Local Issues
Response Kit
Developed
by AVA
In 2002 AVA developed a set of Response Protocols
(link to website location) in response to members� desire for the
association to react quickly on their behalf to issues and discussions
about the profession. These Protocols provide �guidance to the
Association for responding in a timely, thoughtful, and effective manner
to issues and discussions brought to its attention by AVA members,
collaborating organizations, or the general public.� In general, it
is appropriate that AVA
respond to issues concerning the:
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perception of the profession of volunteer
resources management
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training and professional development of
volunteer resources managers
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organizational support of volunteer resources
managers
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compensation of volunteer resources managers
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benefits of well-managed volunteers to both
organizations and volunteers themselves
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relationship between effective volunteer
management and the sustainability of volunteering,
citizen engagement, and civil society.
The AVA Response Protocols direct specific action
by the Board and/or Executive Director in response to issues affecting the
state, provincial, regional, national or international levels.
However, it was determined that advocacy in response to local issues is
most appropriate and effective when done by individual AVA members and
local affiliates or professional networks. This Local Issues
Response Kit has been produced to assist
and support such local action.
This Kit IS:
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focused on advocacy for volunteer resources
management
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a starting point for planning individual and
collaborative action at the local level
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a source of important questions to
consider
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options for action and tips to help you get
started
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a work in progress; readers are invited to keep
contributing information and samples
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a selection of relevant information from a
variety of sources
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intended for both individual AVA members and
local professional
networks, DOVIAs, and AVA Affiliates.
This Kit Is NOT
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a comprehensive how-to manual for advocacy
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a guide for conducting large-scale advocacy
campaigns
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intended to address your organization�s specific
programmatic advocacy
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a prescription for complete success
Section I: General Information
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The Meaning and Actions of Advocacy
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Lobbying and Advocacy: Similarities and
Differences
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Two Sides of Advocacy
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The Cycle of Advocacy
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General Tips and Strategies
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Contacting Elected Officials
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Guidelines for Preparing an Issue Briefing Paper
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Getting Ready for Media Advocacy
Section II: Taking Action
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Considerations as You Prepare to Respond
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Ideas for Individual Action
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Ideas for Collective Group Action
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Sample Scenarios for Group Discussion
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Personal Stories of Effective Action
Section III: Sample Materials
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Message to Local AVA Group Members Urging
Action to Influence State Budget
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Letters to the Editor in Support of Magazine
Articles
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Letters to the Editor in Support of Newspaper
Column About Salaries
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Individual Letter Regarding Use of Job Title
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Individual Letters Regarding Elimination of
Volunteer Management Position at Local Agency
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Individual Letter Sent to U.S. President Urging
Recognition of Volunteers
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Action by Local Volunteer Center to Recognize
Volunteer Administrators
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Proclamations and Resolutions
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Joint Statement with Fax-Back Form
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Tell us your
stories, send us your samples
Section IV: Related Resources
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Universal Declaration on the Profession of
Managing and Leading Volunteers
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The Power of Words
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Messages and Approaches to Influence Others
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Building the Case for Volunteer Resources
Management
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