Date/Time
5/28/2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Community of Practice
Event Description
Join peers who lead and support volunteer efforts across all levels of government - local, state, and federal - 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.
Whether 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.
Facilitators:
Stephanie Sielaty, CVA – Volunteer Sarasota Program Coordinator, Sarasota County
Millicent Boykin – VP, Strategic Partnerships, OneStar Foundation (Texas Commission for Volunteerism & Service)
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, November 2*
Time:
1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT
Note change in time for November meeting - 4:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM MT | 1:30 PM PT
Meetings are held virtually via Teams for 90 minutes. If you can only attend for part of the meeting, that is okay.
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 without being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
NOTE: NAVPLG members are welcome to join this COP without a membership as part of a collaborative effort with AL!VE.
Whether 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.
Facilitators:
Stephanie Sielaty, CVA – Volunteer Sarasota Program Coordinator, Sarasota County
Millicent Boykin – VP, Strategic Partnerships, OneStar Foundation (Texas Commission for Volunteerism & Service)
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, November 2*
Time:
1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT
Note change in time for November meeting - 4:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM MT | 1:30 PM PT
Meetings are held virtually via Teams for 90 minutes. If you can only attend for part of the meeting, that is okay.
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 without being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
NOTE: NAVPLG members are welcome to join this COP without a membership as part of a collaborative effort with AL!VE.
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Details
May 2026 Meeting
SELF-CARE & PREVENTING BURNOUT
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Practicing Self-Care & Wellbeing @ Work | Tips & Practical Approaches
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Guest Speaker - TBD
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Helpful webinars:
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Collaboration as a Strategy for Building Capacity and Preventing Burnout
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Define collaboration.
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Review Collaboration Continuum
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Open Discussion & Announcements
FACT: Burnout is real and can be sneaky!
FACT: Volunteering has mental and physical benefits!
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