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

New Volunteer Information Session
1/15/2025
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2025 Cohort: AL!VE?s Presenter Boot Camp:
2/4/2025 - 3/28/2025
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Book Club COP @ Noon Eastern = third Friday of the Month: July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21
2/21/2025
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AL!VE Disability COP JUN 20; JUL 18; AUG 15; SEP 19; OCT 17: NOV 14; DEC 19
5/15/2025
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Faith Based COP June 13, Aug 8, Oct 10, Dec 12
6/12/2025
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Education & Reading Programs COP 2024: Feb 20, April 16, June 18, September 9, November 4 *new time
7/7/2025
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Parks & Recreation COP 2025
11/19/2025 - 11/19/2025
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AL!VE Member Webinar - All Are Welcome!
12/10/2025
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Animal Welfare COP
12/11/2025
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Volunteer Programs in Local Government COP
12/11/2025
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Rural Programs COP (managing programs in Rural or Frontier Communities)
12/16/2025
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Events in the month of February 2024
DateEvent
2/6/2024
Join your peers for discussions for those who manage food banks, hunger organizations, or nutrition programs.     This COP will meet Monthly  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. 

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.   
2/6/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/7/2024

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.

 

Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an international professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management

 

In this session, you will learn about the CCVA, why certification may be right for you, how the exam is created, what the application, preparation, and certification process is, and when you will be ready. 


more info...
2/7/2024
 The  Advisory Boards & Committees COP group will be a chance to network, share expertise, ask questions, and solve problems with your peers. 

 Meeting times are 3 PM Eastern on:

2024:  February 7, May 1, August  7, November 6

For more information, contact COP facilitator Marcelle Austin.

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, we request you join as a member to attend subsequent meetings.  You can learn more here.

 
2/9/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/13/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/14/2024
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.
2/16/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/19/2024
February 2024 AL!VE Academy:   "B.A.S.I.D.E.” in Volunteer Appreciation: Belonging | Accessibility | Safety | Inclusion | Diversity | Equity

In this presentation, volunteer engagement professionals will be provided with actionable steps and practices to improve their volunteer appreciation and recognition strategies. The principles of Belonging, Accessibility, Safety, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, and their relevance to our work with volunteers, will be illuminated upon. The topic of appreciation events, as well as everyday recognition, will be discussed at length, and participants will be invited to share their own successes and learning experiences in these areas. Participants will also be provided with tangible resources to take with them.

About our Presenter:
Alana Knoppow is the Volunteer Program Manager at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been managing volunteers for over a decade across numerous nonprofits, including Hospice of Michigan, Habitat for Humanity, Visiting Nurse Association, and Jewish Family Services. Alana holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, focusing on aging, organizational management, and interpersonal practice. She is passionate about empowering volunteer management professionals to advocate for their needs, and about elevating our profession. She is a founding member of VolunteerPro, and has served on the Board of ALIVE, with involvement in the DEAI Committee. Alana volunteers her time providing pet therapy visits in her local community.



AL!VE Academy Webinars on any DEAI topic are free for everyone. The general public is welcome to attend, 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 at our website.
2/20/2024

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 22, 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. 

2/20/2024

Education & Reading Programs Community of Practice is a group of professionals with the interest of improving reading levels for youth and adults. We convene bimonthly to offer support, share best practices, provide a safe space for discussion, and networking.  

For more information contact Brandy Tolbert, Facilitator.  Register from our calendar on the next available date.

 2024:  February 20, April 16, June 18, September 9, November 4

2025:  January 6, March 3, May 5, July 7



*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.  You can learn more here.
2/20/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/21/2024

Book club:  We cover a different book every two months.  Titles are voted on by the group. 

All 2024 Dates:  third Friday of the Month:  July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21 

Titles:

July 19/August 16- Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in the Workplace,  Dr. Nicole Price 

https://drnicoleprice.com/book/

September 20 /October 18 - Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without  a Bullhorn, Omkari L. Williams 

https://www.omkariwilliams.com/the-book

November 15 /December 20 - The Art of Holding Space: A Practice of Love, Liberation, and Leadership, Heather Plett 

https://centreforholdingspace.com/the-art-of-holding-space/

January 16 /February 21- The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Robin Wall Kimmerer (available for pre-order now) 

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

2/21/2024
Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities.
 
more info...
2/23/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 
2/26/2024
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
  • Associations goals for 2024
  • 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 our calendar for the next date.  They are about six weeks apart.

We look forward to seeing you online!
 
 
2/27/2024

Meetings will be held bimonthly (every 2 months).  Following meetings will be 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern:   

2024:  February 22, April 26, June 28, Aug 23, Oct 25, Dec 17

The COP - Animal Welfare is designed to include a broad range of animal welfare organizations such as animal shelters, rescue groups, foster-based programs, sanctuaries, direct care for animals, and humane education programs. 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 leaders in the animal welfare field.

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.

2/27/2024
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 offering 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 2024 and level up your presentation skills.  Save these dates; you need to attend all in order to receive the certification.  
  • February 6:  Where Do I Start?
  • February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP)
  • February 13: Know Your Audience and Your Tools
  • February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 20: Draft to Presentation
  • February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • February 27: Problem Solving in the Moment
  • March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 5: Build Your Brand and Confidence
  • March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP
  • March 12: Attendee Presentations
  • March 15: Attendee Presentations
  • March 19: Attendee Presentations
  • March 22: Attendee Presentations
Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.  Registration will open   Registration limited to 24 AL!VE members, last day to sign up is January 19. Bootcamp begins February 6, 2023.

Wait list:  we will maintain a wait list.  If you are on the wait list, please hold these dates until  February 1, 2024 in case you are added to the cohort (we will notify you).
 

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