ALIVE (COVAA) is committed to sharing opportunities and resources that will develop leaders in volunteer engagement. Here is one we want to bring to your attention:

2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service

Registration is now open for the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service and the Advanced Institute on Volunteer Management.

The 2008 National Conference takes place June 1-3 in Atlanta, GA. For details on the conference sessions, hotels, registration rates (LOWER this year!), keynote speakers and special events, please visit www.volunteeringandservice.org.

Dont miss this unique professional development opportunity!

The Advanced Institute on Volunteer Management
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get high-level learning from world-class volunteer management experts without having to leave the country. This 3-day intensive institute provides a range of learning formats, including large-group forums, hands-on workshops, and small support circles that provide personalized input into your professional development planning.

Institute topics include:

• Leading and Managing Change
• Building Effective Teams
• Shaping Demographics in Volunteer Programs
• Risk Management
• Advanced Volunteer Retention
• Creating Values for the Volunteer Program
• Monitoring and Evaluating Volunteers
• Developing Your Leadership Style
• Working with Difficult Volunteers
• Ethical Issues
• and many others

May 31 – June 2, 2008
Atlanta, GA
Institute Faculty: Martin J. Cowling, Linda Graff, Steve McCurley and Rick Lynch

For more information on the Advanced Institute, please visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/resources/training/traininginfo.cfm?id=a0B300000019ccCEAQ

Registration is now open! Visit www.volunteeringandservice.org for details and to register.

(This institute is open to experienced volunteer resources managers with at least 3 years of professional experience in volunteer program management and prior professional development coursework in volunteer management.)