Why Join Us?

Our dedicated and enthusiastic members come from a wide range of small local agencies to large organizations; each with a unique mission.  And this energetic community shares one common goal:  to promote professionalism, leadership and excellence in the management of volunteer resources.

DOVIA Colorado exceeds that goal with professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities for experienced and new practitioners in the field of volunteer resource management. Thank you to all of our new and renewed members this summer!

• 25% off the annual Colorado Conference on Volunteerism (CCOV) ... this is a huge saving for your organizations' DOVIA Colorado members!
• Free Education Sessions and Idea Exchanges (over a $150 value, and now offered in more locations along the Front Range and via select webinar pilots)
• Network with colleagues, seek out experts in a specific area, offer your skills, discover a mentor, and more!
• Professional development for personal and organizational growth
• Facebook and LinkedIn pages for continued news, learning and networking
• Member-only events (that you don't want to miss)
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your program

Register or renew your membership here!

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Marissa Greene, Jewish Family Service

1. How did you get involved with DOVIA Colorado? What has your experience been like?
During my time in Northeast Ohio, I was involved with a similar organization. When I shared this experience with my supervisor, she was enthusiastic about joining DOVIA as well. Being a part of DOVIA has been incredibly rewarding; it has allowed me to exchange insights and learn from fellow professionals in the volunteer management community.
 
2. What is your favorite part about being a member of DOVIA Colorado?
What I cherish most about being a DOVIA member is the access to professional development opportunities and the invaluable connections you can make with other volunteer management professionals in our community.



3. What would you say to someone who is considering becoming a member?
DOVIA is an enriching membership organization, and the more actively you engage, the more rewarding the experience becomes!
 
4. Share an impactful thing that you learned in a training or networking session (can be multiple!)
I find the Vollee Alliance meetings particularly beneficial, as they offer diverse perspectives on various approaches taken by different organizations. One significant takeaway for me has been learning how to establish boundaries with staff who manage volunteers, as well as strategies to foster a more accepting and trusting organizational culture that values relationships with volunteers.




Taylor Chang, Butterfly Pavilion

1. How did you get involved with DOVIA Colorado? What has your experience been like?
I was introduced to DOVIA through my role as Volunteer Manager at Butterfly Pavilion. Though I have worked in management with paid staff for many years, I am newer to the field of managing volunteers. DOVIA was immediately a space where I felt comfortable asking questions and learning more about the field and best practices. Everyone I have met through DOVIA has been eager to help me and very friendly! 

2. What is your favorite part about being a member of DOVIA Colorado?
The robust calendar of events! There are several opportunities each month for a webinar, networking event, or workshop. I have attended several webinars and have found the information presented to be very relevant and helpful. 





3. What would you say to someone who is considering becoming a member?
DOVIA is such a great resource for a professional in the volunteer engagement field. I am the only staff member over our entire volunteer program, and DOVIA has been an excellent way for me to meet other volunteer engagement professionals to brainstorm with!

4. Share an impactful thing that you learned in a training or networking session (can be multiple!)
I attended a session on Volunteer Reflection which really helped me understand how impactful little moments can be to volunteers. Just asking a volunteer meaningful questions at the end of their service can help them connect their service to the organization's mission, which in turn makes them understand the impact they are having and encourage them to volunteer again! I've also learned in separate education sessions trends in volunteering and ideas on recognizing and retaining volunteers through meaningful service. 



Brianna Hardy, United Way of Weld County

1. How did you get involved with DOVIA Colorado? What has your experience been like?
When I started my position, my supervisor served on DOVIA's Board of Directors and encouraged me to connect. Since then, I've loved attending webinars, networking, and serving on the Marketing Committee! DOVIA is a great network to get connected to to grow as a Volunteer Coordinator, and I'm super excited for CCOV! 

2. What is your favorite part about being a member of DOVIA Colorado?
My favorite part of DOVIA is the wealth of knowledge that comes from the virtual opportunities and networking with my peers. I am still fairly new to my position (I hit seven months as of the date of this email), so it's incredibly helpful to know there are people in my city, region, and state that I can reach out to for advice or help brainstorming.

3. What would you say to someone who is considering becoming a member?
Do it. Why not? It's easy to work into your schedule because there is plenty of advanced notice, and I have never attended a single webinar or training session that wasn't incredibly helpful. If you work as a supervisor of volunteers in any capacity (as a coordinator, manager, etc.) and you aren't taking advantage of everything DOVIA has to offer you, you're missing out.

4. Share an impactful thing that you learned in a training or networking session (can be multiple!)
I can't remember if it was a training session or a networking event but I remember a discussion about taking the word "volunteer" out of some roles to make them sound more like normal job titles. This is super helpful, especially for young people, who are looking for something to help build their resumes, and it helps encourage them to sign up. 

There was also a webinar fairly recently about recognizing and retaining volunteers. This is something I want to do more often, so it was super helpful to attend and learn more ways I can celebrate my volunteers instead of giving them swag or sending them a thank you email/card.