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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.
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.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.
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
July 19/August 16- Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in the Workplace, Dr. Nicole Price
https://drnicoleprice.com/
September 20 /October 18 - Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn, Omkari L. Williams
https://www.omkariwilliams.
November 15 /December 20 - The Art of Holding Space: A Practice of Love, Liberation, and Leadership, Heather Plett
https://centreforholdingspace.
January 16 /February 21- The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Robin Wall Kimmerer (available for pre-order now)
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.