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Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a fun and safe place for grieving children, is the nation's largest bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Camps are held in Richmond, Virginia, and are open to all grieving children from across the country. In 2001, the organization was awarded the Governor’s Community Service & Volunteerism Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Group. The organization has grown tremendously in just a few short years and received much recognition for their efforts. Learn more about CZC and why Executive Director Lynne Hughes started the camp in the Richmond magazine Style Weekly.- Published on Friday, April 1, 2005
Philanthropy by Design
Philanthropy By Design of Virginia, Inc., (PBD/VA) a Virginia non-profit corporation, is a volunteer organization of construction industry professionals and students which provide labor, materials, and design assistance to accomplish the renovation and construction of non-profit community service facilities. PBD of Virginia began in April of 1991 as a sub-committee of the American Society of Interior Designers and has evolved into an independent service organization. To learn more, contact PBD at (804) 228-7461 or .- Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Annual Crime Prevention Conference
The 27th Annual Statewide Crime Prevention Conference will be held March 20 - 23, 2005 in Fairfax at the Hyatt Fair Lakes Hotel. The conference is sponsored by the Virginia Crime Prevention Association (VCPA). VCPA officers for 2005/2006 will be elected and the VCPA Annual Crime Prevention Awards will be presented at the crime prevention awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 22. The conference fee includes 25 presentations and workshops, two evening receptions, 3 continental breakfasts and the awards luncheon. Learn more- Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
BRAVA Spring Conference
The Blue Ridge Association for Volunteer Administration (BRAVA) and Volunteer Roanoke Valley is presenting their annual spring conference, Volunteer Management: Meeting the Challenges on Wednesday, March 9, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in Roanoke. Six workshops will be offered on topics such as teambuilding and volunteer recruitment. Registration is $15 for members, $20 for non-members and includes lunch. To learn more, download the registration flyer.* Adobe Acrobat Reader required
- Published on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Certification in Volunteer Administration
Are you looking for a way to strengthen your professional credibility? If so, now is the time to begin earning the Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential, sponsored by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). AVA offers this unique performance-based program to recognize practitioners in the field of volunteer resources management who meet specified standards as measured through a testing process and peer review of a written portfolio. The application deadline is March 1, 2005. Review the CVA Fact Sheet to learn details. Candidates registering for this cycle must take the exam in May 2005, and must complete the written portfolio component by December 2005. Download the Candidate Handbook and Registration Form and apply today.- Published on Monday, February 28, 2005
Grantsmanship National Writing Training Program
Baptist General Convention of Virginia (BGCVA) Educational Ministries is hosting a Grantsmanship National Writing Training Program March 14-18, 2005, in Richmond. The Grantsmanship Training Program is conducted by The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI) and covers all aspects of researching grants, writing grant proposals and negotiating with funding sources. For information call TGCI at (800) 421-9512 or BGCVA at (804) 228-2421.- Published on Monday, February 28, 2005
GRAVA Annual Spring Conference
Please join the Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration (GRAVA) on Thursday, March 10, 2005, for their annual Spring Conference. This year's conference entitled "Spring into Action. Cultivating Resources" will be held from 8 am-4:30 pm at the University of Richmond. Join us for a day of networking, skill-building, and resource development. Cost is only $30 for non-members and $25 for members. For more details and to sign up, download the registration form today.- Published on Monday, February 28, 2005
Governor Warner Praises and Encourages Volunteers
In a letter to fellow Virginians, Governor Mark Warner has expressed his appreciation and praise for those who serve as volunteers to "strengthen and improve our communities." The Governor goes on to ask everyone to reach out to persons who may be vulnerable to winter's severe weather and gives examples of current projects and additional ways Virginians can help make communities "safer, more secure, and better prepared for winter." Read more.- Published on Tuesday, February 1, 2005