Celebrating Our NAGC Volunteers: The Heart of Our Community

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers who power the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Their time, energy, and passion fuel our mission to support gifted children, their families, and educators.

The Impact of Our Volunteers

Between September 2024 and March 2025, our volunteers have made a remarkable impact:

• 796 unique volunteers have dedicated their time to supporting NAGC’s programs and events.

• Volunteers have played a critical role in 39 events and programs, from our national convention to specialized summits and network meetings.

Volunteer Contributions by Event

Our volunteers have been instrumental in ensuring the success of key NAGC events:

• NAGC24: 45 volunteers served 168.25 hours

• 2024 Equity Symposium: 41 volunteers served 138 hours

• 2025 Teachers Summit: 16 volunteers served 64 hours

• Network Events: 37 volunteers contributed 73 hours across 32 meetings and events

Elevating Learning Through Volunteer Leadership

Many of our most engaging sessions and workshops were led by dedicated volunteers, including:

• Gifted 101: The 5 Things You Need to Know

• From the Sidelines: Suggestions to Support Your Perfectionistic Gifted Child (Hosted by Social Emotional Development and Parent, Family & Community Network)

• Monthly Coffee Chats (hosted individually by the Gifted Coordinators Network and Curriculum Studies Network)

A Community That Spans the Map

Our volunteers mostly come from the United States, but we have several dedicated volunteers that are contributing significant time to support NAGC internationally as well. These volunteers represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, all united by a shared passion for gifted education.

• Volunteers represent 42 states and 12 countries, bringing a wide range of experiences to NAGC.

• They contribute from 13 different time zones, making an impact no matter the hour.

• Some of our farthest-reaching volunteers join us from Czech Republic, Singapore, Australia, Chile, Ireland, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates, showing the power of our connected community.

What’s Next? Volunteer With NAGC!

As we look ahead, there are even more ways to get involved and make an impact. One of the best ways to shape the future of NAGC is by volunteering to be one of our seven Committees.

NAGC committees are made up of dedicated volunteers who work on critical initiatives that support educators, families, and gifted students. Our committees provide a unique opportunity to be part of the working force of the association—helping to guide programs, develop resources, and influence key decisions. If you’re passionate about gifted education and looking for a meaningful way to contribute, committee service could be the perfect fit! (NAGC membership required)

In addition to committees, we’ll also be looking for volunteers to support upcoming events, publications, and special projects. No matter your availability, there’s a way for you to get involved. To learn more, take look on our new online platform and learn more about the opportunities we have going on (https://nagc.connectedcommunity.org/volunteerwithus/volunteeropportunities)

💙 Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities and join us in making a difference!

Lastly, we want to take this week to honor our volunteers and express our deepest thanks. Whether you’ve contributed an hour or hundreds, your efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of gifted students, families, and educators. Thank you for all you do to support our community.