Events in the next 45 days...
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.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind!
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.
You will learn:
Learning Outcomes
1) The audience will be able to describe what it means to generate multiple interpretations.
2) The audience will be able to identify if a statement is an observation or interpretation.
3) Audience members will identify at least one area where they'd like to explore multiple interpretations.
Brittany is a certified Leadership Coach through the Kansas Leadership Center, bringing more than a decade of experience in coaching, facilitation, and nonprofit leadership. She began her career as a youth facilitator and later discovered a passion for one‑on‑one leadership coaching, which has since shaped her approach as an executive director. Brittany has guided nearly 100 leaders through deep, strategic, and transformational coaching conversations. Her work centers on adaptive leadership, lifelong learning, and helping people make meaningful progress on their toughest challenges.
The Speaker:
Elizabeth Rachchh, CVA, passionately believes that successful volunteer programs are built on strong relationships. Rachchh leverages her strengths to foster open communication and build trust. She currently is the Program Manager at the Alzheimer's Association, leading volunteers in education, awareness and support throughout the southern and western regions of Georgia. With five years of experience in volunteer management, she has worked with state and national organizations and is also a lifelong volunteer. Rachchh actively serves as Board Secretary for the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), where she continues to contribute her leadership skills. In 2024, Rachchh was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from AL!VE. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) credential in October 2023. She resides in Columbus, GA, with her husband, their young son, dog, and two cats. https://cvacert.org/speakersseries/
Please note: Calls start at 12:40pm EST and end at 1:30pm EST
In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
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.
During this COP session, Karen Pattison from the Naples Botanical Garden and Diana Mulamba from Newfields will discuss what they wish they knew when they started their journeys in volunteer management from the perspective of a seasoned professional (Karen) and a freshly minted manager with a year under her belt (Diana).
No matter where you are in your career, we welcome your wisdom and questions about how we can be the best Volunteer Managers possible.
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.
Facilitators:
Jenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District
Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines
Yvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
Time:
1:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST
Meetings are held virtually.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
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.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind!
You will learn:
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll break down the true cost of volunteer engagement and show you how to quantify the financial and operational resources your program really requires. You’ll learn to apply a cost calculation formula that translates hidden inputs into clear numbers, giving you a powerful tool to advocate for adequate funding, justify budget lines, and communicate your program’s value to internal and external stakeholders.
Whether you’re a volunteer manager, program coordinator, or development professional, you’ll leave with:
In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
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.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Whether you want to move up, leave your current job, switch careers or were recently laid off and looking for your next job, join us to network, vent, share stories and encourage each other along this journey.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.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
All are welcome to join our monthly networking industry social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement.All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind!
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Discover how Service Enterprise builds organizational capacity through strategic volunteer engagement. Learn how it transforms volunteer engagement into a powerful strategy for mission impact. This proven, research-backed approach helps organizations build capacity, strengthen sustainability, and achieve measurable outcomes by fully leveraging people power. Learn how investing in and adopting Service Enterprise creates stronger organizations, greater return on resources, and lasting community impact.You will learn:
- What Service Enterprise is
- How it works
- Who can benefit from Service Enterprise
- Benefits of Service Enterprise
- How to Get Involved
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
In this month's AL!VE Academy, Brittany will share what she's learned while using the KLC framework over the past 10+ years as a leadership coach. Then she'll focus on the value of making multiple interpretations. No matter what you call it - storytelling, reframing, rebranding, or even holding space - generating multiple interpretations reduces blind spots while tackling community challenges. This life hack has served her well over the past year as ServMO Executive Director - excited to revisit the value of multiple interpretations in this virtual, 90 minute presentation.Learning Outcomes
1) The audience will be able to describe what it means to generate multiple interpretations.
2) The audience will be able to identify if a statement is an observation or interpretation.
3) Audience members will identify at least one area where they'd like to explore multiple interpretations.
Brittany is a certified Leadership Coach through the Kansas Leadership Center, bringing more than a decade of experience in coaching, facilitation, and nonprofit leadership. She began her career as a youth facilitator and later discovered a passion for one‑on‑one leadership coaching, which has since shaped her approach as an executive director. Brittany has guided nearly 100 leaders through deep, strategic, and transformational coaching conversations. Her work centers on adaptive leadership, lifelong learning, and helping people make meaningful progress on their toughest challenges.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Word-of-mouth is the most common volunteer recruitment strategy, but are we truly equipping volunteers to be effective advocates for our organizations? This session will explore practical ways to support and empower volunteers to share your mission with confidence. From providing tools, resources and training to fostering a culture of advocacy, you’ll learn strategies to amplify impact through the voices of those who know your organization best—your volunteers!The Speaker:
Elizabeth Rachchh, CVA, passionately believes that successful volunteer programs are built on strong relationships. Rachchh leverages her strengths to foster open communication and build trust. She currently is the Program Manager at the Alzheimer's Association, leading volunteers in education, awareness and support throughout the southern and western regions of Georgia. With five years of experience in volunteer management, she has worked with state and national organizations and is also a lifelong volunteer. Rachchh actively serves as Board Secretary for the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), where she continues to contribute her leadership skills. In 2024, Rachchh was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from AL!VE. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) credential in October 2023. She resides in Columbus, GA, with her husband, their young son, dog, and two cats. https://cvacert.org/speakersseries/
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Those working at a national level face different issues than those operating on a local or regional level. Often national level leaders are engaged in big picture, strategic or policy decision-making. Sometimes those operating at a national level don’t work directly with volunteers, but rather help empower others in their organizations who do. Join the discussion to connect and learn from others working nationally. We invite anyone looking to brainstorm around the unique issues facing volunteer leaders on a national level.Please note: Calls start at 12:40pm EST and end at 1:30pm EST
Thursday, March 12, 2026
AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held the second Tuesday monthly at 1 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
- Member benefits
- Resources & where to find them
- Association goals for 2026
- 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.
Monday, March 16, 2026
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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Friday, March 20, 2026
The National Summit brings together nonprofit, government, and corporate professionals in volunteerism and service to ignite their passion for innovation, unlock their potential, and connect with their field. Be among the most passionate and driven minds in volunteer engagement for three days of inspiration, connection, and a whole lot of fun.Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Come meeting up with other AmeriCorps Senior grantees to discuss Tuesday's technical call and to get support for operating your programs. We look forward to meeting with you.Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Are you new to Volunteer Management and looking for tips? Are you a seasoned professional looking to share your wisdom? Then join us on March 18 for What I Wish I Knew and What I Want to Pass On!During this COP session, Karen Pattison from the Naples Botanical Garden and Diana Mulamba from Newfields will discuss what they wish they knew when they started their journeys in volunteer management from the perspective of a seasoned professional (Karen) and a freshly minted manager with a year under her belt (Diana).
No matter where you are in your career, we welcome your wisdom and questions about how we can be the best Volunteer Managers possible.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Join fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you’ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway—everyone is welcome.Facilitators:
Jenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District
Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines
Yvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
Time:
1:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST
Meetings are held virtually.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Whether you want to move up, leave your current job, switch careers or were recently laid off and looking for your next job, join us to network, vent, share stories and encourage each other along this journey.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.
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 with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Due to the National Summit on Volunteer Engagement, the AmeriCorps Seniors Community of Practice will be meeting on March 25th from 4 to 5 pm ET.Thursday, March 26, 2026
We all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do organizations focus on ethics related to volunteer engagement. This session provides an opportunity for practitioners to understand the difference between personal, organizational and professional ethics. The core values and principles identified by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) will be shared. Participants will learn a process for ethical decision-making that can be applied in any situation, and then practice this using real-life scenarios related to volunteers. Finally, several specific strategies will be offered for increasing awareness of ethics within an organization and helping both volunteers and staff become more effective at handling ethical dilemmas.Thursday, March 26, 2026
All are welcome to join our monthly networking industry social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement.All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind!
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Discover how Service Enterprise builds organizational capacity through strategic volunteer engagement. Learn how it transforms volunteer engagement into a powerful strategy for mission impact. This proven, research-backed approach helps organizations build capacity, strengthen sustainability, and achieve measurable outcomes by fully leveraging people power. Learn how investing in and adopting Service Enterprise creates stronger organizations, greater return on resources, and lasting community impact.You will learn:
- What Service Enterprise is
- How it works
- Who can benefit from Service Enterprise
- Benefits of Service Enterprise
- How to Get Involved
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Volunteers and How to Leverage It with Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA
Thursday April 9, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Register HERE
This is a live virtual webinar. The session will not be recorded.
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll break down the true cost of volunteer engagement and show you how to quantify the financial and operational resources your program really requires. You’ll learn to apply a cost calculation formula that translates hidden inputs into clear numbers, giving you a powerful tool to advocate for adequate funding, justify budget lines, and communicate your program’s value to internal and external stakeholders.
Whether you’re a volunteer manager, program coordinator, or development professional, you’ll leave with:
- A practical cost-calculation worksheet you can adapt for your own program
- Real-world examples to guide your estimates
- Strategies to build a stronger case for investment in volunteer infrastructure
- Renewed confidence to shift the narrative around volunteerism from “free help” to “strategic resource”
The Speaker:
Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, brings a wealth of experience in volunteer engagement, disaster recovery, and instructional design. An AmeriCorps NCCC alum, Brooke has spent her career fostering intentional service learning and strengthening nonprofit programs. She previously led Volunteer Houston, managing a volunteer recruitment platform, a corporate engagement program, disaster volunteer coordination at the system level, and facilitating the Volunteer Engagement Training Program for nonprofit professionals. Brooke has designed a state AmeriCorps program and VISTA workplans, authored and advised national training courses. She currently serves on the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Board of Directors. Brooke is deeply committed to strengthening volunteer engagement and offers insights and services as a passion project at www.volunteerstrategies.com.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held the second Tuesday monthly at 1 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
- Member benefits
- Resources & where to find them
- Association goals for 2026
- 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.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
We will start out by discussing Volunteer Appreciation Event. We will also take the time to see if anyone has any burning questions or issues that the rest of the group will be able to assist with. This COP is great for anyone who works in animal shelters, zoos and aquariums, animal conservation or rescue organizations, or those who are interested in the volunteers who help with the welfare and well being of animals.Thursday, April 9, 2026
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.
We welcome any event related to volunteer engagement professionals!
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