Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement
We all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do organizations focus on ethics related to volunteer engagement. This session provides an opportunity for practitioners to understand the difference between personal, organizational and professional ethics. The core values and principles identified by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) will be shared. Participants will learn a process for ethical decision-making that can be applied in any situation, and then practice this using real-life scenarios related to volunteers. Finally, several specific strategies will be offered for increasing awareness of ethics within an organization and helping both volunteers and staff become more effective at handling ethical dilemmas.
This session is being hosted by CCVA and registration needs to be completed here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcO2srj8vHdAU21PcGv5z2ZglAWTmiqaa#/registration
Join us for this upcoming DOVIA Innovation Exchange. This new series is focused on bringing volunteer professionals together to drive innovation in our field. Our goal is to get together to share best practices and new ideas. The host facility will also be providing a tour of their facility to see how they run their volunteer program. This series is for DOVIA members, so if you want to attend please become a member today!
This session will be hosted by Animal Friends Alliance on Thursday, September 25 from 9am - 10:30 a.m. followed by the option for a 30 minute long shelter tour following the discussion. The session topic will focus on volunteer onboarding processes, training, policies, and handbooks. This session will be capped at 16 participants so register early! more info...
Join us for 90 minutes to learn about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential, the process of applying for the exam and what you can do to prepare for the exam. This session is led by volunteers who have obtained their CVA. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with others who are exploring the CVA credential. This session WILL NOT be recorded.
This session is being hosted by CCVA and registration will need to be completed here:
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Looking for a group of volunteer managers in Colorado to connect with and exchange ideas, best practices, and overall support each other with all things volunteer management? Join DOVIA Colorado’s Vollee Alliance. The program name is a shortening of Volunteer Leaders Elevating Engagement, playing on the concept of a volley, or exchange of ideas. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00am to 12:00pmvia Zoom to discuss and share ideas about important topics in the volunteer world. Anyone can join - meetings are free. A topic list for 2025 is below.
October 14-Building programs vs. Maintaining-challenges and successes
November 11-Virtual, Remote and Autonomous Volunteering
December-Break
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Join fellow volunteer administrators for coffee and idea sharing! This group meets quarterly at different places around Boulder and Longmont Counties. Attendance is free and open to anyone (coffee not included). Everyone in the state is welcome to join! more info...
Feeling like a one-person team? AI tools can help lighten the load! In this session, we’ll explore practical ways volunteer professionals can use AI to streamline tasks like summarizing survey results, crafting more engaging descriptions, and getting a quick “second opinion” on your writing when you don’t have a peer to review it. Come learn how to make AI your behind-the-scenes assistant for everyday efficiency!
Hannah Krikorian is the Volunteer Coordinator at The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she’s been working with volunteers for the past seven years. Before moving to Colorado, she spent time making magic working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When she's not coordinating volunteers, you can find her traveling the globe, on a mission to visit every Disney theme park.
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Description: Join us for this upcoming DOVIA Innovation Exchange. This new series is focused on bringing volunteer professionals together to drive innovation in our field. Our goal is to get together to share best practices and new ideas. The host facility will also be providing a tour of their facility to see how they run their volunteer program. This series is for DOVIA members, so if you want to attend please become a member today!
This session will be hosted by Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Thursday, October 23rd from 9-10:30 a.m. followed by the option for an hour long docent tour following the discussion. The session topic will focus on volunteers filling leadership roles within a volunteer program. This session will be capped at 30 participants so register early.
Attendees can choose between 5 tour options (Primates, Carnivores, Tropical Discovery, Down Under, and Toyota Elephant Passage). more info...
Looking for a group of volunteer managers in Colorado to connect with and exchange ideas, best practices, and overall support each other with all things volunteer management? Join DOVIA Colorado’s Vollee Alliance. The program name is a shortening of Volunteer Leaders Elevating Engagement, playing on the concept of a volley, or exchange of ideas. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00am to 12:00pmvia Zoom to discuss and share ideas about important topics in the volunteer world. Anyone can join - meetings are free. A topic list for 2025 is below.
November 11-Virtual, Remote and Autonomous Volunteering
December-Break
Zoom details:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83350129534?pwd=B1AsdVlW1laHGEylHK4a7Vb9bmaCBf.1 more info...
