By joining MAVA, you and your organization will benefit from the resources and expertise of hundreds of volunteer administrators across the state of Minnesota. As the largest alliance of professionals of volunteer management in the state, we offer unparalleled leadership, training and networking opportunities. We are the leading voice for volunteerism in Minnesota, working to increase awareness of our profession and resources for leaders of volunteers across the state.
Connect to leaders in the field
Network with over 600 statewide MAVA member
Participate in a sector or geographic network
Utilize our online
discussion forum
ENHANCE professional skills
Earn your Certificate in Volunteer Leadership
Gain new knowledge and insights at biannual conference
Attend
events and trainings throughout Minnesota
ACCESS resources for your organization
Learn to
advocate for your volunteer program within your organization
Use the online
job bank to post positions or further your career
Recognize peers and volunteers through
Excellence in Volunteerism Awards
ENGAGE in cutting-edge research
Access relevant research that MAVA conducts
Contribute to leading volunteer management research
Serve on a taskforce to aid in conducting research
ELEVATE your knowledge
Discover exclusive member only
resources
Learn from fellow volunteer leaders by accessing the MAVA Monthly and social media
SAVE money
Attend MAVA
events and trainings at a discount
Receive discounts on McDowell
background checks
SHAPE MAVA’s Future
Engage with a MAVA committee to develop and utilize your skills
Serve on the MAVA
Board of Directors
Share expertise by
training others in the field
ADVOCATE for volunteerism
Be a part of the
voice for volunteerism in the state of Minnesota
Stay up-to-date on national and state-wide legislation related to volunteerism
Work with the media on behalf of volunteerism to spotlight the sector