Behind the Smiles: Navigating the Pressure Points of Volunteer Management

Saturday, September 6, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT

Location: 2016

Volunteers may be the “backbone of your institution”, but how do you massage out the knots when your back hurts? Learn about accountability conversations, navigating loneliness, and developing your volunteers and staff. Share experiences, collaborate on solutions, and build camaraderie through interactive discussions. Let’s work through those pressure points!

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Ashley Connelly, n/a

Senior Manager of Volunteer Resources
Orlando Science Center, United States
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Sierra Coathup, n/a

Volunteer Program Manager
Sciencenter, United States
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Anna Fuqua, n/a

Volunteer Manager
McWane Science Center, United States
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Zach Lynn, n/a

Senior Director of Community Initiatives
Orlando Science Center, United States
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Valarie Contreras

Operations Supervisor, Public Programs and Academy Volunteers
California Academy of Sciences