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The Wisconsin Association of Professionals for Healthcare Volunteers Annual Conference brings professionals from diverse healthcare settings together to learn, grow, and collaborate in ways that elevate compassion, inspire action, and create lasting impact.
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September 30, 2026 at 1pm - 4pm | Pre-Event Workshop Power of Connection: Unlocking the door to human behavior through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) with Leigh Ann Larson, Vice President, Education & Corporate Sponsorships at Wisconsin Hospital Association. Location: Okauchee and Silver Lake Rooms at ProHealth Oconomowoc Hospital, 791 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Conference Day 1 9:00am - Conference Packet Pick-up and Breakfast 9:30am - Welcome and Conference Opening 9:45am-11:00am - Opening Speaker – Hope Kittel, Adaptive Athlete, Speaker, and Nonprofit Founder on Finding Purpose, Strength, and Hope in Life’s Most Unexpected Circumstances. 11:15 BREAK 11:30 – Morning Speaker - Jennifer Rose, Accreditation & License Coordinator at ProHealth Care on Joint Commission and Volunteer Services. 12:30pm-1:00pm - Email Break and Lunch 1:00pm-1:45pm – WAPHV Membership Meeting and Volunteer Program of the Year Award 1:45pm – BREAK 2:00pm – 4:00pm Gift Shop Session on Buying, Working with Reps, and Trends in Gifts and Apparel. Friday, October 2, 2026 | Conference Day 2 9am - Networking Breakfast 9:30am – Growth Camp - Krista Morrissey on the “TUG OF WAR” The Constant Pull of Leading Volunteers. 12:00pm – 1:00pm Break & Networking Lunch 1:00pm – Closing Speaker - Andrés E. González, M.Ed., CCDP/AP, Vice President, Chief Belonging and Community Engagement Officer, Froedtert ThedaCare Health, on Leading with Belonging: Creating Psychologically Safe and Engaging Volunteer Programs. 2:30pm Basket raffle and 50/50 raffle winners announced. Special surprise for attendees who are present. |
2026 Conference Travel Request Toolkit
The 2026 WAPHV Annual Education Conference is a unique opportunity for healthcare volunteer leaders to strengthen their expertise, learn from peers across the country, and bring back strategies that elevate volunteer engagement within their organizations. To support attendees in securing travel approval, we’ve provided a ready‑to‑use request template and practical guidance for crafting a compelling justification.
- Tie the conference to organizational priorities. Highlight how WAPHV’s focus areas - volunteer engagement, leadership development, operational excellence - align with your department’s goals.
- Reference specific sessions or topics. Point to agenda items that directly support your role or current initiatives.
- Show cost transparency. Provide a clear, itemized estimate and note the early‑bird rate for cost savings.
- Demonstrate ROI. Offer to share learnings, present a recap, or implement new strategies upon return.
- Keep the tone confident and purposeful. Frame attendance as a strategic investment in your organization’s volunteer program.
- Follow Up: After submitting your request, check in with your supervisor if you don’t receive a response within a reasonable time.
Please click here for a customizable email requesting travel and expense approval.
March 18th @10am | June 17th @10am | Sept 16th @10am | Dec 16th @10am
Members will receive an email calendar invite with the link to join this networking and sharing event
WHA Advocacy Day - Madison, WI | February 25, 2026
This event provides a powerful opportunity for hospital employees, trustees and volunteers to make a visible impression in the state capitol, and offers a chance to connect, learn and influence critical health care issues.
- Inspiring Speakers: Including a keynote speaker you won’t want to miss!
- Engaging Discussions: A bipartisan legislative panel tackling today’s top health care challenges.
- Action-Oriented Advocacy: Afternoon meetings at the state capitol, where you’ll put insights into action by connecting directly with policymakers.
For more information and to register: WHA - Advocacy Day
