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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
  • $20 annual dues includes membership directory, monthly programs and membership pin

Questions?
Contact Liesel Dreisbach, SVA Vice President, sxd23@psu.edu, 610-746-1970

For a Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley
Membership Brochure, click here		 Society of Volunteer Administrators

SVA monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month.
Mornings begin with light refreshments at 7:45 a.m., followed by meeting and program at 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.

September 18, 2012
8 - 10:30 a.m. - FALL CONFERENCE - Reservations required, held at Pinebrook Family Services
Registration deadline September 13, click here for conference brochure
October 16, 2012
7:45 a.m. - ABC's of Grant Writing, held at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
November 20, 2012
7:45 a.m. - Volunteers with Dementia, held at Meals on Wheels
December 2012
NO meeting - Happy Holidays!
January 15, 2013
7:45 a.m. - Working with Those who Need Service Hours, held at Kirkland Village
February 19, 2013
7:45 a.m. - Multi-media Communications with Volunteers, held at LVHN Muhlenburg Hosptial
March 19, 2013
7:45 a.m. - Trends in Promoting Oneself, Updating Your Resume, held at Cancer Support Community of Greater LV
April 16, 2013
7:45 a.m. - Screening for What You Want and Don't Want, held at Theater 514
Our Final Meeting
will be held in May or June with the focus being on integrating your personality IQ with that of your volunteers'.

 

2012 SVA Award winner:

Society of Volunteer Administrators Youth Scholarship, honoring a high school senior who has made a meaningful volunteer contribution.

Junru Guo
Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA.
Junru is a volunteer at Lehigh Valley Hospital and was given her award by her supervisor Peggy Shupp at the Volunteer Center’s Breakfast for Champions event on April 18th.  Junru was chosen because she has a real commitment to service in general and was involved in many activities.  Her recommendation letters spoke highly of her character and passion for service.  She is a well-rounded student and a very genuine person.