About NYAVA

We'd like to share the names of other organizations that provide information and resources for volunteers and administrators.

	Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration The mission of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration is to serve as a catalyst to advance the capacity of communities to effectively engage volunteers by promoting and certifying excellence in the professional practice of volunteer administration. The Council is an independent nonprofit offering a yearly credentialing program for professionals in volunteer management and leadership.
	CyberVPM Provides access to volunteer managers globally to seek advice on program management, and offers comprehensive online training in volunteer management.
	Energize Offers monthly commentary on the most controversial topics in the field, resources, a library of book excerpts and articles categorized by subject, a calendar of conferences, and much more. Founded in 1977 by Susan Ellis, Energize is an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism.
	Idealist A great site to post volunteer and internship opportunities. The Idealist website is a project of Action Without Borders, a global coalition of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives.
	Nonprofit Risk Management Center Helps nonprofit staff and volunteers control risks so they can focus on their missions.
	Points of Light Foundation A nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to promoting volunteerism.
	VolunteerMatch Another great site to post volunteer and internship opportunities. VolunteerMatch, a project of ImpactOnline, utilizes the power of the Internet to help individuals nationwide find volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofit and public sector organizations.
	Volunteer Referral Center www.volunteer-referral.org
	www.vmweb.org A site for professionals interested in the field of volunteer resources management
Volunteering in NYC, from Time Out New York. www.wallstreetvolunteers.org: post your volunteer needs.