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SUMMARY:Volunteer Engagement in Government COP Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Engagement in Government COP Meeting\n\n03/26/26 01:30 PM EST\n - 03/26/26 03:00 PM EST\Description:\nLet's talk about volunteer programs in government settings—local, state, and federal! Join peers who lead and support volunteer efforts across all levels of government for an engaging, informal Community of Practice. This is a relaxed, supportive space to explore the unique opportunities and challenges of running volunteer initiatives in public-sector environments, including compliance, risk management, cross-department collaboration, and community impact. We will share ideas, exchange resources, review what’s working (and what’s not), and discuss the real-world challenges and successes of managing a volunteer program within a government space.\n \nWhether you have a question, want to share a success story, or just attend to listen and learn – all are welcome, including NAVPLG members and nonprofit partners who work alongside government agencies.\n\nFacilitators:\nStephanie Sielaty, CVA – Volunteer Sarasota Program Coordinator, Sarasota County\nMillicent Boykin – VP, Strategic Partnerships, OneStar Foundation (Texas Commission for Volunteerism & Service)\n \n2026 Meeting Dates:\nJanuary 22, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, November 2*\n \nTime:\n1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT\nNote change in time for November meeting - 4:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM MT | 1:30 PM PT\nMeetings are held virtually via Teams for 90 minutes. If you can only attend for part of the meeting, that is okay.\n\nClick here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting.\n\nCommunities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting without being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial.  You can learn more about membership here.\n \nNOTE: NAVPLG members are welcome to join this COP without a membership as part of a collaborative effort with AL!VE. \Details:\n\n\nMarch 2026 Meeting\nVolunteer Appreciation and Acknowledgement\n\n\n	Appreciation & Recognition Tips and Best Practices\n	How AI Can Be a Resource\n	Calculating the ROI of Your Volunteer Program \n\n\Location:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWVlNDRkNGMtMmJjMy00MGFkLWE1ZDgtZjg1YzA3OTkxMDVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229ac90fa4-ea46-48d7-9114-bbf2fc554d0e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b4d90d95-ccae-4bb6-9718-1639695aecf0%22%7d\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Engagement in Government COP Meeting<br /><br />03/26/26 01:30 PM EST - 03/26/26 03:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><strong>Let's talk about volunteer programs in government settings&mdash;local, state, and federal! </strong>Join peers who lead and support volunteer efforts across all levels of government for an engaging, informal Community of Practice. This is a relaxed, supportive space to explore the unique opportunities and challenges of running volunteer initiatives in public-sector environments, including compliance, risk management, cross-department collaboration, and community impact. We will share ideas, exchange resources, review what&rsquo;s working (and what&rsquo;s not), and discuss the real-world challenges and successes of managing a volunteer program within a government space.<br />
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Whether you have a question, want to share a success story, or just attend to listen and learn &ndash; all are welcome, including NAVPLG members and nonprofit partners who work alongside government agencies.<br />
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<strong>Facilitators:</strong><br />
Stephanie Sielaty, CVA &ndash; Volunteer Sarasota Program Coordinator, Sarasota County<br />
Millicent Boykin &ndash; VP, Strategic Partnerships, OneStar Foundation (Texas Commission for Volunteerism &amp; Service)<br />
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<strong>2026 Meeting Dates:</strong><br />
January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, November 2*<br />
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<strong>Time:</strong><br />
1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT<br />
Note change in time for November meeting - 4:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM MT | 1:30 PM PT<br />
Meetings are held virtually via Teams for 90 minutes. If you can only attend for part of the meeting, that is okay.<br />
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<strong><a href="https://mms.volunteeralive.org/members/projectinfo.php?org_id=ALIV&amp;pid=13579765">Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting.</a></strong><br />
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<strong>Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting without being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.volunteeralive.org/membership.php" target="_blank"><strong>You can learn more about membership here.</strong></a><br />
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<strong>NOTE</strong>: NAVPLG members are welcome to join this COP without a membership as part of a collaborative effort&nbsp;with AL!VE.&nbsp;<br />Details:<br /><u><strong><img alt="" src="https://volunteeralive.org/photos/img-2024-vaw-handsandheart_03092026203840.JPG" style="width:500px" /><br />
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March 2026 Meeting</strong></u>
<p><strong>Volunteer Appreciation and Acknowledgement</strong></p>

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	<li>Appreciation &amp; Recognition Tips and Best Practices</li>
	<li>How AI Can Be a Resource</li>
	<li>Calculating the ROI of Your Volunteer Program&nbsp;</li>
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<br />Location:<br />https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWVlNDRkNGMtMmJjMy00MGFkLWE1ZDgtZjg1YzA3OTkxMDVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229ac90fa4-ea46-48d7-9114-bbf2fc554d0e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b4d90d95-ccae-4bb6-9718-1639695aecf0%22%7d<br /><br />,  
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