Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
Calendar of Events - AL!VE
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Events available for Registration...

AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome!
4/2/2024
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Mental Health COP July 13, October 11, January 11, 2024,  April 13 2024
4/13/2024
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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! May 9, 2024 1:30 PM Eastern
5/9/2024
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Museums & Cultural Institutions COP Jan 18, Mar 21, May 23 2024
5/23/2024
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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! 6/26 3:30 PM Eastern
6/26/2024
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Transportation COP 1PM Eastern 2024: January 3, April 3, July 3, October 2
10/2/2024
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Book Club COP 2024 March & April Book Club: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
10/16/2024
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Volunteer Programs in County Government COP
10/17/2024
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Informational Mailing list -2024 Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference - Presented by AL!VE - Better Impact - VMPC Oct 22 & 23, 2024
10/22/2024 - 10/23/2024
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Local Association COP 2024: March 27, June 26, September 25 & National Summit October 30
10/30/2024
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Advisory Boards & Committees COP 2024: Feb 7, May 1, Aug 7, Nov 6
11/6/2024
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Emergency Response Volunteer Programs COP March 14, June 20, Sept 19, Nov 14
11/14/2024
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Health Care COP Meeting Noon Eastern Jan 11, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, November 14
11/14/2024
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Parks & Recreation COP 2024: March 21, May 16, July 18, September 19, November 21
11/21/2024
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National Networks COP Jan 22, Mar 25, May 20, Jul 22, Sep 23, Nov 25
11/25/2024
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Food Banks COP - 2024 Dates: Jan 2 Feb 6 Mar 5 Apr 2 May 7 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug 6 Sep 3 Oct 1 Nov 5 ?Dec 3
12/3/2024
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AL!VE Networking Social - All Are Welcome! March 28, June 19, September 13, December 4
12/4/2024
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 AmeriCorps Seniors 2024: Feb 14, Apr 10, Jun 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11
12/11/2024
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Literacy COP 2024: Feb 20, April 16, June 18, Aug 20, Oct 15, Dec 17
12/17/2024
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Animal Welfare COP 2024: Feb 27, April 23, Jun 25, Aug 27, Oct 22, Dec 24
12/24/2024
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2025 Cohort: AL!VE?s Presenter Boot Camp:
3/25/2025
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Events in the month of September 2022
DateEvent
9/7/2022
This is the meeting for the  AL!VE Transportation Community of Practice.  This meeting is open for AL!VE members and all volunteer engagement professionals (first one is free, the subsequent will be for members only).

The call will last one hour and will focus specifically on volunteer programs with transportation as a volunteer role.

After registering, you'll be emailed a zoom link to the event.  We will send a reminder too!

We look forward to connecting with you!
 *note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link every meeting. 
​You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org    

Calls will be held on  
All times Noon Central, 1 PM Eastern

2024 dates:  January 3, April 3, July 3 & October 2

9/8/2022
This is an AL!VE Communities of Practice for those involved in managing volunteers or programs in health care settings such as hospitals, hospice, Blood Banks, Health care facilities, long-term health centers, etc.  Health care can have some unique situations, requirements, and environments for volunteers!  Join your colleagues in discussion about your questions, situations, needs, and share your experiences with others as well.  Let’s support each other! 

Upon registering, we will email you the meeting log in information (and a reminder, too).
(All times Noon E)

2024:  Jan 11, Mar 14, May 9, July 11, Sept 12, Nov 14  

January topic: Data Collection:  What do you want to measure in 2024?
March topic:  Volunteer Recognition
May topic:  Summer teens
July topic:  Creating / Utlizing a Volunteer Advisory Council
September topic:  Lessons Learned From Falling Flat
November topic:  Creating/Utilizing a Mentor Program

For more information about this COP, please contact Marie Howell, Health Care COP facilitator.  

Look forward to seeing you there!

To learn more about AL!VE Community of Practice, visit our website.

Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member.  After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings.  Learn more about membership here.

9/14/2022
Join us for a 30 minute Q & A session for host sites about this year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, titled 'Impact Evaluation: Data That Matters and Creating the Right Story'.  This hybrid conference broadcasts live October 18 or 19 (depending on time zone) from Hamilton, Ontario to host sites in the US and Canada. 

There is an informational video you can view at the conference website, www.betterimpact.tv/vmhc

Today's session will answer questions you may have and assist you with registering as a host site.  We will review:
  • logistics for remote site hosts, in person or virtual
  • registration for individual participants
  • technical requirements
  • overview of program & speakers
  • tips for success from past participants
  • Q & A
*If you are registering as an individual, no need to attend this session

 (EASTERN):
 
September 14, 2 PM

You're under no obligation to participate in the conference by attending the informational session.

9/15/2022
FACILITATOR TRAINING FOR VMHC HOST SITES

If you have registered as a host site, please attend one of these facilitator training sessions. 

Conference organizers and/or local facilitators should attend one, click on the dates below to register. 

ALL TIMES EASTERN

September15, 2 PM
September 21, Noon
September 28, 4 PM
October 7, 1 PM
October 10, 4 PM
October 12, Noon
October 14, 1 PM

 

9/15/2022
AL!VE Parks & Recreation Community of Practice

The Parks & Recreation Lunch and Learn COP is designed to include a broad range of topics regarding urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, parks, and nature preserves. The objective of this COP is to connect volunteer engagement professionals within these organizations to share resources and best practices.

This informal venue encourages open discussions for anyone seeking or offering advice in tackling the unique challenges facing volunteer engagement professionals in the Parks & Rec field. Bring your lunch/brunch and beverage! If you're not sure if you fit with us, please join us!
 
This COP is facilitated by
Meagan Patterson, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Volunteer Manager
Yvonne Dunphe, Five Rivers Metroparks, Volunteer Coordinator
 

This COP will meet  from noon-1pm Eastern.  
*note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link every meeting. 
​You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org    

 
2024: March 21, May 16, July 18, Septmeber 19, Novmeber 21
 
*Note:  Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member.  After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings.  You can learn more here.
 

For more information please contact:
Megan Patterson 
Yvonne Dunphe

9/20/2022

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.

2024 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 16, February 20, March 19,
April 16, May 21, June 18,
July 16, August 20, September 17,
October 15, November 19, December 17


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. 


9/21/2022
Meet your peers and colleagues at an AL!VE Member webinar!
In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
  • Member benefits
  • Resources
  • Where to find them, share the
  • Associations goals for 2022
  • 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!  Considering membership?  You're also welcome to attend to learn more.

Can't make this meeting?  Check out 2022 dates on our calendar.

Jan 19,  1 PM  (all times Eastern)
March 3, Noon
April 12, 3 PM
May 25, 1 PM 
June 28, 3 PM
August 4, Noon
Sept 21, 1 PM
Nov 2, 3 PM
Dec 8 , Noon

We look forward to seeing you online!
 

 

9/21/2022
FACILITATOR TRAINING FOR VMHC HOST SITES

If you have registered as a host site, please attend one of these facilitator training sessions. 

Conference organizers and/or local facilitators should attend one, click on the dates below to register. 

ALL TIMES EASTERN

September15, 2 PM
September 21, Noon
September 28, 4 PM
October 7, 1 PM
October 10, 4 PM
October 12, Noon
October 14, 1 PM

 

9/22/2022
Register for ASC's Innovation & Leadership Awards and You Could Win a Gift Card
 
Celebrate with us on Thursday, September 22!
 
America’s Service Commissions (ASC) will be hosting our annual Innovation & Leadership Awards in just one week — on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 7-9pm ET. The LIVE, virtual awards reception will kick off a year's worth of celebrations in honor of our silver anniversary; we've been uniting states in service for 25 years! (See the attached flyer or visit our registration site to learn more.)
 
In honor of our 25th anniversary, we hope to reach at least 250 registrants for our reception. Thanks to a generous donor, if we reach or surpass this goal, we will randomly select four attendees to receive $25 Amazon gift cards. We're so close, and your registration could be the one that gets us to 250, so register today!
 
>>>Click here to register for this free event.
 
In lieu of a registration fee, please consider donating to ASC to help support our initiatives, programs, and advocacy work. Because of you, we continue to unite states in service!
 
We look forward to celebrating with you this year! If you have questions, please visit our website or email info@statecommissions.org.

9/23/2022
Local Associations Communities of Practice 

Join your peers involved in your local association (DOVIA, AVA, etc)


Q1 COP
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 10am PT/1pm ET
Topic: Membership recruitment, increasing participation, and AL!VE benefits
Subtopics: Reduced fees, scholarships, who are the stakeholders to contact and recruit for membership
 
Q2 COP
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 10am PT/1pm ET
Topic: Meeting and event planning/refresh
Subtopics: Event varieties (breakfasts, coffee hours, mid-day, happy hours, book clubs, professional development training, networking), out of the box ideas, planning calendars, increased costs
 
Q3 COP
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 10am PT/1pm ET
Topic: Speakers list and resources
Subtopics: What are the budgets and going rates, how to get sponsorships or trades, hybrid or remote options

5th Annual Summit
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 10am PT/1pm ET
Topics: Round table topics to be voted on by registrants

2023 topics can be found in the members only area, under Resources/File Archive and  include:
Financial and Legal –  
Financial Frameworks
Board Insurance
Fundraising
 
Marketing and Outreach  
Communications and Networking
Member Recruitment and Benefits
Program Planning and Event Logistics
 
Succession Planning  
Leadership Implementation and Sustainability
Board Structure and Support
Administrative Framework and Removing Barriers

AL!VE local association members can invite as many attendees as they like; within this registration you can register everyone.
You can access these Local Association COP past recordings in the file archive section on the members only page. 

9/26/2022
 -9/30/2022

AL!VE is dedicated to the professional growth and development of leaders in volunteer engagement. The purpose of the Emerging Leaders Mentor Program is to provide a platform for AL!VE members to connect, share best practices and position themselves as leaders in the field through ongoing professional development and skills building. Participants will be paired with AL!VE Mentors to receive individualized coaching and support as well as monthly mentee peer sessions pertaining to leadership development topics.
 
Thirty three AL!VE members are donating their time and talent to you! If you are interested in participating in this program, please learn a little bit about our mentors to help you determine who may be a good match for you! More about each mentor can be found at the link included featuring their LinkedIn profiles or professional websites.  Meet our Mentors HERE!

Interested?
If interested in becoming a mentee: Complete the mentee application here.
 
Applications are due by Saturday, October 1st!
 
IMPORTANT:
If interested in participating, save the date for mandatory orientation that will be held on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at 12pm PST/3pm EST. Mentors and mentees will attend to learn more about one another before selecting their preferences for mentorship.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact us at info@volunteeralive.org.

9/28/2022
FACILITATOR TRAINING FOR VMHC HOST SITES

If you have registered as a host site, please attend one of these facilitator training sessions. 

Conference organizers and/or local facilitators should attend one, click on the dates below to register. 

ALL TIMES EASTERN

September15, 2 PM
September 21, Noon
September 28, 4 PM
October 7, 1 PM
October 10, 4 PM
October 12, Noon
October 14, 1 PM

 

9/28/2022
September AL!VE Academy:  Creating a More Inclusive Space For Volunteers 
September 28, 1 PM - 90 minutes



As volunteer engagement professionals we should be committed to removing the visible, invisible and perceived
barriers to volunteering. We should be mindful that we are including volunteers from the communities that we serve,
including persons who are black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. Join with 
colleagues interested in advancing equity in their volunteer programs for a conversation to help increase diversity,
equity and inclusion of volunteers.

Session Objectives:
Workshop participants will leave with an understanding of how to identify areas of their volunteer programs that are not inclusive.
  • Workshop participants will hear real-life examples from others about how they identified areas for improvement, developed a plan for implementation and managed both the challenges and successes they experienced.
  • Participants will be able to engage with each other to hear more examples and learn how they can implement their own inclusivity strategies and address any potential challenges.
About the Presenters:
Joshua Rogers Originally from Memphis, TN, Josh is a graduate of Morehouse College, Arkansas State University, and Georgia State University. He is passionate about uplifting communities and effecting systematic change in society.  Josh has several years of community development and strategic planning experience. He is married to Asha Rodgers and they live in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area with their two sons, Joshua, II and Jayden Alexander.




Darlene Laird is HFHI’s Skilled Volunteer Strategy and Engagement Manager and specializes in creating resources, trainings, and promising practices for the Habitat affiliated network to engage skilled volunteers. She brings 15 years of experience as a leader of volunteers and in her most recent work, she has served as part of Habitat for Humanity International’s Volunteer Resource Center, Global Village, and the Habitat AmeriCorps program.. Darlene has her certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. and holds a CVA from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.  She has served as a governing board member for a local charter school for 5 years.


This AL!VE Academy is free to all participants as part of AL!VE's commitment to build learning on DEAI issues for our profession.






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