About this Event
Volunteer Summit 2026: Explore, Connect, Get Inspired
Join us for a Volunteer Summit!
Get ready for an inspiring day that brings together community members, local nonprofits, and volunteer leaders! Connect face-to-face with organizations making a real impact, explore volunteer opportunities that match your interests, and dive into dynamic presentations and interactive breakout sessions designed to spark ideas and deepen your skills.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just starting out, this event is your chance to learn, engage, and ignite new possibilities in the community!
The Volunteer Summit is located in the (ICC) Indigenous Cultural Center on the East side of campus - Parking in Lot G or F
Hosted by and in collaboration with .
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Volunteer Connection Expo
Info: Meet local nonprofits face-to-face, learn about their missions, and discover volunteer opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability.
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Serving Yourself by Serving Others
Host: Matthew Healy
Info: In this TED-style talk, Scottsdale Community College, English professor and service learning advocate Matthew Healy invites us to rethink our daily routines through the lens of Blue Zones and volunteering. Drawing on powerful stories from long-lived individuals and communities, he explores how simple acts of service can boost our sense of purpose, deepen social connection, keep us moving, and build emotional resilience—the very pillars that help people live longer, healthier lives. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on service as a longevity practice and learn practical ideas for weaving meaningful, sustainable acts of volunteering into their own routines.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Volunteer Zone: Connecting Passion to Purpose
Host: Maureen Aldrich
Info: Join Maureen Aldrich, Marketing & Engagement Lead for Blue Zones Project, as she introduces the Volunteer Zone - a new online platform that makes it easier than ever to give back to the Scottsdale community. Learn why this innovative tool is so important, how it connects your skills and interests to meaningful opportunities, and discover why engaging with your community has never been more accessible or impactful.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
From Passion to Purpose: Your Path to Meaningful Volunteering
Host: Maureen Aldrich
Info: This interactive breakout session will help you explore your passions, skills, and interests to identify volunteer opportunities that truly resonate. Learn how aligning your personal strengths with meaningful community work can make your impact more rewarding-for you and those you serve.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Building Your Moai: The Power of Connection
Host: Danny Van Vianen
Info: Learn about the concept of a Moai-a small, supportive social group rooted in the Blue Zones principles that fosters friendship, accountability, and well-being. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to start your own Moai, strengthen meaningful connections, and create a network that supports you and others for the long term.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Scottsdale Community College, Indigenous Cultural Center, 9000 East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, United States
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