We are committed to building volunteer organizations and communities and strong networks of volunteer managers. We believe a stronger, more responsive volunteer community is one of the best strategic tools to solve serious social problems. Volunteer managers play a critical role in creating these organizations and ensuring that communities are prepared to work with volunteers on critical community issues.

What is a volunteer manager? Are you a volunteer manager? Can you benefit from joining one of our networks?
A volunteer manager is a leader of volunteer resources. He or she is a paid or unpaid individual within a community or organization committed to providing ongoing leadership for a volunteer work force. The role of the volunteer manager (or volunteer administration professional) is similar to a human resource professional who is responsible for paid staff. In fact, the volunteer administration professional may manage more staff than anyone. (Adapted from Association for Volunteer Administration)

Volunteer managers can join and find valuable information using this website:

• Find training and technical assistance that support your work developed by our networks, including members, partners and staff.
• Explore resources to build programs and communities and better engage volunteers to solve serious social issues.
• Exchange knowledge and ideas with others in the volunteer service community.