Society of Volunteer Administrators


What is SVA?

The Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley is an organization serving the needs of individuals responsible for the administration of volunteer programs.

Who can join SVA?

Membership in SVA is open to anyone in the field of volunteer management, either paid or volunteer. Anyone who works or has worked with any agency, organization or business administering volunteers is welcome to join. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey organizations are represented in SVA membership.

Why Join the Society of volunteer administrators?

The Educational Advantage:

  • Monthly meetings to develop your skills to recruit, train, retain, motivate and recognize volunteers in your program
  • Workshops designed to strengthen personal competency skills
2011 SVA Award winner:

Society of Volunteer Administrators Youth Scholarship, honoring a high school senior who has made a meaningful volunteer contribution.

Presented at the Breakfast for Champions volunteer recognition event hosted by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley on April 6, 2011.

Alexandra Borakove
Moravian Academy

The Professional Advantage:

  • Network and exchange resources with other professional volunteer administrators
  • Cooperative efforts to promote volunteerism
  • Build volunteer/staff partnerships
  • Advocate legislation beneficial to volunteers
  • $20 annual dues includes membership directory, monthly programs and more

Questions?
Contact Liesel Dreisbach, SVA Vice President, sxd23@psu.edu, 610-746-1970

SVA monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the American Red Cross Building*, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Mornings begin with light refreshments at 7:45 a.m., followed by meeting and program at 8:00 a.m.

September 20, 2011
7:45 am - Marketing with Very Little Money - presented by Casey Garrett, Family Answers and freelance writer
October 18, 2011
*9:00 - 11:00am @ Allentown Public Library, 12th and Hamilton Sts. - Searching for a Grant? Using the Foundation Library
November 15, 2011
7:45 am - Budgeting: How Much does it Cost to Manage Volunteers? – presented by Marsha Eichelberger, Sixth Street Shelter
December 2011
NO meeting - Happy Holidays!
January 17, 2012
Using Your Website and the Internet for Volunteer Management – presented by Liesel Dreisbach, Penn State Extension
February 21, 2012
Managing Volunteer Performance – Carol Clymer, Grandview Hospital
March 20, 2012
Social Media: Recruiting, Staying in Touch, Marketing your Agency - presented by Kathryn Armstrong, Lehigh Valley Hospital
April 17, 2012
Writing a Volunteer Task Description - presented by Jane Trotter, Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
May 15, 2012
Annual Meeting, TBA.

Meeting Calendar, click here

For a Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley
Membership Application (PDF 91kb), click here
Society of Volunteer Administrators