Volunteer Academy

Volunteer Academy kicks off the new 2024-2026 biennium for National Council appointed volunteers. Join Sisters as we learn more about the Alpha Xi Delta member experience and volunteer experience, updates on NPC, and the changing landscape of higher education. Volunteers will also leave with key takeaways on navigating their volunteer roles and best practices for coaching others. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn and grow alongside Sisters from around the nation. Volunteer Academy is open to Area Facilitators, Chapter Development Specialists, the National Directors Network, NPC committee members, and other special officers.

Volunteer Academy will be held virtually on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 2-6 p.m. ET/1-5 p.m. CT/12-4 p.m. MT/11 a.m.-3 p.m. PT .

Register for Volunteer Academy

Alpha Xi Delta is also hosting a Volunteer Meet and Mingle prior to Volunteer Academy. Join us virtually on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 7:30-9 p.m. ET/6:30-8 p.m. CT/5:30-7 p.m. MT/4:30-6 p.m. PT. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with other volunteers as we kick off the biennium. 

Register for Meet and Mingle

Volunteer Academy costs are paid in full by the Fraternity. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Fluty, Director of Lifetime Engagement. 

What to to Expect at Volunteer Academy

At Volunteer Academy you will:

  • Hear from our National President, Megan Crouch, on Alpha Xi Delta’s Strategic Priorities
  • Learn more about Dyad membership survey and data
  • Get updates on the National Panhellenic Conference and higher education landscape
  • Participate in a coaching session with Volunteer Academy Featured Speaker, Erin Fischer, owner and CEO of The Leadership and Training Studio
  • Spend some time with your volunteer teams to debrief and get to know each other
Volunteer Academy Featured Speaker: Erin Fischer, owner and CEO of The Leadership and Training Studio

Erin Fischer is the owner and CEO of The Leadership and Training Studio, a leadership development company that focuses on bringing true, funny, and highly engaging components to keynotes instead of boring PowerPoints! She hates long intros, so here is the short version. She’s written two published books, she’s spoken in 46 states, she has keynoted in front of 35,000 people over the past 15 years, written hundreds of leadership programs for her Fraternal clients, and she is only good at four things in this world. One is being an aunt to all her nieces and nephews and one is being a human GPS. (Ask her about the other two!) What you really need to know is she is fascinated by human dynamics and has studied feedback, coaching, and resiliency to help folks work better together!