6th Annual Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference

Join MAVA and amazing leaders and speakers on June 11th, 2026. The theme this year is Volunteerism Without Borders.

Call for Proposals

Interested in presenting at MAVA's 2026 Volunteer Engagement Leadership Conference? Deadline to submit is Monday, March 16th, 2025 by 11:59PM (CST)

Trainings & Events

Check out our upcoming learning events and certification series! Coming soon - The History of Help Certification and VILT 2.0

New Blog Post

Vision & Mission

The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA) envisions a world in which everyone has an equitable opportunity to positively impact their community through volunteerism.

MAVA advances the power of volunteerism to deepen community impact through uplifting community voice, building connections, providing education, and promoting advocacy.

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What's NEW and SPICY in the volunteer sector? Take a short break and check out our recent blog posts!

MAVA has a pulse on our communities and how our sector can step into these moments with insight and clarity. Check out our blog posts and tap into community! These blogs are short and informative and when you're done reading, we invite you to add your thoughts and start a chat in the MAVA Discussion Board - a great place for virtual connections.

Welcome to the exciting and evolving world of volunteerism!

The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA) is a powerful force for leaders of volunteers across the state of Minnesota and world. Our mission is to advance the power of volunteerism to deepen community impact through uplifting community voices, building connections, providing education, and promoting advocacy.

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