Tri-Community Directors of Volunteer Services

04/08/2026

It is Global Volunteer Appreciation month!-The perfect time to acknowledge every volunteer who worked to serve your mission.

04/06/2026

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Now accepting applications for teen (ages 14 and up) and adult volunteers to help us during the Columbus Children's Book Festival!
🎪More information: https://www.cvlga.org/about-us/volunteer
🎪Application link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1993366727

02/06/2026

Volunteer engagement is evolving—and strong leadership matters. The 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement, hosted by Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement brings leaders together March 18–20 in Sacramento to share ideas and shape what’s next.

Save the date and plan to attend.
Register by February 19th!
��https://volunteeralive.org/summit_registration.php

10/06/2025

The countdown is on! The GAVA Summit for Leaders of Volunteers is happening October 16 in Lilburn, GA—our first in-person gathering since 2018!

Highlights:
- Keynote from Amanda Bisgaard, Director of Volunteer Strategy & Engagement, BGCA
- A full day of networking, collaboration & professional growth
- Lunch included

Don’t wait—registration closes Thursday, October 9! https://mygava.org/event-6285577

09/09/2025

Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration (GAVA) invites you to the GAVA Summit for Leaders of Volunteers, our first in-person event since 2018! This summit is more than a learning opportunity. It is a time to connect, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations that will strengthen volunteer engagement across our state.

📅 Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

📍 Location
Lilburn Activity Building
788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA 30047

This special gathering will bring together volunteer engagement professionals from across Georgia for a day of community building, problem solving, and shared learning. Lunch will be provided.

08/09/2025

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Save the Date!
GAVA Summit for Leaders of Volunteers
October 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lilburn Activity Building — 788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Event Details & Registration https://mygava.org/event-6285577

Join us for our first in-person event since 2018!
Spend the day connecting with volunteer engagement professionals from across Georgia through community building, problem solving, and shared learning. Lunch is included!

Want to volunteer at the event? We’ll waive your ticket cost in exchange for helping — volunteers must arrive early and stay after the listed times (approval required after registration).

Registration Types:
GAVA Member: $20
Non-Member: $50
Event + Membership: $55
Event Volunteer: Free (limited spots)

08/05/2025

04/22/2025

Now accepting applications for teen (ages 14 and up) and adult volunteers to help us during the Columbus Children's Book Festival!

🎪Sign up today at https://www.cvlga.org/about-us/volunteer

04/19/2025

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It's a great day at CCVA! We are so thrilled to be welcoming 70 new individuals who have achieved their Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA). All candidates who took the April exam have now received their results.

03/12/2025

Happening Tomorrow!

Building the Bridge: Volunteer Management and Executive Leadership
March 13, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Ready to strengthen the connection between volunteer programs and executive leadership? Curious how managing volunteers can shape your path to executive roles?
Join GAVA for an engaging panel discussion featuring three executive directors with unique insights and deep experience in volunteer leadership. You'll gain practical strategies to:
Highlight the value of volunteer programs to organizational leadership
Strengthen collaboration with executive teams
Develop leadership skills that pave the way for career growth

Moderator:
Sarah Mackey, Executive Director, Women in Security and Privacy

Panelists:
Lori Anderson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County
Matthew Evans, Executive Director, Choices for People
Kelly Thompson, Executive Director, SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow!
Register now: https://lnkd.in/exhWGBKR

02/06/2025

Registration now open for February’s AL!VE Academy! AL!VE Academy Webinars on any BDEAI topic are free for everyone. The general public is welcome to attend. The webinar recording will be on our home page under 'About Us/Commitment to Community' tab. Learn more about AL!VE membership at our website.

Learn more here:
https://ow.ly/J5TS50UEfoK