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Information: Most areas have organizations dedicated to providing training, information, support and advocacy for managers of volunteer programs. Often called DOVIAs (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) or a variant, these groups are a source of professional develop
Professional Organizations Sites:
Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA): An international professional association. (Professional Organizations) http://www.avaintl.org
American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (ASDVS) American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (ASDVS): Professional organization for directors of volunteer services in healthcare of the American Hospital Association (Professional Organizations) http://www.asdvs.org/
Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration: State professional association with information on resources, training opportunities and membership. (Professional Organizations) http://www.mavanetwork.org/index.html
Volunteer Administrators' Network, Columbus, Ohio Volunteer Administrators' Network, Columbus, Ohio: Organization offering professional development and networking opportunities in central Ohio. Members represent non-profit organizations, government agencies and corporate programs. (Professional Organizations) http://www.vancolumbus.org/
Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources: National professional organization with information on accreditation, certification, and standards of practice. (Professional Organizations) http://www.cavr.org
Directors of Church Volunteer Ministries Directors of Church Volunteer Ministries: This organization provides education, encouragement and resources to professionals working in churches. (Professional Organizations) http://www.DCVM.org
Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources - Ontario Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources - Ontario: Professional organization with information on events, membership, and criteria for the CVRM certificate. (Professional Organizations) http://www.pavro.on.ca/
Directors of Volunteer Services - Broward County, Florida Directors of Volunteer Services - Broward County, Florida: Professional association with a resource listing, newsletter, award information and membership information. (Professional Organizations) http://www.dovs.org
Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers: Professional development organization in North Texas. (Professional Organizations) http://www.dadv.org
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Information: Most areas have organizations dedicated to providing training, information, support and advocacy for managers of volunteer programs. Often called DOVIAs (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) or a variant, these groups are a source of professional develop
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