WELCOME TO GAVA!
GAVA is an important forum where members can exchange information concerning trends, issues, knowledge and experiences in the field of volunteer administration.
GAVA is a strong voice, trusted resource and an advocate for professionals in the field of volunteerism in the state of Georgia. We are a 501(c)( 3), organized in 1986 by a state-wide steering committee of volunteer administrators.
GAVA provides vital training and educational opportunities relevant to the field of volunteer management; serves as a link to national, state and regional resources; and sponsors statewide awards to recognize outstanding local and state wide leadership in the field of volunteer administration and volunteerism.
Upcoming Training:
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Upcoming Nominations:
2012 GAVA Awards
Award categories include:
Nomination submission date will be posted soon. Learn more here
- Georgia Volunteer of the Year
- Georgia Volunteer Group of the Year
- Georgia Volunteer Administrator of the Year
Nomination submission date will be posted soon. Learn more here
GAVA Updates |
Volunteer SpotlightMr. Gordon Leiter
Heyman Hospice Care Volunteer Gordon Leiter has been an active Heyman Hospice Care volunteer for 29 years, starting when he retired from GE in 1992, after 40 years of service there. Most of his service has been in patient care, however, he has been known to direct a bus traffic jam at the Senior Inform, attend every monthly in-service and sit with patients. Gordon carries out Floyd’s motto by always going above and beyond what is expected. Gena Cleland, Hospice Coordinator at Heyman Hospice says, “Mr. Leiter epitomizes the Hospice philosophy of adding quality of life to the end of life.”
In addition to volunteering at Heyman Hospice, Gordon has been active in Rome Little Theater, Meals on Wheels, First United Methodist Church, Chairman Senior Adult Council, American Red Cross, National Creative Society and Rome Area History Museum. He is also an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer where he provides free tax help from February to April 15 and also serves as a Local Site Coordinator, District Technical Coordinator and an Instructor. Gordon and his wife Peggy, have 3 children and 14 grandchildren. Contact Kristie Sharp to highlight your volunteer’s accomplishments.
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