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MAVA provides a forum to engage people involved in

volunteerism across Minnesota to exchange information and ideas, and to link resources to build capacity. With over 800 members, MAVA is a powerful resource for the volunteer community. MAVA provides news, information, professional development and training opportunities to its members.

Minnesota has the best state network of volunteer program managers in the United States.

- Steve McCurley, International Trainer

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Top Trends in Volunteerism

Ring in the new year by checking out MAVA's top trends in who is volunteering in 2012 as well as great resources to help you engage volunteers more effectively this year!

Welcome New Board Members!

2012 MAVA Board of Directors

Engaging Job Seek ers as Volunteers

Check out the new Tool Kit for Recruiting and Supporting Job Seekers as Volunteers as well as a video on volunteering to gain employability in central MN!

MAVA and Dr. Mai Moua of Leadership Paradigms embarked on a study to learn about volunteerism practices in Somali, Hmong and Latino communities Check out our resources on how your volunteer program can tap into Minnesota's growing diversity.

“As the first wave of the baby boomers prepares to retire, the whole structure of volunteerism is about to be reinvented. There exists a virtual tidal wave of skilled professionals, talented individuals and top-drawer executives who are ready to do good. -Edgar Bronfman

Check out our resources to prepare for the new wave of volunteerism.

Learn how to engage volunteers in higher responsibility roles in Brainerd (May 30) or Duluth (June 5).

Submit a workshop proposal for the 2013 Minnesota Conference on Volunteer Administration!

Join MAVA's AmeriCorps VISTA program to build capacity for volunteer programs!

Check out MAVA's Featured Member... Sue DeGolier!

Check out the new Tool Kit for Recruiting and Supporting Job Seekers as Volunteers.

Explore our new resources page on Engaging Boomers and New Generations of Volunteers!

MAVA can provide you with customized training or consulting on your volunteer program!

Are you a volunteer manager at a hospital in St. Cloud? Or at a church in Winona? Find a network of leaders of volunteers in your sector or region!

Looking for volunteer opportunities? In the metro, visit HandsOn Twin Cities or United Way Caring Connection. In greater Minnesota, check out the the Minnesota Senior Corps or Volunteer Centers of Minnesota.

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Upcoming events

Bremer Bank Nonprofit Symposium: Hot Topics in Volunteerism

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:00 AM • Brainerd, MN

Volunteers in Higher Responsibility Roles: A Framework for Expanded Capacity

Tuesday, June 05, 2012 1:00 PM • Ordean Building, Duluth, MN

Volunteer Leadership Training Series- Metro

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 • Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN

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