A successful event can mean an ongoing relationship A successful corporate volunteer event can mean ongoing volunteer and financial support. Creating that ongoing relationship begins with understanding the corporate viewpoint and engaging in a collaborative planning process. The reverse is also true; having a poorly planned event can turn off employees and pretty much guarantee [...]

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Join us on May 15 at the Girl Scouts for networking and a presentation by Mary Garcia of Casa de los Ninos. Mary will share her experiences working with volunteers who present special challenges to an organization seeking inclusion and diversity. We will also be saying goodbye to Mary, a long time SAVMA member and [...]

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Volunteer Center Update

by Ken Charvoz on April 17, 2013

There has been a big change at the United Way’s Volunteer Center. Sadly, Cissy Hansen has stepped down due to serious family medical issue. We wish her only the best. Bennett Burke has officially accepted the position of Director. The Volunteer Center is scheduled to present at our June meeting. Plan to attend, it’ll be [...]

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Countdown to Our Volunteer Appreciation Event

by Ken Charvoz on April 9, 2013

A special shout-out to our supporting partners: Tohono Chul, Bookman’s, Primavera, Southern Arizona Nonprofits, and TEP April 21 participating SAVMA members will be gathering at Tohono Chul Park for an afternoon dedicated to saying “Thanks” to our volunteers. We’ll have a short program to honor 2 members who have been longstanding supporters in the volunteer [...]

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Desert Museum Looking for New Volunteer Coordinator

March 30, 2013

Our friend and charter SAVMA member Caroline Wilson is retiring. We’ll miss her! It does leave her Volunteer Programs Coordinator position with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, one of our great local treasures, open. Here is the job posting. Position: VOLUNTEER/ INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Summary: Supervises ASDM’s volunteer and internship programs and provides direction, coordination, and [...]

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House Bill Would Improve Tax Benefit for Volunteers’ Mileage – Tax Watch – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

March 28, 2013

March 18, 2013 House Bill Would Improve Tax Benefit for Volunteers’ Mileage By Doug Donovan Volunteers who drive their own cars to perform charity work would get the same tax benefits for mileage reimbursements as people who drive as part of their paid jobs at a business, under a new bill introduced in Congress on [...]

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Thanks!

March 27, 2013

Thank you for your support of SAVMA and volunteerism in our community!

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New Location for Networking Event Thursday

March 26, 2013

Wouldn’t you know it, as soon as the last newsletter went out the door the restaurant we listed went out of business. Please meet us for some networking and relaxing fun at Old Pueblo Grill Thursday, 5pm. We had a good group last month, let’s keep the practice growing!

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Tell Your Volunteers They’re Loved and Kick-Off a Great Volunteer Appreciation Week

March 19, 2013
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We’re spending an afternoon at Tohono Chul Park Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event is shaping up and SAVMA member tickets are online now. Tickets are LIMITED, so get yours early! Tickets are $10 for a pack of 10 individual entry passes. The first go-round tickets are limited to 3 packs (30 tickets total) per agency. [...]

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Job Postings

March 8, 2013

Current job openings for Volunteer Program managers/coordinators: Casa de los Ninos is looking for a Volunteer Resources Manager. Downloads: Job Announcement & Job Description. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: Dan Gregory Community Relations Coordinator 1101 N 4th Ave. Tucson, AZ  85705 Soulistice Hospice is seeking a Manager of Volunteer Services. Note that [...]

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