Reminder: If you wish to pursue the CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) credential in 2012, you must register by March 1. Complete details are...
I need to develop a written policy outlining that we cannot accept people with certain criminal activities in their background as volunteers. If anyone has and...
Hello Volunteer Management Professionals. The Call for papers for the 2012 AZA Conference in Phoenix, AZ has begun! And I wanted to get the word out now in...
Hello again! I'm doing some research regarding the data that we all try to track about our volunteers. Things like: How many vols and grps each month? How...
Mary, Recommend you contact your local Red Cross chapter, they may be willing to share their policy guidance. The Red Cross has required background checks for...
* <http://www.twitter.com/ltsuruda> * The Boston Directors of Volunteer Administration (DOVA) and the MIT Public Service Center are hosting Martin J. Cowling...
We don't a accept people who have committed "any crimes against children, any conviction for the sale or distribution of controlled substances, any sexual...
Wendy Johnson asks: "I'm looking for samples of "Volunteer Bill of Rights" Here's what I've been using: RIGHTS OF VOLUNTEERS Volunteers generously contribute...
I am looking for respondents for a very quick, 3 question survey for a research project of mine. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your participation. This...
Greetings, I am putting on my agency's first volunteer recognition event. This is my first recognition event, as well. We have the venue and the idea of how...
Hello all! I just registered for my CVA exam and I'm waiting on my book to arrive. Is there anyone here who has passed this exam that could share some tips and...
CIAVA (Central Indiana Association of Volunteer Administrators) has monthly meetings to help connect volunteer administrators and also provided educational...
Please share all!! I'd love to see too since I am also starting that process :) Laura Zublionis Volunteer Center Director United Way of Volusia-Flagler...
Hi There – I took the CVA Exam last year and passed on the first try. I won’t lie – it was HARD and when I sat down to take it I felt that no amount of...
Laura: You will do great! I think things are a bit different from when I took the test as there is now a text. Trust in yourself and take the time to study....
Dear Colleagues: I generally do not post anything that seems like a "commercial," but many of you have expressed interest at one time or another in Everyone...
[overquoting removed by moderator BEM] Carol wrote: I would appreciate anyone's feedback on Volgistics, good or bad, before our organization invests any more...
John, Our requirements were such that Volgistics was not appropriate. We needed to count "shifts" which they were unable to do. At least we were unable to...
Yes, it can do that and much more! Which is nice if you ever do want to delve deeper into your statistics. Chris Corpus Volunteer Services Coordinator Aquarium...
Points of Light's 2012 webinar series kicks off in March. Don't miss these exciting webinars in the coming weeks: How to Translate Your Volunteer Experience...
After 4 years of searching for a database that would best fit our needs, we purchased Volgistics in 2010. I've been very satisfied with the types of...
If you are a volunteer manager, coordinator, or leader in the Bay Area, you might be interested in joining us at our monthly SF Volunteer Leaders Network...
Hello! Has anyone participated in organized sharing of volunteer applications between agencies? Is there an organization that is a clearinghouse for...
Does anyone utilize junior volunteers to help housekeeping staff make beds, deliver linens and help with non cleaning duties. If so, would you share your...
Hello, all Don't miss attending the only national gathering of advanced volunteer engagement leaders/managers at the Summit (SAVE - formerly AVMI) on June...
