Promotes volunteer administration as a profession and facilitates the exchange of information and experience.

The Tulsa Association of Volunteer Administrators (TAVA) is a professional organization made up of Tulsa area volunteer administrators as a program of Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa, Inc.

Benefits of joining TAVA include:

  Collaboration and networking among managers of volunteer programs

  Enhancement of skills in management, recruitment, orientation and training, and maintenance and motivation of volunteer personnel

  Guest speakers and training programs for the volunteer professional

  Access to information on current trends and developments in volunteerism, both locally and nationally

Eligibility:

Membership is given by agency rather than individual. TAVA members are groups that are incorporated as non-profit organizations or government agencies (health. schools. hospitals, civic, arts and cultural).

Join today! Contact Susan Bencke,  918.592.2267, or apply online.

Certification in Volunteer Administration:

The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by certifying individuals who demonstrate knowledge and competence in the leadership of volunteers. Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an international credential awarded to practitioners with at least 3 years of experience who successfully complete an exam and written portfolio process.  This is a self-study program – no classes to attend, and very accessible no matter where you live or work.  Originally developed by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) several decades ago, the credentialing program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.  Call 804-794-8689 for more information.

Invest in yourself!  Apply by December 31, 2008 to join CVA Study Group.  Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa will host sessions beginning late January 2009 for the next exam. Call 918.447.1888 for details.

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It's All About You!

Friday, October 31, mini-conference for volunteer administrators and your executive directors.  Enjoy a morning of professional and personal development, then lunch with keynote speaker, Sue Harris, president and CEO of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce.  Celebrate International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day and honor the first greater Tulsa-area "Volunteer Administrator of the Year!" including, "Leadership in a Bag," how becoming a certified volunteer administrator will benefit you, "Writing Your Mission Statement," "Bring Your Presentations Skills into the 21st Century," and "Best Practices in Volunteer Management."  Tulsa Boys' Home is our host location.

CLICK to print registration brochure. Complete and return to Volunteer Central by October 20.  You may also call 918.447.1888 to register with your VISA/MasterCard.

Executive Directors/Administrators are invited to nominate volunteer administrators for this first award. The Volunteer Administrator of the Year award goes to an outstanding salaried or non-salaried individual who has demonstrated leadership and professionalism in the field of volunteer management. CLICK for nomination form.  Complete and return to Volunteer Central by October 1.

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2008 TAVA Meeting Schedule
Monthly, 2nd Friday

Noon to 1 p.m.

Brookside Library, unless otherwise noted

1207 East 45th Place, Tulsa

Each meeting includes a presentation or training on Volunteer Administration issues, and a business meeting. 

Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy these topics:

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