Our Purpose

• Provide educational opportunities that enable volunteer management professionals to effectively lead volunteers in their organizations, thereby advancing community volunteerism

• Provide volunteer management professionals with opportunities for sharing of expertise through networking

• Provide leadership and growth opportunities for volunteer management professionals

• Advocate for effective volunteer engagement strategies by providing information on best practices in the field

• Advocate for and promote the volunteer management profession

Our Core Values 

• Integrity | We strive for honesty, respectfulness, forthrightness, in all of our decisions and interactions.

• Service | We value the service of volunteer professionals as they support volunteerism at all levels.

• Knowledge | We value knowledge and implementation of best practices in volunteer management; provide relevant educational opportunities and resources; and provide structure for members to earn their Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

• Excellence | We promote recognition and acknowledgement of the profession, excellence and mastery of volunteer management performance, creating a legacy for those who follow in our profession.

• Collaboration | We provide a safe and supportive environment to build collaborative partnerships and friendships with peers in the field of volunteer administration.

• Advocacy | We communicate and advocate for volunteerism and the volunteer management profession.