Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
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AL!VE New Member Information Session
4/3/2026
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December AL!VE New Member Information Session
4/3/2026
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November AL!VE New Member Information Session
4/3/2026
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October AL!VE New Member Information Session
4/3/2026
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AL!VE New Member Information Session
5/1/2026
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December AL!VE New Member Information Session
5/1/2026
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November AL!VE New Member Information Session
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October AL!VE New Member Information Session
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Events in the next 45 days...
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4/2/2026
Discover how Service Enterprise builds organizational capacity through strategic volunteer engagement. Learn how it transforms volunteer engagement into a powerful strategy for mission impact. This proven, research-backed approach helps organizations build capacity, strengthen sustainability, and achieve measurable outcomes by fully leveraging people power. Learn how investing in and adopting Service Enterprise creates stronger organizations, greater return on resources, and lasting community impact.

You will learn:
  • What Service Enterprise is
  • How it works
  • Who can benefit from Service Enterprise
  • Benefits of Service Enterprise
  • How to Get Involved
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4/7/2026
Date Tentative Topics – any topics can be brought up in any session – we’re in charge 😉
Feb 3 Difficult Situations
Mar 3 Planning for Appreciation
Apr 7 Staff Buy-In
May 5 The Tools We Use
Jun 2 Schools/Unis
Jul 7 Corporate Partnerships
Aug 4 Volunteers for HAM
Sep 1 Recognition
Oct 6 Preparing for the Holiday RUSH
Nov 3 Self-care/VM Day Celebrating US
Dec 1 Managing Expectations
Jan 5 NY Dreams

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4/9/2026

The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Volunteers and How to Leverage It with Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA
Thursday April 9, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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This is a live virtual webinar.  The session will not be recorded.

Volunteers are often seen as a “free” resource, but anyone who manages a volunteer program knows that’s far from the full story. Behind every successful volunteer initiative lies a range of hidden investments: staff time for recruitment and supervision, consultants, training materials, workspace, technology platforms, insurance, and more. These costs often go unrecognized, underfunded, or absorbed by already-stretched nonprofit teams.
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll break down the true cost of volunteer engagement and show you how to quantify the financial and operational resources your program really requires. You’ll learn to apply a cost calculation formula that translates hidden inputs into clear numbers, giving you a powerful tool to advocate for adequate funding, justify budget lines, and communicate your program’s value to internal and external stakeholders.
Whether you’re a volunteer manager, program coordinator, or development professional, you’ll leave with:
  • A practical cost-calculation worksheet you can adapt for your own program
  • Real-world examples to guide your estimates
  • Strategies to build a stronger case for investment in volunteer infrastructure
  • Renewed confidence to shift the narrative around volunteerism from “free help” to “strategic resource”
Let’s stop hiding the cost and start showing the value.

The Speaker:

Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, brings a wealth of experience in volunteer engagement, disaster recovery, and instructional design. An AmeriCorps NCCC alum, Brooke has spent her career fostering intentional service learning and strengthening nonprofit programs. She previously led Volunteer Houston, managing a volunteer recruitment platform, a corporate engagement program, disaster volunteer coordination at the system level, and facilitating the Volunteer Engagement Training Program for nonprofit professionals. Brooke has designed a state AmeriCorps program and VISTA workplans, authored and advised national training courses. She currently serves on the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Board of Directors. Brooke is deeply committed to strengthening volunteer engagement and offers insights and services as a passion project at www.volunteerstrategies.com.


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4/9/2026
AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held the second Tuesday monthly at 1 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2026
  • Discuss what's happening in the field on a regional or national level
  • Bring your own topic - have a question you need to discuss? We're happy to connect.
All members are invited to attend! 
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4/9/2026
We will start out by discussing Volunteer Appreciation Event. We will also take the time to see if anyone has any burning questions or issues that the rest of the group will be able to assist with. This COP is great for anyone who works in animal shelters, zoos and aquariums, animal conservation or rescue organizations, or those who are interested in the volunteers who help with the welfare and well being of animals.
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4/9/2026
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
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4/14/2026
National Service Training (NST) is hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC), the national association of state and territorial service commissions, in partnership with commissions across the country.

Supporting more than 1,200 national service program and nonprofit staff in their professional development each year, National Service Training provides professionals with the tools needed to effectively manage AmeriCorps and other volunteer-driven programs making a difference throughout the country. Come together with national service program colleagues, state and territorial service commission staff, AmeriCorps agency colleagues, and volunteer engagement partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity.

Visit NationalServiceTraining.org for more information. 
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4/16/2026

Join us for our next AL!VE Volunteer Information Session. Learn how volunteering with AL!VE supports leaders of volunteers nationwide, builds a stronger sector, and offers you a meaningful way to contribute your expertise. Discover roles that match your interests, meet fellow changemakers, and take the first step toward a more connected and impactful year.

Make 2026 the year you invest in community!

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4/16/2026
The AL!VE Local Association committee is pleased to announce the first quarterly Community of Practices session. The presenters will be the two authors, Jessica Pang-Parks, CVA, and Saskia Rinkof, of the October 2025, ENGAGE article, “When Associations Fade: Navigating Changes for Leaders of Volunteers”. The date is Thursday, April 16th, 2pm EST and 11am PST.

The session will include a brief review of the article followed by a facilitated discussion. Those who register for the session will have access to the article before the session. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share success stories as well as address challenges local associations face.
The Local Association Committee looks forward to participation by the Local Association partners. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FlCDQd8R7qN6vR76QTPeQ If you have questions please contact us at local@volunteeralive.org
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4/17/2026
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
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4/22/2026
Come meeting up with other AmeriCorps Senior grantees to discuss Tuesday's technical call and to get support for operating your programs.  We look forward to meeting with you.
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4/23/2026
All are welcome to join our monthly networking industry social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement.

All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows.  Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind!
 
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4/27/2026
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
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5/5/2026
Date Tentative Topics – any topic can be brought up in any session – we’re in charge 😉
Feb 3 Difficult Situations
Mar 3 Planning for Appreciation
Apr 7 Staff Buy-In
May 5 The Tools We Use
Jun 2 Schools/Unis
Jul 7 Corporate Partnerships
Aug 4 Volunteers for HAM
Sep 1 Recognition
Oct 6 Preparing for the Holiday RUSH
Nov 3 Self-care/VM Day Celebrating US
Dec 1 Managing Expectations
Jan 5 NY Dreams

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5/6/2026
 -5/8/2026
This is the Wisconsin Volunteer Coordinators Association 55th Annual Spring Conference! It will be held in the LaCrosse area this year.

We have many great speakers this year, including Traci Lato-Smith and Amber Melanie Smith. We will have a variety of sessions for volunteer leaders who are new to the field as well as seasoned volunteer leaders. The workshop with Traci will include time to work on your own volunteer engagement, be ready to brainstorm. We are excited for our Thursday evening social to network, raffles, and more! The raffles fund our conference scholarship program for next year's conference. 

If you have further questions, please reach out wvcaleadership@gmail.com.
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5/7/2026
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
more info...
5/7/2026
Discover how Service Enterprise builds organizational capacity through strategic volunteer engagement. Learn how it transforms volunteer engagement into a powerful strategy for mission impact. This proven, research-backed approach helps organizations build capacity, strengthen sustainability, and achieve measurable outcomes by fully leveraging people power. Learn how investing in and adopting Service Enterprise creates stronger organizations, greater return on resources, and lasting community impact.

You will learn:
  • What Service Enterprise is
  • How it works
  • Who can benefit from Service Enterprise
  • Benefits of Service Enterprise
  • How to Get Involved
Click here to reserve your spot!
more info...
5/13/2026
 -5/14/2026

Taking place virtually on May 13-14, the 2026 Virginia Volunteerism Summit is Virginia’s leading event for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities. Hosted by Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation, this year’s Summit will re-energize your passion for service through opportunities to connect with peers and learn from experts in the field! 
 
Keynote speakers include Nicole R. Smith, Executive Director of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, and Cliff Fleet, president and CEO of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. In addition to these inspiring keynote sessions, attendees will participate in multiple hands-on workshops each day as well as virtual networking opportunities and resource-sharing. Sessions will cover everything from Volunteer Management 101 to more advanced conversations about innovations in volunteerism and service, the potential of power partnerships, and more. 

Attending this conference can be applied towards hours needed for professional development requirements for initial CVA Certification or CVA Renewal. The CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) is the only internationally recognized credential in the field of volunteer administration. If you require proof of the number of hours you engaged in professional development, please contact the organizers of this training. CCVA will not have proof of your attendance to events that they haven’t organized. To learn more, visit www.cvacert.org.


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5/13/2026
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
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