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2026 IASWG Symposium

June 3-5, 2026

University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Power of Groups: Cultivating Hope, Acknowledging Fears and Taking Action

Group work is increasingly vital. Through group work we engage in building mutual understanding and respect while developing a sense of belonging in a world experiencing waves of negativity and hatred, causing rifts among individuals, groups and communities. Through group work we engage in collective action against injustice, hate, and fears by cultivating hope, understanding, and joy.

Call for Proposals

Proposals for 30 or 60 minute presentations are due by February 21, 2026
Proposals for posters are due by March 7, 2026

Submit your proposal

Travel/Accommodation Recommendations

Lodging Locations (AirBnb): Miramar, Santurce, or Isla Verde

Airport: Luis Munoz International Airport

Student Volunteers

Student volunteers are the heart, hands, and soul of the IASWG symposium. IASWG will select around 20-30 student volunteers to perform tasks related to session oversight, social media promotion, welcoming committee, tech support, translation services and set up/tear down assistance. In exchange for your time and effort, your symposium registration fee will be waived.

Requirements:
In order to be considered for a volunteer assignment, applicants MUST:

  • Be enrolled in a Community Services, BSW or MSW program or be a Community Services, BSW or MSW recent grad who graduated in either December 2025 or May 2026
  • Be a current IASWG student member (can join once your volunteer status as been confirmed)
  • Be willing to be an active and engaged volunteer for at least 2 half-day volunteer shifts
  • Attend a volunteer orientation session before the symposium

Application:
Application will be available by the end of December 2026 - check this page regularly for updates

Selection: Please note, you must be a member of IASWG to be able to serve as a volunteer for the symposium. Once you are notified about your volunteer application status, we request that you join as a student member and register for the symposium as a volunteer before May 1st, 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact Emily via email at [email protected], who is the primary point of contact before and during the symposium.