REGISTRATION 
Join us in San Diego from March 21-23 at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel, which embodies Southern California’s laid-back style, for the 2023 National Service Training — West regional event. This event is hosted by America's Service Commissions (ASC) in partnership with California Volunteers. Come together with national service program colleagues, state service commission staff, AmeriCorps agency colleagues, and volunteer engagement partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity. Can't attend in person? Register for our virtual event.

Registration for this event is closed, as we have reached capacity. Please email us with any questions or to get on our waitlist in case a spot opens up.
Registration for the event is $400 per attendee.

However, the following discount codes may apply:
  • $300 registration fee for AmeriCorps State programs of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (Check with your state service commission for the discount code.)
  • $200 registration fee for commission staff and commissioners of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (Discount code emailed separately.)

Please note: To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.

Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link at the top of this page to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.

Download detailed log-in instructions.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations may be made at any time, however refunds will not be processed after February 28. If you have not cancelled by February 28, you are still responsible for your registration payment.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for event participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration. If you have an accommodation request (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the event, please indicate when you register in the space provided or email us for further assistance.

We also encourage you to complete this anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and inclusive.

For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 407-583-6049 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm ET).
AGENDA
The 2023 National Service Training — West program and session descriptions are below. All times listed are Pacific. (Agenda subject to change.)

View our plenary speakers.

For planning purposes, please note the event start/end times:
  • Start Time: Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00pm Pacific
  • End Time: Thursday, March 23 at 12:00pm Pacific
​WELCOME WEBINAR
Watch our Welcome Webinar for first-time NST attendees below. You'll learn what to expect, strategies for success, and protips for making the most of your NST experience.
HOST COMMISSION
EVENT LOCATION & HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel
1355 North Harbor Drive 
San Diego, CA 92101
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See lodging reservations and additional hotel options below.

Check out our custom Google map or Visit San Diego for suggestions of things to do, places to go, and sights to see!
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

Closest Airport:
LODGING
​All event sessions will take place at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, our headquarters hotel.
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  • Discounted rate: $208/night plus tax (available until February 26 or the block is sold out)
  • Complimentary wifi and tea/coffee service in guest rooms 
  • Complimentary shuttle service to San Diego International Airport (departs every half hour)
  • Waived resort fee
  • Complimentary use of pool and fitness center
  • ​Earn Wyndham Rewards Points with your stay
Attendees may also book rooms via our Call Center at 407-583-6049 from Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Eastern. For special requests or to book a block of rooms, please email DF Meetings & Events.

Please note: the credit card provided is used only to guarantee the reservation and is not charged at the time of booking. If you will not have a credit card to provide at check-in, please email DF Meetings & Events or call them at 407-583-6049, and they will assist you with setting up prepayment for your room(s). The card used to guarantee your reservation may be charged in the event that the guest no-shows or cancels within the cancellation penalty.

Hotel Cancellation Policy
​Individual guest cancellations will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to arrival, after which deadline cancellations will be charged one night’s room and tax.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Attendees must secure their own transportation between the airport, hotel, and convention center. Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available. More information is available from the San Diego airport.
SPONSORS
View our event sponsors, or learn about our sponsorship opportunities.
​QUESTIONS
If — after reviewing all the information available — you have questions, please email us. 

W-9 Form. Download a completed W9 for the Association of State Service Commissions.
Thank you to our Year of Silver sponsors!

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