Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events - AL!VE

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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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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! 6/26 3:30 PM Eastern
6/26/2024
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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! August 8, 1 PM Eastern
8/8/2024
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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! September 18, 3 PM Eastern
9/18/2024
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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 May & June Book Club: Dare to Lead by Brene' Brown
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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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! October 29, 2 PM Eastern
10/29/2024
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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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Museums & Cultural Institutions COP Jan 18, Mar 21, May 13, July 15, September 16, November 4
11/4/2024
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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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AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome! December 10, 2 PM Eastern
12/10/2024
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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 March 2023

Date

Event

3/1/2023

Emergency Response Volunteer Programs COP

Emergency Response Volunteer Programs COP
Join in the conversation about volunteers programs that manages volunteers who respond during an emergency. This is a very broad range from citizen corps, Red Cross, government, state, federal and non-profit. Share success and struggles during blue skies, gray skies and black skies. How to keep your volunteers engaged year around when things are (enter Q word here). Between meetings, share burning questions or share resources on the Emergency Response Volunteer Programs message board here https://mms.volunteeralive.org/members/forum/board_list.php (Must be signed in to Member Log In). This is where we can share best practices, ask questions, brag, vent and connect.
*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

This COP meets at 2 PM Eastern on :

2024: March 14, June 20, Sept 19, Nov 14

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.

3/3/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

AL!VE’s Presenter Boot Camp: Launching our first cohort February 2023!

Are you a volunteer engagement professional seeking to elevate your virtual presentations? Do you have an idea for a topic or lived/professional experience but you don’t know how to turn it into a compelling narrative for a training? Do you freeze when tapped to lead educational content, or need to translate in-person training into engaging virtual experiences?

AL!VE is developing a Presenter Boot Camp available to AL!VE members only, which will address these needs and more in a focused 6 week course.

Professionals at any level can benefit from joining us. Pairing webinars with COP-style discussions, our training is designed to put theory into practice and lead you through creating a presentation from scratch.

When you complete the course and present your finished project, you will be certified as an AL!VE presenter, and receive CVA credits.
Join us in the first quarter of 2023 and level up your presentation skills. Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/3/2023

AL!VE Member Webinar - All are welcome!

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 2023
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 2023 dates on our calendar.

(all times Eastern)
March 3, 3 PM
April 10, 2 PM
May 18, Noon
June 26, 3 PM
August 2, Noon
Sept 14, 1 PM
Oct 26, Noon
Dec 5 , 2 PM

We look forward to seeing you online!

3/7/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/7/2023

Food Banks COP

Join your peers for discussions for those who manage food banks, hunger organizations, or nutrition programs. This COP will meet Quarterly, on the first Tuesday @ 3 PM Eastern. See dates below.
*note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and monthly reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org

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

For more information, contact facilitator Elizabeth Garrabrant.

To register, please continue with this form. You'll receive the log in information and reminders after registration.

Remember, you need to register for each event listed individually.

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.

3/9/2023

Health Care COP Meeting Noon Eastern

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 M arie 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.

3/9/2023

Rebuild and Recruit Your Volunteer Base

This event is presented by VQ Volunteer Strategies and is now full, but you can access the recording after March 13 at : https://vqstrategies.com/virtual-learning/

Are you challenged with recruiting new volunteers? You aren’t alone. Recruitment difficulties are pervasive across the sector. While new circumstances demand new tactics, no one “quick fix” exists. Instead, by understanding shifting volunteer expectations, we can adjust our strategies accordingly. In this session, learn what research tells us about recruitment and volunteer expectations, then explore such tactics as adapting volunteer roles to attract new volunteers, leveraging volunteer personas, and nurturing partnerships to build your volunteer pipeline.

Start your year right by being proactive with your recruitment strategy!

more info...

3/10/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/14/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/16/2023

Parks & Recreation COP

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

3/21/2023
-3/23/2023

2023 National Service Trainings Presented by America's Service Commissions - San Diego, CA

Save the Dates: 2023 National Service Trainings

See you in San Diego, New Orleans, Charleston, or online!

America's Service Commissions, in partnership with state and territorial service commissions, is pleased to announce the dates for our 2023 National Service Training regional events. The theme for the 2023 trainings is “Expanding What's Possible.”

Please consider joining us for one of the following events:

March 21-23, 2023: West · San Diego, CA · Hosted by California Volunteers
May 2-4, 2023: Central · New Orleans, LA · Hosted by Volunteer Louisiana
May 15-17, 2023: East · Charleston, WV · Hosted by Volunteer West Virginia
June 7-8, 2023: Virtual*

*Unlike in 2022, the 2023 virtual event will NOT be a livestream of one of the in-person events. Rather, it will be an entirely virtual event with all participants and presenters online — allowing for two-way interaction — and sessions created for the virtual space.

The primary audiences for these events are AmeriCorps State program and fiscal staff, state and territorial service commission staff, and commissioners. While not a primary audience, all other streams of national service — including National, Tribal, VISTA, NCCC, Seniors, and VGF — are welcome and invited to attend.

We will update our event website — www.nationalservicetraining.org — as more information, including any health and safety protocols, is available.

3/21/2023

Rural Programs COP (managing programs in Rural or Frontier Communities)

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.

3/21/2023

March AL!VE Academy: Finding Your Spotlight - Presented by Corina Sadler, CVA

March AL!VE Academy: Finding Your Spotlight - Presented by Corina Sadler, CVA

As leaders in the helping professions we serve a unique purpose within organizations. We are simultaneously advocates for service, champions for staff support and a link to the communities we serve. Join Corina Sadler, CVA as she shares how finding and focusing her spotlight elevated her professional presence and created her unique voice for volunteerism. Learn tips to clarify, showcase and advocate for your career.

This presentation includes discussion on:

Roadblocks volunteer engagement professionals encounter when working to increase their visibility in the workplace Identifying core values and how to use them to create momentum.
How to determine what career goals you could set for yourself How to overcome the fear of discussing your wins and successes as a professional Tips for telling your professional story online to reach new eyes and bring your community closer to you.
How social media can help build a fan base for your work.

About the Presenter:

Corina Sadler, CVA is Volunteer Resources Supervisor at the City of Plano, Texas and a National Service Commissioner for the OneStar Foundation in Austin, Texas.

She is a Hispanic Volunteer

Engagement Professional specializing in local government programs over her 18 year career. She enjoys providing volunteer management guidance to nonprofits and municipalities to unite communities through volunteerism along with volunteering for several national and global professional associations. Corina has trained volunteer managers from across the country in-person and virtually.

Ms. Sadler has a Bachelor of Science Degree in applied gerontology and nonprofit management from the University of North Texas. She has been a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) since 2012.

AL!VE Academy Webinars are free for Individual, Agency and Local Association members. The general public is welcome to attend, but will be billed $25 after attending and will receive a copy of the slide deck, recording, and attendance certificate upon request. If you registered as a Local association member, please be sure you have listed your local association's acronym or name in the registration. Learn more about AL!VE membership here.

3/23/2023

Museums & Cultural Institutions COP

Museums & Cultural Institutions Community of Practice:
This is an AL!VE Communities of Practice for those managing volunteers in museums, galleries, cultural and arts centers. Join us as we discuss and share insights and experiences that we are all having in the arts education/enrichment communities. COVID has posed certain challenges and changes for us all so let’s rely on each other for ideas and inspiration! This will be a time for networking, sharing ideas, asking questions, and brainstorming with your peers.
*Note, new dates & times*
2024: Jan 18, Mar 21, May 13, July 15, September 16- all dates Noon Eastern

May 13 - Part of our discussion will be a AAMV conference preview
July 15 - Part of our discussion will be an AAMV conference recap

*note* When you register, you will automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org

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. *current AAMV members can attend anytime*

You can learn more here.

3/23/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/24/2023

AL!VE Presenter Boot Camp: Six Week Training Course

February 7: Where Do I Start?
February 10: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
February 14: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
February 17: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 21: Draft to Presentation
February 24: Presenter Boot Camp COP
February 28: Problem Solving in the Moment
March 3: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 7: Build Your Brand and Confidence
March 10: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 14: Attendee Presentations
March 17: Attendee Presentations
March 23: Attendee Presentations
March 24: Attendee Presentations

Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters. Registration now open. Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 20. Bootcamp begins February 7, 2023.

3/27/2023

AmeriCorps Seniors COP

This COP is for those managing an AmeriCorps Seniors program(s) as a grantee or sponsor. This includes Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), and SCP (Senior Companion Program. Join us as we are a sounding board for sharing best practices and resources that are unique to federal grants and the older volunteers we work alongside.

*note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and monthly reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org

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.

3/29/2023

Local Association COP 2024: March 27, June 26, September 25, Summit Oct 30

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

5^th 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.

We welcome any event related to volunteer engagement professionals!
To submit your event, click on the link below.