Partner Organizations
| AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) is a national membership organization of leaders and professionals in volunteer engagement. AL!VE serves to enhance and sustain the spirit of volunteering in America by fostering collaboration and networking, promoting professional development, and providing advocacy for leaders in community engagement. While AL!VE welcomes international members, program and advocacy focus will be US & Territories based. AL!VE works with colleagues in volunteer engagement to provide networking, professional development, mentoring and advocacy for our peers. |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta assists 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that serve low-income or disadvantaged individuals and are unable to pay for legal services. PBPA clients work to improve the lives of the homeless, domestic violence survivors, at-risk youth, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and other groups in need. |
| Cobb Collaborative is the local Georgia Family Connection partner, a statewide network of organizations working to improve outcomes for children and families. The Collaborative accomplishes this work in Cobb County by engaging partnerships, facilitating collaborations, and providing resources for organizations addressing major issues in our community. The work covers a broad spectrum – including reading proficiency, homelessness, mental health and civic engagement – in order to holistically improve the livelihood of everyone in the Cobb County community. |
Regional Volunteer Management Organizations
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The Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (COVA) is dedicated to advancing the professional management of volunteer services. COVA is a nonprofit organization that provides an accessible forum of networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and leadership skill development opportunities. COVA membership is comprised of Volunteer Administrators (Managers, Coordinators, etc.), Executive Directors, volunteers who lead volunteers, students interested in the profession, consultants, trainers, job seekers and community leaders. |
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Tri-Community Directors of Volunteer Services (Tri-DVS) is an organization that helps non-profits in our community network. Serving Columbus, GA, Fort Benning, GA, Phenix City, AL and the surrounding areas. |
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Coastal Empire Council of Volunteer Administrators (COVA) is a network of volunteer leaders interested in sharing and promoting best practices in Volunteer Management. We meet every month to share resources, experience, and time with one another. Coastal Empire COVA is a network of volunteer administrators serving in the greater Savannah, GA area. The organization provides technical assistance, facilitates resource development, and advocates volunteerism in the community. COVA provides an informative and effective network for sharing the many facets of volunteer management for not-for-profit agencies. |
Resources
The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by:
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VolunteerMatch is the Web's largest volunteer engagement network. They have been creating solutions that make it easier for individuals, nonprofits and companies to make a difference since 1998. VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to recruit highly qualified volunteers for your nonprofit. They match you with people who are passionate about and committed to your cause, and who can help when and where you need them. |
