 Fall 2010 National Assocation of Volunteer Programs in Local Government | |
In This Issue
2010 NAVPLG Outstanding New Volunteer Administrator Recipient Jerrod Gray Jerrod Gray from City of San Jose Housing Department was awarded the 2010 NAVPLG Outstanding New Volunteer Administrator Award. read more... 2010 NAVPLG Innovative Program Award Recipient Arapahoe County’s Volunteer Connections Program The Arapahoe County’s Volunteer Connections Program was presented with the NAVPLG 2010 Innovative Program Award. One of Arapahoe County’s most innovative volunteer service opportunities involves supporting the criminal justice system through a Court Notification Program. read more... 2010 NAVPLG Excellence in Volunteer Management Award Recipient Glenis Chapin Glenis Chapin, EdM has the honor of receiving the 2010 NAVPLG Excellence in Volunteer Management Award for her work as Volunteer Services Coordinator for Marion County, Oregon. Glenis Chapin exudes excellence in volunteer management and has shown that leadership through many outlets.
read more... | Fall Volunteer Recognition Tip Barbara D'anjouFall is a great time to purchase volunteer recognition supplies that are readily available this time of year! I purchase the small candy bars for quick and easy recognition of my Volunteers In Police Services (VIPs), The $100,000, Payday and Uno bars are great for creating thank you items. It is easy to find these miniature candy bars before Halloween. Stock up now for future recognitions. Why Join NAVPLG? Donna Phillips, CVAThe question often arises, “If I join NAVPLG, what do I get for my money that I can’t get online or from my local professional association?” Well, that is a good question. And it is one we love to answer. read more... Tips on Interacting with Clients with Disabilities United Spinal AssociationDisability Etiquette Tips on Interacting with Clients with Disabilities You don’t have to feel awkward when dealing with a volunteer who has a disability. Here are some basic tips: read more... Book Review - A Whole New Mind Tom RichardsonA Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future In his book A Whole New Mind former White House staffer Daniel Pink makes a strong case that civilization is moving from lineal, logic-based thinking to more creative and connective thinking. If we, or our children, are to succeed in the next generations we’ll do better by pulling in multiple influences and opening our minds to new possibilities. read more... AL!VE Webinar Training Series The Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) has created the AL!VE Webinar Training Series. The AL!VE Webinar Training Series provides high-quality, affordable educational opportunities specifically designed to assist leaders in volunteer engagement in building and strengthening their leadership, management and technical skills.
The cost of the AL!VE webinar trainings are $20 for members and $40 for non-members. Because NAVPLG is a group member all NAVPLG members get the discounted ($20) rate. If you are not a current member of AL!VE and would like to receive the discounted rate for the webinar, please email your contact information to navplg@yahoo.com to get the discount code. read more... NAVPLG Newsletter Content
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Calendar Events
Colorado Conference on Volunteerism 09/16/2010- 09/17/2010 Volunteer Match Basic Training - The New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit SCAVA Fall Workshop - Volunteer Management & Human Resource Management MMANC Annual Conference Volunteer Match Basic Training - The New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit APVA Training: Unlock the Secrets to Energizing Your Volunteer Program ARNOVA Conference: Governments & the Voluntary Sector ... |
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