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  • SAVMA Awards and Volunteer Fair 2022 and 2023

SAVMA Awards and Volunteer Fair 2022 and 2023

SAVMA Awards and Volunteer Fair 2022 and 2023 In November 2021, the SAVMA Board of Directors discussed the SAVMA Awards and Volunteer Fair 2022 and 2023 plans. Due to COVID-19, we reimagined the 2020 SAVMA Fair and cancelled the SAVMA Awards in 2021. In late 2021, with the rise of COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant, we cancelled the SAVMA Awards 2022. However, it was agreed that [...]

By |December 15th, 2021|Categories: SAVMA Events|Comments Off on SAVMA Awards and Volunteer Fair 2022 and 2023
  • 2021 Hybrid Conference Banner

Join SAVMA’s Host Site for the AL!VE Hybrid Conference

Join SAVMA on October 19th for the Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference!  We will be meeting together via Zoom and join break out sessions with others registered through out host site. Why join with SAVMA? Members and non-members alike get a deep discount to attend this conference but joining our host site means that you'll have conversations with others who are learning how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matter at the regional [...]

By |October 7th, 2021|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Events, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off on Join SAVMA’s Host Site for the AL!VE Hybrid Conference

Random Acts of Kindness Week

The following post is written by Sierra Horsey, a SAVMA Member and new member of the SAVMA Communications Committee. Sierra is the Volunteer Program Coordinator at Reid Park Zoo.  _____ Random Act of Kindness Week It’s no secret that 2020 was a year filled with unprecedented events and challenges. These challenges caused feelings of fear, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. As a volunteer manager, it’s easy to feel a sense of hopelessness [...]

By |February 16th, 2021|Categories: Resources and Samples, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Random Acts of Kindness Week

Ask a Volunteer Manager: Alexander Swain

Q&A with Alexander Alexander Swain is the Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Originally from a town near Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alexander studied Biology at Hope College in Holland, MI. After graduating, he attended the University of PIttsburgh to get a Masters degree in Neuroscience. Alexander has also recently been elected to the SAVMA Board of Directors for 2021. Alexander Swain [...]

By |February 6th, 2021|Categories: Member Stories|Comments Off on Ask a Volunteer Manager: Alexander Swain

Ask Volunteer Manager: Genie Patterson

Get to Know Genie Patterson   Genie Patterson, Volunteer Manager works at Heartland Hospice. Born in Tucson, Arizona, she graduated from the University of Arizona with BA in Anthropology and Museum Studies while working in the family business. Her family was in the restaurant business for 62 years in Tucson.     SAVMA'S Ask a Volunteer Manager Series To be featured in this series, email [...]

By |January 4th, 2021|Categories: Member Stories|Comments Off on Ask Volunteer Manager: Genie Patterson

Ask a Volunteer Manager: Jessica O’Donnell

Q&A with Jessica Jessica O'Donnell is the Volunteer Coordinator at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. She was born and raised in a small town outside of Yuma Arizona called Wellton and graduated from NAU with a dual degree in Public Relations and Photography. Jessica O'Donnell     Ask a Volunteer Manager Series To be featured in this series, email SavmaTucson@gmail.com with [...]

By |December 2nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ask a Volunteer Manager: Jessica O’Donnell

Fall 2020 Virtual Volunteer Fair

The Southern Arizona Virtual Volunteer Fair SAVMA partnered with United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and the Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse to bring you the Southern Arizona Virtual Volunteer Fair! Eleven organizations had the chance to create short videos that showed the various volunteer opportunities that are safely available. To learn more, watch the video and visit: https://www.unitedwaytucson.org/virtual_volunteer_fair

By |November 6th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fall 2020 Virtual Volunteer Fair

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 Tucson to attend the University of Arizona between 2008 and 2017 and earned four different degrees. Graciela Jauregui, Volunteer Program Coordinator at Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse Graciela's dog is named [...]

By |October 16th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ask a Volunteer Manager: Graciela Jauregui

Volunteer Background Check? A Question from the field

Volunteer background checks Question from the field: a company referral SAVMA Member TIHAN, would like to know, "what volunteer background check company does your organization use and would you recommend them?" SAVMA members may respond in the comments below. Do you have a question from the field? SAVMA members are encouraged to send their questions forward for member feedback and brainstorming. Even if you do not receive an answer publicly on [...]

By |October 7th, 2020|Categories: Member Share, Member Stories|Comments Off on Volunteer Background Check? A Question from the field

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 started in March, we didn’t have volunteers with us for several months because the National Guard stepped in, and we wanted to make sure volunteers were safe until we could put some more precautions in [...]

By |September 22nd, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ask a Volunteer Manager – Stacy Oliver

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 and more! The Zoo Crew was named the Youth Volunteer Program of the Year for 2020 by SAVMA. Reid Park's Zoo Crew The Zoo Crew accepts their Youth Volunteer Program of the [...]

By |August 15th, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development|Comments Off on Ask a Volunteer Manager: Sierra Horsey

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 continue your work with volunteers. See the recap below! Many organizations have paid staff working and meeting remotely right now. Organizations have also expressed a need to create virtual volunteer opportunities, as in-person possibilities shift. [...]

By |August 13th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Recap on Brainstorm Chat for Virtual Volunteering

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 a few changes that we have made that will be in effect through the end of the year. Virtual Programming to Continue We work hard to ensure that we provide our members with quality professional [...]

By |July 2nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Exciting Changes for SAVMA in 2020!

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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 29th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Cindy Robertson

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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 29th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Howard Stewart

Community Service Recognition: Michael Kloth

Community Service Recognition: Michael Kloth 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 29th, 2020|Categories: SAVMA Events|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Michael Kloth

Community Service Recognition: Nichole Burke

Community Service Recognition: Nichole Burke 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 27th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Nichole Burke

Community Service Recognition: Judy Dare

Community Service Recognition: Judy Dare 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 23rd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Judy Dare

Community Service Recognition: Jack McDuff

Community Service Recognition: Jack McDuff 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 21st, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Jack McDuff

Community Service Recognition: Dana Smith

Community Service Recognition: Dana Smith 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 18th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Dana Smith

Community Service Recognition: Anthony Barrasso

Community Service Recognition: Anthony Barrasso 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 13th, 2020|Categories: Sponsors, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Anthony Barrasso

Community Service Recognition: Shari Murphy

Community Service Recognition: Shari Murphy 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 13th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Shari Murphy

Community Service Recognition: Maureen McCarthy

Community Service Recognition: Maureen McCarthy 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 12th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Maureen McCarthy

Community Service Recognition: Michelle Carnes

Community Service Recognition: Michelle Carnes 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Michelle Carnes

Community Service Recognition: Lois Weimuth

Community Service Recognition: Lois Weimuth 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Lois Weimuth

Community Service Recognition: Josh Plicht

Community Service Recognition: Josh Plicht 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |May 4th, 2020|Categories: SAVMA Events, Sponsors|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Josh Plicht

Community Service Recognition: Jon and Rosemary Beck

Community Service Recognition: Jon and Rosemary Beck 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 29th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Jon and Rosemary Beck

Community Service Recognition: Chris & Jeff Goldberg

Community Service Recognition: Chris & Jeff Goldberg 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 29th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Chris & Jeff Goldberg
  • COVID-19 Volunteer Administrator Resources

COVID-19 Resources for Volunteer Administrators

COVID-19 Resources for Volunteer Administrators In response to COVID-19, SAVMA compiled resources for volunteer administrators and  conducted a survey of its members to assess needs.  We received a representative number of responses, compiled into a report you can read by clicking the button below. SAVMA's COVID-19 Survey Response Report Click here to view the Report To support your needs SAVMA Will… Continue to provide links and information about community resources [...]

By |April 25th, 2020|Categories: Resources and Samples|Comments Off on COVID-19 Resources for Volunteer Administrators

Community Service Recognition: Edward (Jim) Nicewander

Community Service Recognition: Edward (Jim) Nicewander 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 23rd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Edward (Jim) Nicewander

Community Service Recognition: Linda Koral

Community Service Recognition: Linda Koral 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 23rd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Linda Koral

Community Service Recognition: Kuykendall & Associates

Community Service Recognition: Kuykendall & Associates 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 20th, 2020|Categories: SAVMA Events, Sponsors|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Kuykendall & Associates

Community Service Recognition: Sarah Hosea

Community Service Recognition: Sarah Hosea 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 17th, 2020|Categories: SAVMA Events, Sponsors|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Sarah Hosea

Community Service Recognition: Elizabeth Warren

Community Service Recognition: Elizabeth Warren 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 15th, 2020|Categories: Sponsors, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Elizabeth Warren

Community Service Recognition: Michael Duran

Community Service Recognition: Michael Duran 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 13th, 2020|Categories: Sponsors|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Michael Duran

Community Service Recognition: Kristin Wook

Community Service Recognition: Kristin Wook 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 11th, 2020|Categories: Sponsors, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Kristin Wook

Community Service Recognition: Erik Reed (TEP)

Community Service Recognition: Erik Reed 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 Recognition in honor of their exceptional giving and spirit of service. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting these individuals and their nomination as part of VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! [...]

By |April 8th, 2020|Categories: Sponsors, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Service Recognition: Erik Reed (TEP)

Resources for COVID-19 Response

Note: March 19th Meeting has been cancelled and the April Volunteer Fair has been postponed date TBD. The following information was sent out via email to SAVMA Members. Preparing Your Volunteer Program for COVID-19 From the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association While there are still many unknowns about COVID-19 and how it will affect our communities in Southern Arizona it is certain it already has. It is important to note [...]

By |March 17th, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Events, SAVMA Programs|Comments Off on Resources for COVID-19 Response

Sociology Interns and Internship Best Practices Program Announcement

Announcement: The University of Arizona is hosting an event called "Internship Best Practices" on March 17th for organizations interested in learning more about building their internship programs for university students. Visit the following website to register: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1337112&group= ****** As Volunteer Managers, you likely understand the needs of your organization and how involving university students in your organization’s mission could make a positive impact. This semester, I joined the University of [...]

By |March 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Sociology Interns and Internship Best Practices Program Announcement

Press Release: Interfaith Community Services wins top volunteer awards

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Dennes, SAVMATucson@gmail.com  For more information: icstucson.org, savma.org Interfaith Community Services wins top volunteer awards Tucson, Nov. 4— Interfaith Community Services is Southern Arizona’s Nonprofit Volunteer Program of the Year and one of its board members also earned top honors from the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association. ICS — which aims to help people in need achieve stable, healthy and independent lives — and longtime [...]

By |December 10th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Press Release: Interfaith Community Services wins top volunteer awards

Press Release: Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer wins top volunteer awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Dennes, savmatucson@gmail.com  For more information: pimacountycasa.org, savma.org Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer wins top volunteer award Tucson, Oct. 24— Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer, Steve Johnson, is being awarded the Southern Arizona Volunteer of the Year from the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association. Steve Johnson, a CASA Volunteer and Peer Coordinator with the CASA of Pima County Program will be honored Jan. 16, 2020 [...]

By |December 3rd, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Press Release: Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer wins top volunteer awards

Press Release: Southwest Gas wins volunteer award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Dennes, savmatucson@gmail.com  For more information: swgas.com, savma.org Southwest Gas wins volunteer award Tucson, Oct. 21 — Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association awarded Southwest Gas Corporation with its Corporate Volunteerism Award. The company’s community outreach efforts will be honored Jan. 16 at the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association Awards, which recognize all levels of volunteerism including individuals, nonprofits and corporations. “We are so excited to have been nominated [...]

By |November 25th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Press Release: Southwest Gas wins volunteer award

Press Release: Reid Park Zoo’s ‘crew’ wins volunteer honor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Dennes, savmatucson@gmail.com  For more information: reidparkzoo.org, savma.org Reid Park Zoo’s ‘crew’ wins volunteer honor Tucson, Nov. 4 — Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association named Reid Park Zoo’s teen volunteer program its top Youth Volunteer Group of the Year. Known as the Zoo Crew, the teens work on zoo grounds and handle different duties, but their primary purpose is to help guests connect with wildlife and learn about [...]

By |November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Press Release: Reid Park Zoo’s ‘crew’ wins volunteer honor

Press Release: Gina Hansen wins top volunteer administrator award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Dennes,  savmatucson@gmail.com For more information: Habitattucson.org, savma.org Gina Hansen wins top volunteer administrator award Tucson, Nov. 4— Volunteer Resources Manager, Gina Hansen, is being awarded the Volunteer Administrator of the Year award from the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association. Gina Hansen, the Volunteer Resource Manager for Habitat for Humanity Tucson will be honored Jan. 16, 2020 at the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association Awards, which [...]

By |November 19th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Press Release: Gina Hansen wins top volunteer administrator award

Announcing the 2020 SAVMA Awards Winners!

Six Award Winners Who Make a Difference in Southern Arizona! Thousands of volunteers weekly share their skills, time and enthusiasm to hundreds of nonprofits, schools, churches and governments across Southern Arizona. Publicly celebrating them and recognizing the work they do to make our communities happier and healthier is a win-win for all. The Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association, a professional association promoting excellence in the field of volunteer program management, [...]

By |September 20th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Announcing the 2020 SAVMA Awards Winners!

August 16th Deadline Approaches for Nominations

The deadline to submit nominations for SAVMA Awards in August 16th at 5pm. Don't miss the opportunity to honor and celebrate those who make Southern Arizona shine! 2020 SAVMA Awards celebrate the impact and inspiration of volunteerism across Southern Arizona. Honorees will be recognized on January 16, 2020 at a celebration held at the Grand Ballroom of the Tucson Convention Center. Nominations for the 6 award categories are open from [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on August 16th Deadline Approaches for Nominations