When segments of the community do not feel welcome in volunteer spaces, they may choose not to engage. Join CCVA's Executive Director Faiza Venzant, CVA as she takes you through Is Everyone Welcome? Tools To Broaden Volunteer Engagement. This field-building toolkit consists of resources to help leaders of volunteers apply an equity lens to the various aspects of their practice. It was created by over 25 CVAs (Certified in Volunteer Administration) in the US and Canada. Attend this session to learn about tools like A Guide for Creating Inclusive Position Descriptions, Broadening Access to Volunteer Opportunities, and the Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment Guide. Learn about relationship-building tools like Encouraging Reflection in Volunteer Opportunities, Getting to Know Volunteers through Values Based Questions, and the Volunteer Motivation Questionnaire. Check out strategic tools like Guiding Questions for Equitable Community Collaboration and Ethical Data Collection.
Learn more about ADEVI at cvacert.org/adevi
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.
2025: January 6, March 3, May 5, July 7
Join fellow Volunteer professionals at the 2025 WVCA Annual Conference. New this year will be a 3-hour pre-conference workshop lead by Traci Lato-Smith, designed to help you engage volunteers in your organization. This session will begin Wednesday afternoon and wrap up with our annual Wednesday Welcome.
Return on Thursday morning as we kick off the day with artist, author and professional speaker, Jason Kotecki that will lead into an afternoon with Beth Steinhorn. Beth will share ideas and inspiration to foster better recruitment strategies and the ability to leverage the skills and talents of volunteers of all generations.
Be sure to attend the after hour socials for networking, camaraderie and a chance at some incredible prizes!
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Want to try before you buy? Email info@volunteeralive.org to try your first session free.
Join us for " Board Members: Equipping, Engaging and Educating your Board for Volunteer Service!" Is your nonprofit organization seeking to maximize the impact of board members in their volunteer roles? Join this workshop to learn steps you can take to equip, engage and educate board members so they thrive in leading your organization to fulfill its purpose. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to support board members in their role and tools to empower board members to succeed.
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.
2025 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 21, February 18, March 18,
April 15, May 20, June 17,
July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16
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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.
Enhance your professional development and support the profession of volunteer engagement at the same time! Join us for an AL!VE New Volunteer Information Session! This session is your opportunity to learn more about AL!VE, our mission, and how you can get involved. Whether you’re interested in sharing your skills, learning new ones, or connecting with a community of like-minded professionals, we have opportunities for you! Don’t miss this chance to join a dynamic organization that supports leaders in volunteer engagement nationwide. We can’t wait to meet you and explore how we can make an impact together!
