Welcome to the Southern Nevada Chapter of Directors of Volunteers in Agencies.

DOVIA is a professional, non-profit organization promoting excellence in Volunteer Management through education, training, mentoring and advocacy.

The Purpose of DOVIA:
     ♦ To promote professionalism among Volunteer Managers.
     ♦ To create an awareness of the importance of quality volunteer programs/services community-wide.
     ♦ To provide quality Volunteer Management training to ensure professionalism in the field.
     ♦ To promote sharing of resources to encourage uniformity in Volunteer Management.
     ♦ To create and promote a Standard of Excellence for Volunteer Management.
     ♦ To promote recognition of Volunteer Managers throughout the community.

Membership is open to anyone, salaried or non-salaried, who has administrative responsibilities for the coordination and development of volunteer services.

DOVIA Meetings are held quarterly at United Way of Southern Nevada (8920 S. Arville, Las Vegas, NV 89139).  Meeting times vary, please see details below:

2011 Schedule

Tuesday, February 15th, 8am
Tuesday, April 19th, 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 19th, 8am
Tuesday, October 18th, 3:30pm
 
Please note that meals are not provided.  Please feel free to bring a snack, meal and/or beverage to any or all meetings.

Members benefit from:

• Networking - DOVIA provides a forum for sharing ideas and experience with other professionals in Volunteer Management.
• Training - DOVIA provides training for personal and professional development.
• Programs - DOVIA provides a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of its members.
• Mentoring - DOVIA provides a mentor to any member wishing individual assistance in Volunteer Management.
• Scholarships - DOVIA provides scholarships to qualified members to attend local and national Volunteer Management Conferences.
• Recognition - DOVIA recognizes outstanding Volunteer Managers annually at a community-wide event.

On this site, you will find information about our activities, meeting times, and essential contacts.  Visit us regularly to see what is new at DOVIA Southern Nevada.

We hope to meet you soon!