The Forum for Volunteer Administrators (FVA) is dedicated to providing a variety of professional development opportunities to volunteer administrators in Northeast Ohio. Workshops and roundtables are offered throughout the year and provide valuable opportunities to network with colleagues and explore emerging and critical issues in the field of volunteerism. Our programs attract a diverse membership, which represents a wellspring of knowledge and practical experience.

Join FVA as an individual or organizational member if you are:

• Volunteer administrator in the not-for-profit sector (both paid and unpaid)
• Corporate volunteer-program administrator
• Community relations manager
• Leader in the field of volunteerism
• Student with an interest in volunteer leadership
• Faculty member guiding students in community service programs
• Agency representative establishing a new volunteer program
• Event planner requiring volunteer recruitment
• Funder of volunteer programs
• Specialized volunteer association: For tools to fulfill your mission or vision

 FVA membership benefits include:

• Contemporary, affordable professional development workshops at discounted fees
  (many offering CEU credit)
• Free brown-bag Roundtables
• Quarterly membership newsletter
• Annual membership directory
• Numerous networking opportunities
• Annual-Meeting voting rights: Select your professional reps
• Mentoring opportunities via Colleague Connection
• Guidance for managing or interacting with volunteers
• Increased professional visibility and credibility
• A personal voice in the future of volunteerism
• Access to FVA program scholarships
• Information on "best practices" on volunteer issues
• Guide FVA’s strategic planning, mission and vision 

   Types of FVA membership available:

  • Individual Membership: $40
  • Associate Membership: $20                                                                                                                  Retired professionals, full-time students and unpaid volunteer coordinators
  • Organizational Membership: $90
    Includes all member benefits for up to three individuals from an organization

• To join FVA, send your check or money order for membership dues made out to: 
  Forum for Volunteer Administrators
  Mail with your application to:
  Forum for Volunteer Administrators
  PO Box 1878  
  Cleveland, Ohio 44106                                                                                                                        

  Annual membership runs from January 1 to December 31. If you have any questions or comments, please call Jeanette Savage at 216-707-2822.

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