Peel Volunteer Administrators Network

What is PVAN?

PVAN (Peel Volunteer Administrators’ Network) was formed in 1988 by Volunteer Administrators. We provide professional growth opportunities for Administrators of Volunteers in the Peel Region. PVAN members attend monthly workshops, which focus on a variety of volunteer management issues and provide opportunities to network. PVAN has close links to PAVR-O (Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources - Ontario) and other provincial and local volunteer organizations.

Our Mission
To support and strengthen Volunteer Management in the Region of Peel through the encouragement of best practice by Administrators of volunteers.

Our Vision
That members of the Peel community recognize the vital contributions of volunteers in all aspects of society.

Our Goals

• To provide a forum for individuals and organizations who engage and support volunteers to experience continuous improvement through professional development
• To provide networking opportunities for professionals in the field
• To promote leadership in the field of Volunteer Management
• To advocate for the profession
  

Membership

Membership is open to all persons directly and indirectly involved with volunteers in the Peel Region. The membership year is from September to August. Membership entitles you to:

• Informative monthly workshops designed to enhance and broaden management skills
• Opportunities to network with peers in person and via-email
• Use workshops towards PAVR-O Certification as a Volunteer Resources Management Professional
• Opportunity to apply for a PAVR-O conference bursary
• Opportunity to become involved in other regional events and committees
• Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and opportunities for involvement on the Executive Committee / task groups
  

PVAN’s membership fee is $40.00 for professionals due annually by September 30.
NEW THIS YEAR! Students in volunteer management programs can join PVAN for only $20.00!
Memberships are accepted after this date; however, your ability to access all the benefits of membership may be delayed. Individual or agency memberships are available. Member agencies can have one representative per membership (the membership is transferable for agencies).

Workshops

There are a total of eight workshops each year, featuring a variety of professional speakers. At each workshop, members and guests have the opportunity to share information and access resources. Please join us for 2010-2011!
Guests are welcome but will be charged a guest fee of $10.

Some Quotations About Volunteers

Vounteers are not paid-- not because they are worthless,
but because they are priceless.
Author unknown

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time;
they just have the heart.
Elizabeth Andrew

The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size,
but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference
in the lives of others.
DeAnn Hollis

RESOURSES

MEMBER AGENCIES AND LINKS