Join your peers in volunteer engagement and MAVA’s Professional Development Committee, as we explore tensions that exist in volunteerism. For example, does the word "volunteer" exclude communities of color? What are the differences between an intern, a volunteer, and a paid staff-person? What are the benefits and risks of compensating volunteers?
And what do our constituents, collaborators, and community members think the word "volunteer" means? How do informal volunteers refer to themselves and talk about what they do?
Let's dig into the complexity! And in honor of the final MAVA Connections of 2023, let's reflect on where we've been and explore what may be ahead for 2024, for ourselves, our organizations, and our profession.
Please note that MAVA Connections is a MAVA member benefit, and you must log in to your member account to register. Become a MAVA Member!
MAVA Connections are informal, but highly interactive events, and will require you to be able to view the PowerPoint slides, use your audio to listen and microphone to speak to others. Please plan to join us from a setting that allows you to engage and participate fully. MAVA Connections are not recorded.
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Attending this training, webinar, or conference workshop can be applied towards professional development unit (PDU) requirements for initial CVA Certification or CVA Renewal. CVA certification is the only internationally recognized credential in the field of Volunteer Administration. If you require proof of your participation, please contact the organizers of this training. CCVA will not have proof of your attendance to events that they haven’t organized. To learn more, visit: www.cvacert.org.