Find Resources to Build Your Skills This Summer Summer is the perfect time to invest in yourself! Discover exciting opportunities to grow your skills, boost your career, and stay inspired with AL!VE’s latest professional development resources and events. |
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Dear Members,
I’m thrilled about the incredible opportunities this summer brings for learning, growth, and connection. Our focus on skill-building means you’ll find resources and programs designed to meet you where you are—whether you're new to volunteer engagement or a seasoned pro. I’m especially excited about our upcoming webinars, networking events, conference workshops, and ways to collaborate across the field.
One of our biggest opportunities to connect in person is at the Points of Light conference. Along with Better Impact, Idealist, and CCVA, we'll be hosting an after-hours networking event to give you the opportunity to connect with your peers (and enjoy a taco and a drink!). We'd love to see you there - let us know you're coming! Let’s make this summer one of intentional growth, renewed energy, and shared success for the whole field! With gratitude, Darlene Laird, CVA Board President |
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FEATURED NEWS
Help Celebrate Our Latest Cohort of Mentees and Mentors
Since 2018, more than 100 mentees have participated in the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program. See if you know anyone who participated in the latest round and consider applying to be a mentor or mentee this Fall. |
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Introducing AL!VE's Message Boards: Communicating with your fellow volunteer engagement professionals has never been easier. Connect, collaborate, and share insights today.
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Conference Meet-Ups
- June 3-6: 2025 Points of Light Conference in New Orleans, LA : Planning to join us? Please message us on the chat board!
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June 16-18: MAVA's 2025 Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference in Saint Paul, MN
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Online Training Platforms (adamenfroy.com): Find the right fit for your volunteer program's online training tools. This article shares seven great resources that can support your volunteers' skill building to make them more engaged members of your network.
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| ACADEMY WEBINAR
Consider, Evaluate, and Re-Imagine: Co-Designing Community-Centered Volunteer Opportunities
With Breauna Dorelus Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2 -3 PM Eastern |
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- May 8 - CVA Credential Information Session
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May 21 - New Volunteer Information Session
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COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
All Times in Eastern Time Zone |
May 7, 1pm - Transportation May 8, 12pm - Health Care May 20, 2pm - Rural Programs May 21, 1pm - Parks & Rec May 21, 3pm - AmeriCorps Seniors May 21, 4pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions
May 26, 2:30pm - National Networks May 28, 1pm - Peer-to-Peer Networking Opportunity for Local Associations Leadership |
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COP SPOTLIGHT: Whether you're managing volunteers in parks, nature preserves, or botanical gardens, this group offers bi-monthly presentations & discussions tailored to your needs. Share experiences, gain new perspectives, and strengthen your volunteer programs! |
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New to AL!VE or need a refresher? Find out what's happening or get a quick fix of networking with your peers! New members will get a brief overview of our mission, benefits, activities and committees. We also give away great door prizes too!
Upcoming New Member Info Sessions
May 16
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Check out what's new in our Member Area. Keep up to date on all things AL!VE through the News and Events section, jump into a conversation on the Message Board, flip through the Member Directory, and more! |
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Amber Fuller Fred Billotto Kristin Mills Erica Fuller Makala McGrean Veronica Palmer Elizabeth Bivens Hope Gassett Kathleen Currie Latifa Hassan Jan Chauna Wall |
| Sarah Philippe Cathleen Anthony Paula Allen Faiza Venzant Michelle Theisen Tania Sechriest Katie Olex Amy Barter Philip Rivera Julianne Rich Krishna Loya Rebecca Purchase Whitney England Sherrill Isenhower Beth Daddario Barrie Madasu Jeannie Citerman-Krager Mary Valencia Kasey Tunell Mark Osborne Wendy McClure |
| Catherine Thoma Donna Finney Leigh Hersey William Webber Darlene Laird Amy Pinger, CNP, CVA |
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