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Broken Image 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Administration
3/18/2026 - 3/20/2026

We are excited that you are registering for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement!  If you have questions, please contact summit@volunteeralive.org


Location: Marriott Rancho Cordova

Registration ends on 2/19/2026
There are currently 277 spots remaining out of 300



Thank you for registering for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement. We’re excited to see you in Sacramento for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.  If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact summit@volunteeralive.org
 


December AL!VE New Member Information Session
12/10/2025

AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2025
  • 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!  

Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for future dates.  They are held every month.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Your Membership Team





Rural Programs COP (managing programs in Rural or Frontier Communities)
12/16/2025

This virtual Community of Practice supports volunteer engagement professionals managing programs in and across rural communities. These monthly peer-to-peer sessions address some of the challenges that come with operating in geographic areas with lower population numbers and that are located outside of more suburban and urban areas. Members use these sessions to troubleshoot issues, to give and receive support, and to share strategies, best practices, and resources for effective volunteer program management.

2025 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 21, February 18, March 18,
April 15, May 20, June 17,
July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16

To register for these dates, see the  link below.

COP's are an exclusive AL!VE member benefit.  Anyone is welcome to attend the first COP meeting, but after the first meeting we ask you become a member.  Learn more here. 







AL!VE New Member Information Session
1/2/2026

AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2025
  • 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!  

Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for future dates.  They are held every month.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Your Membership Team





December AL!VE New Member Information Session
1/2/2026

AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2025
  • 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!  

Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for future dates.  They are held every month.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Your Membership Team





November AL!VE New Member Information Session
1/2/2026

AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2025
  • 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!  

Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for future dates.  They are held every month.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Your Membership Team





October AL!VE New Member Information Session
1/2/2026

AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. 

In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources & where to find them
  • Association goals for 2025
  • 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!  

Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for future dates.  They are held every month.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Your Membership Team





Parks & Recreation COP
1/21/2026

Join fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you’ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway—everyone is welcome.

Facilitators:
Jenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District
Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines
Yvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks
 
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
 
Time:
1:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST
Meetings are held virtually.

Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting.

Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial.  You can learn more about membership here.
Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2349475710749?p=LdxVDAwXMSM0ccF2qr