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2021 Virtual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference Call for Volunteers

Volunteers will be reviewed starting Monday, September 20, 2021

“I loved every moment, I will carry with me how we can be present with each other
on and over internet and phone, and be true/real with each other!
I felt supported when we are so far apart during this time.”
- 2020 Virtual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference Participant -

AwA’ahdah for volunteering your time and energy to share your knowledge and lift up our Elder and youth participants! This year’s 38th Annual Elders & Youth Conference will begin on Sunday, October 17 and close out on Wednesday, October 20. It will take place virtually over Zoom, in a re-imaged culturally-enriched online environment. Not only will this keep our peoples safer, but it will increase access for those who have not yet had a chance to participate.

Conference Purpose & Objectives
  • Provide an opportunity for Elders and youth to interact with and learn from each other;
  • Inspire pride in cultural identity and heritage;
  • Grow knowledge of community, culture, traditions, family, and self towards understanding the unique role that each person plays in our collective identity;
  • Strengthen participants’ understanding and engagement with topics relevant to the Alaska Native community;
  • Empower youth leadership, innovation, commitment and sharing of their knowledge;
  • Foster statewide networking, sharing, discussion, and community building;
  • Prepare participants to be engaged and take action after the conference and in their lives by nurturing a practice of learning and leading.
AwA’ahdah for supporting the success of this virtual gathering! 
1.Please complete the following contact information. 
2.The Elders & Youth Conference is a culturally-radiant and safe place for our Elders, youth, and other participants. Whether we are in-person or virtual, we work to ensure that those presenting, working with, and sharing time with our precious participants are committed to this as well. We would never knowingly subject our participants to anyone with a history of child or Elder abuse - physical, sexual, mental, financial, or other forms of abuse. By submitting this Volunteer Form, you are confirming that you understand this and are also committed to it. This is a condition of registration in order for us to best protect our conference participants and ensure a culturally vibrant and safe space.(Required.)
3.Elders & Youth Conference will be held virtually from Sunday, October 17, to Wednesday, October 20th. Please select the dates you are available to volunteer. Hours worked will be based on your availability and we will contact volunteers as needed.
4.We want to place you where you will be most helpful, and have a more meaningful volunteering experience at Elders & Youth, please answer yes or no to the following questions.
5.Please leave any comments, questions, and days & hours of availability here.