Society of Volunteer Administrators


What is SVA?

The Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley is an organization serving the needs of individuals responsible for the administration of volunteer programs.

Who can join SVA?

Membership in SVA is open to anyone in the field of volunteer management, either paid or volunteer. Anyone who works or has worked with any agency, organization or business administering volunteers is welcome to join. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey organizations are represented in SVA membership.

Why Join the Society of volunteer administrators?

The Educational Advantage:

  • Monthly meetings to develop your skills to recruit, train, retain, motivate and recognize volunteers in your program
  • Workshops designed to strengthen personal competency skills

The Professional Advantage:

  • Network and exchange resources with other professional volunteer administrators
  • Cooperative efforts to promote volunteerism
  • Build volunteer/staff partnerships
  • Advocate legislation beneficial to volunteers
  • $15 annual dues includes membership directory, monthly programs and more

Questions?
Contact Caroll Clymer, cclymer@gvh.org, 215-453-4606

SVA monthly meetings are held at the American Red Cross Building, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017

For a Detailed Schedule of Monthly Meetings for 2008-2009, click here

September 16, 2008
7:45 am - Volunteer Benefits
October 21, 2008
7:45 am - Adult Community Service
November 18, 2008
7:45 am Stress Less
December 2008
No Meeting
January 20, 2009
7:45 am - Volunteer Expectations
February 17, 2009
7:45 am - Volunteer Clearance & Risk Management
March 17, 2009
7:45 am - Corporate Volunteering
April 21, 2009
7:45 am - Volunteer Clearance & Risk Management
May 19, 2009
7:45 am - Spring Fling Breakfast Meeting

Mornings begin with light refreshments followed by meeting and program at 8:00 am.

For a Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley
Membership Application (PDF 47kb), click here
Society of Volunteer Administrators