further involved with NASPA as well! 

How Do I Volunteer? 

Signing up to Volunteer is an easy and smooth process! To volunteer, simply visit this link on SignUp.com and you will be able to view current openings and opportunities available to you! If you’d like to learn more about volunteering at Annual Conference, you can also click this link to learn more! 

Also - if you are interested in doing the Conference Challenge this year, Volunteering WILL count towards it! Not only will you give back to NASPA, but you will also get a chance to get rewarded for spending time with us volunteering! 

If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please reach out to [email protected] for more assistance! We hope to see you join us at the 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!