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MAVA's Mission and Values

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


Vision
MAVA envisions a world in which everyone has an equitable opportunity to positively impact their community through volunteerism.


Core Values
●  Volunteerism: Volunteers make our communities better.
●  Education: Trained volunteer leaders are essential to maximizing organizational success.
●  Connection: Sharing and networking builds our profession.
●  Inclusion: Diverse backgrounds and viewpoints make us stronger.
●  Collaboration: Partnerships allow us to work together for greater impact.
●  Research: Understanding trends helps us craft a better future.


Impact on the Field
MAVA actively experiments with innovative practices in volunteerism. We are committed to disseminating knowledge to the broader field.


Impact for Partnerships
MAVA and our partners receive and share resources, knowledge, and visibility to meet our respective missions. We foster a connection to each other that holds us accountable for the vitality of our community.