UFDC 77th Annual Convention
Get Involved
Planning for the 2026 Convention is underway. Members worldwide are coming together to advance UFDC's mission by contributing to this year's convention.
Browse the volunteer positions available on this page and check back again as other opportunities become available in the future.
Publisher's Preview
Publisher's Preview is offered for members who conduct research and author doll-related books and similar publications. Writers of fiction doll books and representatives from doll magazines are also encouraged to participate.
Please send in your application and payment to the UFDC central office by May 20, 2026. All applications will then be reviews and confirmed by June 1.
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Donate a Helper to support this year's convention!
Volunteer Positions
There are many exciting ways to get involved and make a difference during Convention week! If you’re interested in any of the available volunteer roles listed below, please reach out directly to the designated contacts. Your participation helps make the event a great success!
- Competitive Exhibit Monitor
Maryll Goldsmith ‐ mgsp2@att.net -
Competitive Exhibit Clerk
Adeline Piper ‐ mamaducky@surewest.net - Special Exhibit Monitor
Valarie Moyer ‐ moyervalarie@gmail.com - Helper Room Monitor
Janet Jacobs ‐ jcube@cox.net
Diane Vourderis ‐ dvourderis@aol.com - Registration/Tote Bags
Sandy Brown ‐ sandapi@aol.com - UFDC Boutique
Donna Mills ‐ ufdcdonna@ufdc.org
Suzanne McGinn ‐ ufdcsuzanne@ufdc.org
Celebrating Dolls of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
New Orleans, Louisiana ‐ July 28-August 1, 2026
