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Delaware Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators invites you to attend the sessions of the membership year. Sign-up links will be available when registration is open for information about the event, as well as information about the speakers.
We hope you can attend our upcoming events:
Topic: Volunteer Retention and Recruitment –presented by Angela Williamson, Al!ve Impact Award Winner
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location: Government Services Center, West Chester, PA
Angela Williamson has been involved with volunteer engagement and leadership for over 19 years in museums and currently is the Volunteer & Community Relations Specialist for the Blood Bank of Delmarva. She loves to help organizations engage volunteers more effectively and efficiently making a greater impact in their community through her Volunteer Engagement Accelerator consulting. Angela has presented for multiple groups and shared on a variety of podcasts. Angela was the president of DAVA for several years. She was awarded the AL!VE Impact Award in 2022. She volunteers in her local community. She is an instructor for Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administrators Association (NOVAA) 101 courses.
This interactive gathering will provide:
Expert insights on proven strategies to attract and retain dedicated volunteers
Networking opportunities with peers in the volunteer management field
Refreshments to enjoy while connecting with colleagues
Practical takeaways you can implement immediately in your programs
Continuing education certificates will be available.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current volunteer base or expand your reach, this session will offer valuable tools, fresh ideas, and a supportive professional network.
Please use this link for meeting details and to RSVP!
MEMBERSHIP NOTE: 2025 – 2026 DVAVA membership dues are now due. Please plan to submit your payment at or before the meeting.
PAST EVENTS: DVAVA March 2025
Developing Leadership Volunteers Workshop
Presenter: Sheri Wilensky Burke from Sheri Wilensky Burke Consulting LLC
Join us! Friday, March 21 | 10:30 a.m. on the beautiful grounds of Longwood Gardens
In addition to the workshop, join us for lunch and tour:
Optional Lunch: 12 p.m. | $40 for non-DVAVA members*
Optional Guided Tour (new West Conservatory Complex)
*$40 includes DVAVA workshop and lunch for non-DVAVA members
RSVP no later than March 14
Workshop location:
Studio at Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Questions?
Contact Michael Mullan, mmullan@theaftd.org
DVAVA Programs Chair
Past Sessions
Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofits but communicating their impact is not a simple task. Join us in this 90- minute workshop to review methods for how to best set up a process for demonstrating the power of volunteers.
Consider bringing some data and testimonials from your team as we will discuss tips for balancing quantitative and qualitative information in templates for print, social media, and online reports. In this workshop, we will also review free or low-cost design resources, tips for scaling and repeating your reporting process, and different ways to use the report once it’s drafted.
March 17, 2022 – Managing Multiple Generations - Presented by Adrean Turner Training Manager for Tri-County Community Network & Owner of Turner Coaching, Training & Consulting
Thursday, January 20, 2022: Inclusion, Equity and Diversity: Making the Connection. Presented by Delphia Howze, Executive Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Engagement at the University of Tennessee. The topic of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) has been an area of focus for several years. However, in many organizations, little progress has been made in terms of truly leveraging the value of D&I to create true inclusive environments. In general, organizations encounter specific challenges that may limit opportunities to move the needle regarding D&I in the workplace. About our Speaker: Delphia Howze is a business-minded Human Resources professional and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) leader with more than 20 years of successful experience. Delphia is an influential leader with proven success in engaging all organizational levels. She consistently supports and drives Human Resources and D&I efforts while ensuring alignment to company goals. Noted as a strong project manager, she effectively develops, implements, and executes strategies and practices that drive organizational development and effectiveness. Delphia Howze is the CEO and Founder of D. Howze Solutions, LLC where the goal is to provide clients with a strategic approach for managing HR and Diversity & Inclusion.
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 at American Red Cross - 700 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Recruiting Volunteers/Building New Partnerships by Meredith Betz, MSOD, MS,Ed.
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health - 1200 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 What Millennials can do for You – Amy Whary, Director of Volunteers at Tel Hai Retirement Community.
Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at Gift of Life - 401 N. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Stephanie Cory, a Distinguished Toastmaster, Villanova adjunct faculty member, trainer and consultant who specializes in strengthening the public speaking skills of those of us in the non-profit sector.
Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health - 1200 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 What a Volunteer Wants. Join us as former QVC host and current Chester County Hospital Volunteer, Kathy Levine, shares her experiences on what a volunteer wants.
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