World Service Business Conference 2026
Thank you for considering volunteering at our annual Conference. It’s a great way to provide service, and you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to meet other members from all around the world. Below is basic information on the World Service Business Conference 2026.
Coordination and Expenses
Volunteers will be needed beginning Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 a.m. and ending Saturday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m. We will schedule volunteers as it gets closer to Conference, probably sometime in March 2026. If you have specific days and times, please contact Sandy Gurule at sgurule@oa.org or 1-505-891-2664. She will add you to the list and provide that information to the volunteer recruiter/coordinator when they are selected by the committee. Volunteers are typically scheduled in three- to five-hour shifts.
Volunteers should cover their costs for lodging, transportation, and food. To reduce costs, it is suggested that you room with another member while volunteering at the Conference.
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites Albuquerque Hotel
1000 Woodward Place NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Reservations will open in January 2026. Check the Conference web page for details.
Meal Information
Currently, Albuquerque’s meal per diem rate is US$80 or US$60 if staying at the hotel (breakfast buffet included); please budget appropriately. If volunteers are interested in attending the Saturday dinner and entertainment, dinner tickets can be purchased at the OA registration desk (price to be determined).
Roommate Information
Neither the World Service Office (WSO) nor the hotel will make arrangements for a roommate. Please complete the Roommate Request Form to be added to the roommate list. If there are any other similar requests, we will provide you with the name and phone number of the other interested delegate/volunteer.
Transportation Information
There is only one commercial airport in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque International Sunport. Transportation options from the airport to the hotel are public transportation, ride sharing, or taxi, unless you choose to rent a vehicle on your own.
Volunteer Positions
There are several volunteer positions at Conference. Each volunteer will be assigned a position.
Door Monitor
Responsible for notifying delegates that the voting process is beginning, for making sure delegates do not enter or leave the business meeting during voting, and for making sure all delegates have voting badges.
Page
Responsible for distribution of announcements and motions, for vote counting if needed, for rotation of delegate seating, and for other areas specified by the Conference Support Committee chair.
Timekeeper
Responsible for keeping time during reports, debate, questions, etc. and reporting that time to the chair of the Conference.
Hospitality Desk
Responsible for assigning delegates to committees if needed, assigning Green Dots and Mentors if needed, and for assisting delegates in other areas needed.
Boutique Monitor
Responsible for monitoring the boutique and items for sale.
Volunteer Attire
Volunteers should dress in business casual attire, no shorts or t-shirts. Volunteers are requested to minimize their use of fragrances.
Tentative Volunteer Schedule
| Tuesday, April 21 | Shift 1 10:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Shift 2 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Shift 1 7:30 am – 11:00 am |
| Shift 2 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | |
| Shift 3 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday, April 23 | Shift 1a 7:30 am – Noon |
| Shift 1b 8:00 am – 11:30 am | |
| Shift 2a Noon – 4:00 pm | |
| Shift 2b 12:30 pm – 5:15 pm | |
| Friday, April 24 | Shift 1a 7:30 am – Noon |
| Shift 1b 8:00 am – 11:45 am | |
| Shift 2a Noon – 4:00 pm | |
| Shift 2b 12:30 pm – 5:15 pm | |
| Saturday, April 25 | Shift 1a 7:30 am – 11:00 am |
| Shift 1b 8:30 am – 11:30 am |
Boutique
A Boutique will be available from Wednesday to Saturday to sell OA-related items for their service bodies.
Thank you for considering volunteering. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Gurule at sgurule@oa.org or 1-505-891-2664.