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The New York Association for Volunteer Administration (NYAVA) is a membership organization dedicated to promoting professionalism and strengthening leadership in volunteerism in the New York City area.

We hope our online home will provide you with the information you need to thrive in the world of volunteer administration.

NYAVA Workshop -- Creative Responses to the Economic Crisis Strengthening your Volunteer Program and your Career in Challenging Times Part Three Friday, June 5th, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Location: University Settlement, Houston Street Center, 273 Bowery (at Houston Street), New York, NY 10002 Part III: Crafting a Career in Volunteer and Nonprofit Management Volunteer Managers utilize a diverse set of skills in their work, including development, public relations, human resources, program design, and event planning. This workshop will show you how to use your varied skill-set to create a lasting and challenging career in volunteer management or how to transfer your skills into another area of nonprofit or private sector management. Learn how to market your skills and expand your career goals during the economic crisis. To register and for more information, view the registration form. Directions: By Subway: F / V to 2nd Avenue, B / D to Broadway Lafayette, or 6 to Bleecker. Please note that this site is wheelchair accessible. For more information about NYAVA's Professional Development Committee, please contact pdc@nyava.org

• Great news from the 2008 Member Survey. 81% or respondents indicated that they are "satisfied" with their NYAVA Membership and 19% are "somewhat satisfied." That's 100% satisfaction! For more detailed results and members opinions on range of topics as enhancing the membership experience, membership benefits, NYAVA committees, and how we can grow our membership, click on the link.

• About NYAVA provides an overview of our organization, how it works and what it has to offer.

• Find out about upcoming events, such as member and board meetings, lectures and more.

• Find out how to join, and reap the benefits of NYAVA membership.

• NYAVA is pleased to offer another benefit to its members -- mentoring.

• Our Professional Development section provides information on workshops and other resources for the active volunteer administrator.

• Our Newsletter contains information about events and other hot topics. View current topics or browse through past issues.

• There are many apprenticeship opportunities available through NYAVA.

• Check out links to other organizations and online resources.

• Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.