About AVA
AVA: Inspiring excellence in leaders of volunteers

AVA Membership

Demonstrate your commitment to excellence!

Who Should Join AVA?

Directors of volunteers, volunteer coordinators, program administrators, agency executives, community resource managers, volunteer center staff, campus leaders, students, researchers, consultants, trainers, volunteer leaders in religious communities, employee volunteer program managers, and community leaders. Any individual who enjoys the support of like-minded professionals who share a commitment to excellence in volunteerism.

AVA is Your Professional Association

As someone who cares about volunteer involvement and civic engagement, put the profession�s association to work for you! Join the Association for Volunteer Administration, the international professional organization dedicated to enhancing the competence of its members and strengthening the profession of volunteer resources management.

Keep Up with What�s New

AVA is your best source for the latest information on volunteer resources management worldwide. To stay informed about trends, issues and the latest research, AVA provides:

  • Newsletter (6 issues per year)�Covers association activities along with new ideas and information you can use on the job
  • The Journal of Volunteer Administration (quarterly)�Useful to practitioners and educators (Discounts for Members)
  • Web site�Updated regularly with news about conferences, special events and happenings in the field
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    Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge

    AVA expands your horizons and give you the tools you need to perform well on the job and develop as a professional.

  • Annual International Conference on Volunteer Administration �World-class speakers and trainers plus the AVA Academy for newcomers to the field and advanced institutes for the more experienced. (Discounted fee for members)
  • One-of-a kind publications: Statement of Professional Ethics in Volunteer Administration and Volunteer Administration: A Portrait of the Profession (Discounts for members)
  • Free resources like sample position descriptions, salary information, sources for software and volunteer recognition items, bibliography of key publications and more.
  • Involvement in AVA committees or projects builds your credibility as a leader.
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    Be Recognized as a Professional

    AVA helps you earn the recognition you deserve as a professional in your field.

  • AVA�s newest initiative, Repositioning the Profession, is  demonstrating to your co-workers, boss and funders the importance of what you do.
  • Completion of AVA�s Credentialing Program allows you to join the ranks of professionals who have earned the credential, �Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).�
  • AVA�s Award Program recognizes leadership, innovation and commitment to the profession.
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    Connect with the World

    AVA helps you connect with peers all over the world to get help with problems, find out about job opportunities and communicate with the leaders in the profession.

  • AVA Member Directory provides complete contact information for all members.
  • �AVA Members� section of the web site makes it easy to find who and what you need.
  • AVA staff provide one-on-one consultation and make referrals by phone or e-mail.
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    AVA Advocates for You

    AVA represents you as a collective voice, speaking out in support of the profession of volunteer resources management.

  • AVA leaders serve on international task forces concerning global issues that affect the profession.
  • AVA initiates and fosters relationships with other organizations that are involved in volunteerism.
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    Membership Application

    Yes! I want to join AVA and make an investment in my career and my profession.

     

     

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