Delaware Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators (DVAVA) Welcome to the first DVAVA quarterly newsletter! Delaware Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators (DVAVA) is a professional organization developed by and for individuals who are responsible for leading volunteer programs. The current DVAVA membership represents the varied areas of volunteer management from a wide range of local organizations including the arts, cultural, educational, faith‐based, health and human services.
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We are ... professionals in volunteer management and engagement
advocates for the recognition and appreciation of volunteer management ▪
the resource for and the link to tools, research, and best practices
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educators of decision makers in all volunteer management arenas ▪
diverse, inclusive and member driven
DVAVA Leadership Diane Curran, President | Ann Borysowski, Vice President Colleen Duran, Secretary & Newsletter | Cherieta Early, Treasurer & Hospitality Kathy Stocker, Programs & Newsletter Please consider participating in the leadership of DVAVA. New Board members are necessary and welcome!
Thank you Carol Dunigan! Long time DVAVA Treasurer, Carol Dunigan has retired from her position in Volunteer Services at Chester County Hospital and thus ends her tenure as the DVAVA Treasurer. She served as DVAVA Treasurer for 7 years and always kept accurate accounts of the DVAVA finances and membership dues. Thank you Carol for your hard work and attention to detail. We appreciate your service and you will be missed.
September 2021
2021 – 2022 DVAVA Meeting Schedule Meetings are generally scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of September, November, January and March. Please note: schedule may vary due to holidays, weather or speaker availability. All 2021 meetings are free of charge!
September 30 - Volunteers and Donors: Making the Connection This session explores why collaboration between Development and Volunteer Engagement is essential to the success of your organization. Presenter: Sheri Burke, President of Sheri Wilensky Burke Consulting & Program Manager at RSVP Time: 9:30am - Meet & Greet Networking (optional) 10am -11am - Presentation Virtual meeting held via ZOOM. Register in advance for this meeting: https://donors1.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocuGsrTgrGNWtDX7e80HrsLGXli1RMGyC.
November 18 – Emotional IQ Learn how to understand, manage, and apply emotions to make better decisions, solve problems, remain calm under pressure, resolve conflict effectively, improve relationships and have superior performance. Presenter: Adrean Turner, Training Manager for Tri-County Community Network, Owner of Turner Coaching, Training and Consulting Time: 9:30am - Meet & Greet Networking (optional) 10am -11am - Presentation Virtual meeting held via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://donors1.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-6spjMuG9VfZJUjh50zz0vvQGx3j4xj.
Save the Dates! January 20th - Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Presented by Delphia Howze Executive Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Engagement at the University of Tennessee
March 17th – Managing Multiple Generations Presented by Adrean Turner Training Manager for Tri-County Community Network & Owner of Turner Coaching, Training & Consulting
Stay tuned for more details in the next newsletter!
September 2021
Connect with us on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is a social network for professionals and businesses to connect. DVAVA has a new site on LinkedIn as a way for us to connect with other DVAVA members, network, share training opportunities and advertise upcoming events. Once you are in LinkedIn, search for Delaware Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators or find us directly here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9070540/.
News from our Friends at the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators (DAVA) Our fellow Volunteer Administrators to the south have extended an invitation to DVAVA members to join in the DAVA activities. We look forward to sharing networking and educational resources with DAVA. For more information on DAVA, please contact Richard Huber at Richard.huber@delaware.gov
September 2021
2021 AL!VE Conference, October 19 & 20 Take some time to check out the promos for the 2021 AL!VE Conference: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please visit the Conference Website for the most current updates, including videos from each of the very talented speakers.
Resources for Volunteer Administrators Special thank you to Melissa Heinlein Storti, Volunteer Services, Philadelphia VA Hospital for providing this list of resources.
The global voice of leaders of volunteer engagement (formerly known as eVolunteerism). Link here.
Also supported by Engage is the Ellis Archives on the Professional Leadership of Volunteers. The Ellis Archive is a unique collection, illustrating how the leadership and management of volunteers evolved as a distinct discipline and profession during the 20th century. The subject matter covers a broad spectrum — from quirky and humorous “lost history” to “old” how-to guidance that is still amazingly relevant to today’s practitioners!
September 2021
The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) exists to promote, strengthen, and celebrate volunteering in all of the myriad ways it happens throughout the world. Find out more about their inspiring work here.
This site has been revamped and has a whole new fresh look. Check it out!
NAVPLG is a leading national association of volunteer programs in city, county, and other local governments. Visit the NAVPLG here.
Geared more towards healthcare, The Beryl Institute works to establish a global community of practice on improving the patient experience. More information about The Beryl Institute can be found here.
September 2021
VolunteerMatch offers free webinars and professional development opportunities for volunteer administrators through their VolunteerMatch Learning Center. Many of their programs qualify for credit towards Certified Volunteer Administrator Certification. Find our more information here.
VolunteerPro has a robust site of resources, including webinars and a blog especially for volunteer administrators focused on ways to grow, engage, and inspire your volunteers. Check out all of their offerings here.
Have a volunteer resource to share? Have an idea for content in a future DVAVA newsletter? Interested in joining the DVAVA leadership team? Email your DVAVA Secretary Colleen Duran at cduran@donors1.org with any resource suggestions, newsletter feedback, or questions about leadership and committee opportunities available.
Thank you!
September 2021