Ask a Volunteer Manager: Graciela Jauregui
Q&A with Graciela Graciela Jauregui is the Volunteer Program Coordinator at Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse. She has been in the field for nearly two years. Originally from Yuma, Arizona, Graciela moved to
Question from the field: Background Checks
A question has been posed by SAVMA Member TIHAN. What background check company does your organization use and who would you recommend? SAVMA members may respond in the comments below.
Board service…the next level of commitment to volunteerism!
Open Nominations Are Underway! Every person is right for leadership, every voice deserves to be heard and SAVMA Board of Directors is that Leadership Table. In less than 10 hours a month you can play
Ask a Volunteer Manager – Stacy Oliver
Ask a Volunteer Manager: September Spotlight Stacy Oliver is the Volunteer Services Manager for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Describe a memorable moment with volunteers. When the pandemic
September 17th Program- Resilience – A Vital Tool for Leaders of Volunteers (Nicole R. Smith, CVA- an AL!VE Mentor)
The September Program is a must join, because national speaker Nicole R. Smith has a vital tool! Resilience is a vital tool for Leaders of Volunteers. What is it exactly? Why is it so important?
Nationally Renowned CVA, Gretchen Jordan to present a Members Only SAVMA Event 9/3!
Be Your Own Best Advocate: Top Ten Ways You Can Advocate for yourself, volunteers and programs Although we know how important our role, volunteers and an engaging program are, we will always need to advocate
Join the AL!VE Emerging Leaders Mentor Program- Applications Dues 9/4
Peer Mentors are the Answer! SAVMA Members have an Association Membership with AL!VE! So, if you are a member of SAVMA, you are also a member of AL!VE! and that includes the benefits of the:
Still time to register for August 20th Program on the #BlaxFridayProject
Join us Thursday, August 20th from 3:30-5PM for our next SAVMA Program! Register Now. Meet the entrepreneur who built an accessible list of locally Black Owned Businesses for the Tucson community. Find out how and
Ask a Volunteer Manager: Sierra Horsey
Q&A with Sierra Sierra Horsey is the Volunteer Program Coordinator at Reid Park Zoo. She helps manage the Zoo Crew, a group of teen volunteers who educate the public on resident animals
Recap on Brainstorm Chat for Virtual Volunteering
We appreciated our community of Volunteer Managers participating in a special Brainstorm Chat around virtual volunteering on August 5th. Fellow Volunteer Managers had a few great ideas to share with you about how to safely
Exciting Changes for SAVMA in 2020!
Like many organizations, the board members of the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association began asking big questions about how to move forward once COVID-19 changed the nature of our work. Here is a look at
#BlackOutTuesday & #TheShowMustBePaused (June 2, 2020)
#BlackOutTuesday & #TheShowMustBePaused (June 2, 2020) The music and performing arts industries asked that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) voices take center stage online on June 2, 2020. An additional note of
Racial Equity Tools Because Black Lives Matter!
As the protests continue this first week in June 2020 across our country following the horrifying murder of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement officials, SAVMA members are furiously supporting their volunteers and
Community Service Recognition: Cindy Robertson
Community Service Recognition: Cindy Robertson In January, SAVMA celebrated volunteerism at the 2020 SAVMA Awards, a volunteer recognition event for all of Southern Arizona. Organizations were invited to nominate individuals for a Community Service
Community Service Recognition: Howard Stewart
Community Service Recognition: Howard Stewart In January, SAVMA celebrated volunteerism at the 2020 SAVMA Awards, a volunteer recognition event for all of Southern Arizona. Organizations were invited to nominate individuals for a Community Service