In September 2009, the NOVAA Board of Directors voted to provide membership discounts to AmeriCorps members serving in Oregon-based programs for the 2009-2010 year. NOVAA is committed to supporting organizations that host AmeriCorps members, as well as assisting AmeriCorps members to attain their professional development goals; as such, NOVAA membership for AmeriCorps members for the 2009-2010 year is now $20.00 - half the cost of a regular membership!
NOVAA membership benefits include monthly meetings that provide opportunities for training, networking and sharing information with others in the field; reduced cost to the annual NOVAA conference; leadership opportunities to serve on committees and in chair positions; access to a members-only section of the website; access to our outstanding professional library; annual awards recognizing exemplary contributions to NOVAA and the field of volunteer management; assistance in becoming a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA); access to the monthly NOVAA Newsletter and much more!
To apply for an AmeriCorps member discount please contact NOVAA Membership Chair, Signe Bishop. We look forward to receiving more AmeriCorps member applications and supporting members in the great work they do!
WHO SHOULD JOIN NOVAA?
Any individual who enjoys the support of professionals who share a commitment to excellence in volunteer management such as: directors of volunteers, volunteer coordinators, program administrators, board members, community resource managers, volunteer center staff, campus leaders, students, researchers, consultants, trainers, volunteer leaders in religious communities, employee volunteer program managers, and community leaders.
Mail-in Registration Click here to open the PDF New Member Registration form.
Please print it out, and return the completed form with payment to:
NOVAA
P.O. Box 8536
Portland, OR 97207-8536
Questions? Contact Signe Bishop, Director of Membership at membership@novaa.org.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Monthly meetings that provide opportunities for training, networking and sharing information with others in the field
Annual conference led by motivational trainers at a reduced cost
Leadership Opportunities to serve on committees and in chair positions
Access to a members-only section of the website, offering a member directory, message board, job postings, and more!
Advocacy for the volunteer management profession
Access to our outstanding professional library located at the Lake Oswego Public Library
Annual awards recognizing exemplary contributions to NOVAA and the field of volunteer management
Assistance in becoming a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA)
NOVAA Newsletter (12 issues)
MEMBERSHIP FEES & TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Annual NOVAA membership extends from July 1st through June 30th of the following year. Dues will be prorated as follows:
New members who join from January 1st through June 30th will pay initial dues of $20.00
New members who join from July 1st through June 30th will pay initial dues of $40.00
Individual Membership: If an individual pays for the membership, it stays with that individual and cannot be transferred.
Agency Membership: If an agency pays for the membership, it stays with the agency and can be transferred to another person in that agency.
AGENCY DISCOUNTS
Agency with more than two memberships: The first two memberships will be billed at the full cost. All other memberships may be discounted 50%.
Revolving Membership: If an agency has at least 2 regular memberships, they may have a 3rd membership with no name attached to it so various staff or volunteers may attend NOVAA meetings. The first two memberships will be billed at the full cost. All other memberships may be discounted 50%.
VISITORS
We encourage visitors to attend our meetings; however, since we are a membership driven organization, visitors may attend two regular monthly NOVAA meetings before we ask that you register as a NOVAA member.
COMMITTEES
Would you like to be a member of a NOVAA committee? Please contact the appropriate Board Member for your committee(s) of interest. Here are some options:
Conference: Plans and coordinates NOVAA's annual fall conference.
Marketing: Coordinates maintenance of web page and email communications. Coordinates production (writing, editing, printing, and mailing) of monthly newsletter and other marketing materials.
Membership: Recruits, welcomes and orients new members and facilitates retention of members.
Program: Designs, promotes and coordinates interesting educational programs for members and others in the volunteer management profession.
Professional Development: Promotes professional growth of volunteer managers through CVA study groups, awards, scholarships, and training opportunities.
