Nominations for AL!VE Impact Awards open July 1 - August 15, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024 - Thursday, August 15, 2024

~More informaiton coming soon!

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

VMHC Informational Webinar

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your peers in volunteer management who have found a way.

Learn more about this unique hybrid conference presented October 22 or 23, 2024.
Attend this 30 minute informational webinar to learn more about:

logistics & 'how it really works'
fees & technical requirements
helpful advice from past host sites
our speakers and content
with plenty of time to ask questions.

Attend with no obligation to register, just click on the zoom link to attend. Miss one? There are plenty more, just choose another date.

June 6 1:30 E
June 18 4:00 E
June 27 12:30 E
July 3 Noon
July 9 1:30 E
July 18 2:00 E
July 25 2:00 E
July 31 3:00 E
Aug 8 2:30 E
Aug 14 11:30 E
Aug 20 Noon E
Aug 30 Noon E
Sept 4 Noon E
Sept 12 1:30 E
Sept 18 4:00 E

Transportation COP Noon Central, 1 PM Eastern

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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

VMHC Informational Webinar

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your peers in volunteer management who have found a way.

Learn more about this unique hybrid conference presented October 22 or 23, 2024.
Attend this 30 minute informational webinar to learn more about:

logistics & 'how it really works'
fees & technical requirements
helpful advice from past host sites
our speakers and content
with plenty of time to ask questions.

Attend with no obligation to register, just click on the zoom link to attend. Miss one? There are plenty more, just choose another date.

June 6 1:30 E
June 18 4:00 E
June 27 12:30 E
July 3 Noon
July 9 1:30 E
July 18 2:00 E
July 25 2:00 E
July 31 3:00 E
Aug 8 2:30 E
Aug 14 11:30 E
Aug 20 Noon E
Aug 30 Noon E
Sept 4 Noon E
Sept 12 1:30 E
Sept 18 4:00 E

Nominations for AL!VE Board of Directors open July 10 - August 16, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - Friday, August 16, 2024

Nominations for the AL!VE Board of Directors is now open!

We welcome and encourage all with the perspectives, skills, and experience needed to enact our strategic plan and advance our mission to apply. We welcome and encourage all with the perspectives, skills, and experience needed to enact our strategic plan and advance our mission to apply. This is an exciting time to join the leadership of AL!VE and help us map our ambitious future. Please direct any additional inquiries to the Nominating Committee.

Learn more and apply here.

CVA Credential Information Session

Wednesday, July 10, 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...

Health Care COP Meeting Noon Eastern

Thursday, July 11, 2024

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)

2025: Jan 9, Mar 13, May 8, Jul 10, Sept 11, Nov 13

January topic: The Cost of Volunteering
March topic: Volunteer Appreciation Week
May topic: Summer Student Opportunities
July topic: Including DEI in Volunteer Onboarding
September topic: Terminating a Volunteer
November topic: Making the Worst Volunteer Role More Appealing

Click here to register for the next meeting.

Not an AL!VE Member? Join Now

Want to try before you buy? Email info@volunteeralive.org to try your first session free.

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.

Museums & Cultural Institutions COP

Monday, July 15, 2024

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. This COP is hosted by AAMV (American Association of Museuem Volunteers) members; all AAMV members may attend.
*Note, new dates & times*
2024: Jan 18, Mar 21, May 13, July 15, September 16, November 4- all dates Noon Eastern

*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 as part of our partnership*

You can learn more here.

Let's Do This ! Join our initiative to recognize volunteer engagement professionals

Monday, July 15, 2024

Let's Do This ! Join our initiative to recognize volunteer engagement professionals

The why and how, tips, tools and templates to use to advocate for a stand-alone volunteer engagement manager occupational code with the Department of Labor- Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Find out what AL!VE is doing and how you can play an important role in elevating this cause.
Time is of the essence as the commentary period with the Department of Labor closes August 12th.

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

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

VMHC Informational Webinar

Thursday, July 18, 2024

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your peers in volunteer management who have found a way.

Learn more about this unique hybrid conference presented October 22 or 23, 2024.
Attend this 30 minute informational webinar to learn more about:

logistics & 'how it really works'
fees & technical requirements
helpful advice from past host sites
our speakers and content
with plenty of time to ask questions.

Attend with no obligation to register, just click on the zoom link to attend. Miss one? There are plenty more, just choose another date.

June 6 1:30 E
June 18 4:00 E
June 27 12:30 E
July 3 Noon
July 9 1:30 E
July 18 2:00 E
July 25 2:00 E
July 31 3:00 E
Aug 8 2:30 E
Aug 14 11:30 E
Aug 20 Noon E
Aug 30 Noon E
Sept 4 Noon E
Sept 12 1:30 E
Sept 18 4:00 E

Volunteer Programs in Local Government COP

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Let's talk about Government volunteer programs. This community of practice discusses the challenge and successes of operating a volunteer program within a government structure.

All times 2 PM Eastern for 1 hour.

2024: Jan 18, April 18, July 18, Oct 17

Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. NAVPLG members can attend anytime for free as part of our partnership

After your first meeting, we request you join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. Learn more about membership here.

*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

National Networks COP Jan 22, Mar 25, May 20, Jul 22, Sep 23, Nov 25

Monday, July 22, 2024

National Networks COP:
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. This COP group will be a chance to network, share expertise, ask questions, and solve problems with your peers.

*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

All times 2:30 Eastern
Jan 22, Mar 25, May 20, Jul 22, Sep 23, Nov 25

If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Wilensky Burke, COP Facilitator.

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.

CVA Credential Information Session

Monday, July 22, 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...

CVA Study Group COP - Information Session for Fall 2024 Testing

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

CVA Study Group
Registration for the Fall 2024 Study Group is now open.

It will be led by facilitators who have earned their CVA certification.

July 20: You MUST Register by this date to join the study group *
July 24: we will meet to review the study resources and an overview of chapters one and two of the textbook.
August 7 - September 25: We will meet every Wednesday at 12:00pm ET for eight weeks. The study schedule is based on reading 1-2 chapters of the CVA textbook, discussing those chapters and reviewing sample scenarios during the calls.

Apply here to join the Fall 2024 study group

We will contact you with the zoom login information.

* If you are not yet an AL!VE member, you are welcome to attend the first session, but we request you join as an AL!VE member to attend further sessions. (Your $75 AL!VE membership will also give you a $50 discount to sit for the CCVA Exam!)

If you're interested in learning more about the Certification in Volunteer Administration in general, visit the CCVA website for information sessions about the exam and application and upcoming information sessions from CCVA.

AL!VE Board of Directors Informational Webinar

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Do you have a passion for Volunteer Engagement and the growth and success of the profession?

Learn more about serving on the AL!VE Board of Directors!

Hosted by AL!VE Board President Cathy Thoma, CVA and President Elect Darlene Laird, CVA, this short presentation will include:

Benefits of Board Service
Expectations of Board Members
Our goals for 2025 and beyond

And, plenty of time for Q & A.

Then consider applying to serve on the AL!VE Board! Board service is a chance to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience, and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals throughout the country.

Our Board aspires to be representative of our membership and the communities that they serve.

VMHC Informational Webinar

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your peers in volunteer management who have found a way.

Learn more about this unique hybrid conference presented October 22 or 23, 2024.
Attend this 30 minute informational webinar to learn more about:

logistics & 'how it really works'
fees & technical requirements
helpful advice from past host sites
our speakers and content
with plenty of time to ask questions.

Attend with no obligation to register, just click on the zoom link to attend. Miss one? There are plenty more, just choose another date.

June 6 1:30 E
June 18 4:00 E
June 27 12:30 E
July 3 Noon
July 9 1:30 E
July 18 2:00 E
July 25 2:00 E
July 31 3:00 E
Aug 8 2:30 E
Aug 14 11:30 E
Aug 20 Noon E
Aug 30 Noon E
Sept 4 Noon E
Sept 12 1:30 E
Sept 18 4:00 E

July AL!VE Academy: Simple Market Research Methods for Recruitment and Communications Strategy

Thursday, July 25, 2024

July AL!VE Academy: Simple Market Research Methods for Recruitment and Communications Strategy - presented by David Horwitz, CVA

July 25 at 2 PM Eastern for 90 minutes

In today's dynamic and competitive media landscape, effective research-based recruitment and communications strategies are essential for success in volunteer engagement. To create strategies that truly resonate with your target volunteers and potential partners, it is crucial to base your decisions on up-to-date data and insights. The good news: market research can be as easy as scrolling through social media—that is, if you know how to collect and analyze what you read.

This session, "Simple Market Research Methods for Recruitment and Communications Strategy," is designed to equip volunteer managers, partnership coordinators, and communication specialists with the fundamental marketing research tools required to craft effective communications.

About our presenter:
David Horwitz is an

experienced communications practitioner and educator who brings a strategic approach to volunteer engagement, digital campaigns, and nonprofit program management. He currently manages strategic partnerships and community engagement at AARP Foundation where he leads a team to increase partnerships, volunteer recruitment and retention, and community engagement for the volunteer-based Experience Corps literacy tutoring program.

Outside his nine-to-five commitments, David teaches a graduate seminar in communications and marketing research at the Johns Hopkins University. David is appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to the DC Commission for National and Community Service and helps oversee AmeriCorps grants and service programs, community resilience efforts, and nonprofit capacity building. Previously, he managed global outreach campaigns and engaged tens of thousands of volunteers to annually reach over 50 million people with positive messages about science. David is most passionate about programs and communications that build community, support education, alleviate poverty, and promote equity. David earned his BA in Communications from University of California, Davis and his MA in Communications from California State University, Fresno.

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 at our website.

VMHC Informational Webinar

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The most frequently asked question at previous conferences has been related to how a Leader of Volunteers can have management level influence in their organization. This year, at the 10th annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, we'll be answering that question with a variety of experiences shared by some of your peers in volunteer management who have found a way.

Learn more about this unique hybrid conference presented October 22 or 23, 2024.
Attend this 30 minute informational webinar to learn more about:

logistics & 'how it really works'
fees & technical requirements
helpful advice from past host sites
our speakers and content
with plenty of time to ask questions.

Attend with no obligation to register, just click on the zoom link to attend. Miss one? There are plenty more, just choose another date.

June 6 1:30 E
June 18 4:00 E
June 27 12:30 E
July 3 Noon
July 9 1:30 E
July 18 2:00 E
July 25 2:00 E
July 31 3:00 E
Aug 8 2:30 E
Aug 14 11:30 E
Aug 20 Noon E
Aug 30 Noon E
Sept 4 Noon E
Sept 12 1:30 E
Sept 18 4:00 E

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Let's Do This ! Join our initiative to recognize volunteer engagement professionals