Guilford County DOVIA
Guilford County Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (GC DOVIA) was formed in 1983 as a professional organization for individuals involved in the administration of volunteer programs. Our local organization is affiliated with the North Carolina Association of Volunteer Administrators (NCAVA). GC DOVIA's purpose is to advance the level of professionalism among, and increase the effectiveness of, its members.
GC DOVIA also promotes cooperation between agencies, provides learning opportunities for its members and explores new means for effectively integrating the use of volunteers in our agencies and in our society. If your job involves the management of the volunteer program in your organization, you will want to belong to GC DOVIA. Participation will provide you with the resources and the support you need to think creatively and act effectively as a program manager in a nonprofit setting.
Upcoming Meetings
Please call us at 373-1633 for current meeting times and dates.
GC DOVIA officers for 2001-2002 are:
| President |
Gerry Alfano |
Greensboro Beautiful |
574-3547 |
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| Vice President |
Blair Benson |
Mental Health Assoc. of Gso |
373-1402 |
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| Secretary |
Sue Fairchild |
Hospice of the Piedmont |
889-8446 |
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| Treasurer |
Spencer Long |
Black Child Development Institute |
230-2138 |
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How to Join
Annual Membership is just $25.
Non-members may attend individual meetings for a $5 "Listening Fee."
Direct questions to Gerry Alfano, Greensboro Beautiful,, 574-3547, .
GC DOVIA Membership Benefits:
Bi-monthly lunch meetings with programs addressing the professional management of volunteer programs. Whenever possible, GC DOVIA programs are endorsed by NCAVA, so attendees earn hours towards their NCAVA certification.
A lending library, house at the Volunteer center of Greensboro, offers the latest professional development resources available to managers of volunteer programs. DOVIA serves as a resource of information about workshops and training opportunities on the local, sate and national level.
Networks are in place with area Volunteer Centers, the Governor's Office of Citizen Affairs, Guilford County Commissioners and NCAVA. This network gives members access to volunteer recognition materials, discounts on workshops and conferences, and information about legislation related to volunteerism.
North Carolina Association of
Volunteer Administration
NCAVA is a statewide professional development organization for those who manage volunteer programs in nonprofit and public agencies in North Carolina. NCAVA links its members and nineteen local affiliate organizations (such as Guilford County DOVIA) to state and national resources through:
A bi-monthly newsletter, Local Workshops, Regional training meetings, Annual Statewide Conference on Volunteerism, A professional certification program. Membership is $30/year.
For information, contact Wendy Levine, Membership Chair at 336-275-1654, or email her at- thpvol@aol.com
CAVNC (Certified Adminstrator of Volunteers in NC)
NCAVA also administers a state certification program for professionals in volunteer administration; helping to raise standards of practice, increase knowledge, and improve performance of volunteer administrators in North Carolina.
Requirements for Certification are:
- NCAVA membership.
- At least 2 years experience as a manager of volunteers and/or volunteer programs. - Bachelor's degree, or a year's experience in the field for each year of college lacking.
- Two peer recommendations.
- One year in a leadership role in NCAVA, local affiliate, or a community agency.
- Completion of at least 24 contact hours of pre-certification training endorsed by NCAVA.
- Satisfactory completion of a written certification exam (offered twice a year).
- Payment of $25 certification fee.
- Re-certification every three years requires uninterrupted NCAVA membership and documentation of eight additional hours of training endorsed by NCAVA.
For further information about the certification program or to request an application for certification, contact Gail Baylor of Asheville, 828-298-3325.
For more information about NCAVA contact Doris B. Jones, North Central Region Director,in Winston-Salem, 336-724-6227 or www.nonprofitspace.org/ncava
