The Camden Conference is a volunteer-run organization. With a paid staff of one, we depend heavily on volunteers to make the annual conference and community events happen.

We are seeking volunteers to serve on the various committees that plan the conference as well as to assist with the February conference, facilitate community events, and do office support tasks such as preparing mailings and entering data. Below is a list of the committees that plan and execute the annual conference and their functions. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator in the Camden Conference office.

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee develops and maintains the annual series of free or low-cost events related to the theme of the Conference in order to raise awareness of the Conference and fulfill the Conference’s mission to foster informed discourse on key global issues.  The committee partners with other community organizations such as libraries, arts organizations and youth organizations in order to provide an array of diverse events.

Development Committee

The Development Committee is responsible for raising money from individuals, businesses and foundations to fund The Camden Conference. Members work with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to establish a budget and then determine fund-raising goals for the year. The Development Committee meets at least monthly to monitor and discuss fund-raising progress for the current year.

Education Committee

The Education Committee involves colleges and high schools in the Camden Conference, collaborating with educators to produce Conference-related events. The Committee also works with colleges to encourage the planning of topically relevant courses to attract students to Conference events.

Finance Committee

The Treasurer of the Board is chairman of the finance committee and appoints others to the committee. The committee writes a budget for each fiscal year; seeks Board approval for that budget; keeps track of expenses and revenues; makes recommendations to the Board about financial matters and makes recommendations about operations based on current and projected financial figures.

Production Committee

This committee has four subcommittees. Venues & Volunteers arranges volunteer staffing at each Conference-operated venue for the duration of the Camden Conference. Catering & Hospitality arranges meals and other special catered events during the Conference. Audiovisual prepares an A/V budget for the Conference and oversees all functions related to the recording and preparation of video and audio archives. Administrative tasks of the House Committee are handled by the Conference Manager. These include signing contracts, paying bills, reserving venues and arranging for materials needed by other committee members.

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee emphasizes community awareness about the Camden Conference and its associated activities, including consistent branding and working with the media. The Marketing Committee handles Conference publicity (advertising, underwriting programs on radio stations, etc.) and creates posters, programs and the annual Conference Highlights publication. Members also work to ensure that all information disseminated by the Camden Conference through its website, press releases or other outlets, is accurate.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee includes members with interests in a variety of fields, ranging from audiovisual to software,  and to applications of the Internet. This  group initiates new uses of technology to serve the needs and growth of the Conference. They act as a review board for technological purchases or investments, such as computers and peripherals;  high-level software (such as donor databases, professional-quality photo editing/design software, financial management/accounting, etc.); major website upgrades and equipment purchased for the purpose of streaming or archiving Conference content materials. Technology has enabled a major expansion of the Conference, making its content broadly available, particularly for educational purposes.  The Conference’s financial investment in technology will continue to be significant in coming years.