Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration, Inc.
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.
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.
Register Now for the
GAVA 2011 Fall Workshop
A New Look at Today's Leader of Volunteers
Lead by International Trainer
Betty Stallings
Topics include:
- Role of today's leader in volunteer involvement
- The skill of influence - how to get others to say yes
- Turning CEOs into champions of the volunteer program
- Engaging staff to partner effectively with volunteers
All participants receive a free copy of Betty's new book Leading the Way to Succesful Volunteer Involvement: Practical Tools for Busy Executives.
Click here to register online.
Not a member? Join now to get the discounted workshop rate.
Download a hard copy of the registration form and workshop information below.
- Role of today's leader in volunteer involvement
- The skill of influence - how to get others to say yes
- Turning CEOs into champions of the volunteer program
- Engaging staff to partner effectively with volunteers
All participants receive a free copy of Betty's new book Leading the Way to Succesful Volunteer Involvement: Practical Tools for Busy Executives.
Click here to register online.
Not a member? Join now to get the discounted workshop rate.
Download a hard copy of the registration form and workshop information below.
| gava_fall_workshop_registration_2011.pdf |
Coming in from out of town for the Workshop and need a place to stay? GAVA has not reserved a block of rooms at a specific hotel, but the document below lists hotels located within a two mile radius of the Workshop.
| hotels_near_cathedral_of_st._philip.docx |
Nominations for the 2011 GAVA Awards Now Open!
Award categories include:
*Georgia Volunteer of the Year
*Georgia Volunteer Group of the Year
*Georgia Volunteer Administrator of the Year.
Award nominations may be sumbitted by any active GAVA member, agency or association.
Nomiations are due no later than Friday, September 23rd.
Download, complete and submit the nomination form below.
*Georgia Volunteer of the Year
*Georgia Volunteer Group of the Year
*Georgia Volunteer Administrator of the Year.
Award nominations may be sumbitted by any active GAVA member, agency or association.
Nomiations are due no later than Friday, September 23rd.
Download, complete and submit the nomination form below.
| 2011_gava_annual_awards_nomination_form.doc |
Photos from last fall's GAVA Workshop with Martin J. Cowling
A lively discussions at each table! Click on individual photos below to see larger versions of each.
A lively discussions at each table! Click on individual photos below to see larger versions of each.
GAVA 2010 Award Winners
Click on the photos below to view details.
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