Inspiring excellence in the leadership of volunteers to
impact communities
Core Values
Convictions that express the heart
of our alliance-- We will:
RECOGNIZE our unique professional body
of knowledge
ASSURE professional and leadership
development
SUPPORT life-long learning
EMPOWER groups and individuals
STRENGTHEN cross-disciplinary respect
and sharing
FOSTER collaboration
ENCOURAGE networking
Vision
As an alliance of professional leaders
of volunteers, we envision environments that integrate managers,
volunteers, programs and services to build strong communities.
We will provide leadership that:
INTEGRATES our values into policy and
practice
EDUCATES the public regarding needs
and opportunities
IMPARTS our expertise within communities
CONTRIBUTES significantly to healthy
and vital communities
ENHANCES formal education and "best
practices" through research and outcome measurement
EMPOWERS volunteers to own and participate
in solutions
PROMOTES partnerships toward a shared
vision
STRENGTHENS an organization's ability
to accomplish its mission
Our guiding principles are rooted in
the following belief:
Building strong communities is the responsibility of volunteers
and staff working in concert and with mutual respect for the
value and contribution of each and every person. We will:
Be accountable and responsive to our
stakeholders.
Be efficient, effective, and innovative
in our operations.
Be accepting and inclusive of the strengths,
skills, and perspective of the multitude of individuals
and cultures.
Be advocates for the rights and responsibility
of volunteer service in a democratic society.
Initiate and actively promote the ongoing
development of the body of knowledge that underlies the
professional management of volunteers and apply that body
of knowledge to our professional practice.
Be attentive and responsive to the
changing needs of the profession, the community, and the
fields or practice. Challenge the status quo and apply
innovative thinking by continuously embracing and implementing
change.
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