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This is the master database of all items in the Archive, including the books, journal articles and Timeline items referenced elsewhere on this website. This database is searchable by title, author, type, and topic. Special tags also exist for Research, Non-US/International items, and documents specifically related to the history of the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). All PDF documents may be downloaded for free. If you identify errors, please contact us immediately so we can make the necessary corrections.

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1977 Some of the world's most talented people have never been paid a cent...
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1980 AVA Annual Report 1980
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1981 AVA Annual Report 1981
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1982 AVA Annual Report 1982
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1983 AVA Annual Report 1983
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1987 AVA Annual Report 1986-7
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1989 Designing Programs for the Volunteer Sector

This short booklet outlines a five-step process to design volunteer engagement programs to be more attractive to volunteers. Author Nancy McDuff presents the methods for conducting a needs assessment, setting objectives, arranging and planning activities, developing an administrative plan to support new volunteer involvement, and evaluating the overall program. 

Nancy Macduff Book Download
1971 Virtual Volunteering: Key Dates in its Evolution
Jayne Cravens Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2001 Institute for Advanced Studies in Volunteer Management (curriculum handouts)
Susan J. Ellis, Stephen H. McCurley, Rick Lynch, Sue Vineyard Handout / Fact Sheet
1983 Volunteer Mileage Bill: Congresswoman Mikulski Press Release & Legislation
Barbara A. Mikulski Download
1980's Bridging the Gap: Teaching Staff to Work with Volunteers
Stephen H. McCurley, Kathleen Brown (Fletcher) Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1995 Changing the Paradigm: Self-Assessment Kit

This Self-Assessment Process is an organizational change management tool for guiding staff, leadership, board, and other volunteers to examine the effectiveness of volunteer engagement. The Kit contains a Team Leader's Resource Book, a Team Member Book, and a survey.

Kenn Allen Book Download
1986 Recruiting Volunteers in Schools: An Inservice Program for School Counselors
Andrew V. Beale Article Download
Journal of Volunteer Administration, 1982-2005

The Journal of Volunteer Administration was published by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) between 1982-2005 as the primary source of applied research relevant to volunteer management.   All of the issues are archived on our website.  You can access the full list of issues here. Many articles are also extracted and cross-referenced by topic in the main Database.

198? Taiwan Care Center (Taiwan)
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1980 The Task Enrichment Checklist
Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1985 First Anniversary of National Volunteer Firefighter's Recognition Day
Sample Download
1988 Building Symbiotic Partnerships Between Corporate and Nonprofit Volunteer Programs
Rinee Snyder, Ronald M. Jimmerson Article Download
1980's? Glossary of Volunteering Terms
Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2000 Creating High Impact Jobs for Volunteers
Stephen H. McCurley Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1992 Making It Happen! - Involving Black Volunteers (United Kingdom)
Rodney Hedley, Gerald Rampersad Pamphlet / Booklet
1991 Multicultural Perspectives: History of Volunteerism in America
Judy Rauner Report / Study Download
1975 Sample Recordkeeping Forms
Sample Download
1999 Beyond Police Checks: The Definitive Volunteer & Employee Screening Guidebook

This book was removed from the archive since it is still available for sale.   You can purchase at:  http://lindagraff.ca/books.html#BeyondPolice

Linda L. Graff Book
1984? Join the National DOVIA Network
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1987 Campus Compact (fact sheet & articles)
Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1984 Performance Based Assessment Program for Certification in Volunteer Administration (description & process packet)
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2000 Sharing the Burden -- A Need for Developing Voluntary Sector in China (CHINA)
Yaping Li Article Download
2001 World Events Emphasize Continued Need for Volunteerism, Personal Reflection (Canada)
Paddy Bowen Article Download
1979 Administration of Voluntary Service as Professional Work
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1975 Needed: Professional Competence for Volunteer Administration
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1977 Professional Development for Volunteer Coordinators in School Volunteer Programs
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1988 Volunteer Center 1998 National Volunteer Week Activities
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1998 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1998
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1974 Profile of Volunteer-Staff Characteristics
Marlene Wilson Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1981 Coordinator of Volunteers: Sample Job Description
Sample Download
1975 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1975
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1981 President's Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives: Key Missions, Members, and Remarks by Chairman
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1982 National Workshop on Voluntarism: Invitation from the White House
Ronald Reagan Download
2001 Agency Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise: A Training Design
Walter G. Green Article Download
2001 The Art of Community Building in Light of Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone"
Gail Elberg, Janet Phillips Article Download
1996 Defining the Elements of a Successful Volunteer Program in the Provision of AIDS Services
Michael T. Wright Article
1996 Volunteerism-Specific Values: A Proposal for Discussion
Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2004 Increasing Staff Effectiveness When Working With Teen Volunteers
Shelley Murdock Article Download
1998 Handling Problem Volunteers

Steve McCurley and Sue Vineyard take a lighthearted look at some of the most common volunteer performance problems and deliver some serious solutions. The book assess es the extent and root causes of problems. Examples range from the "Somewhat Annoying Volunteer" with poor interpersonal skills to the "Dangerously Dysfunctional Volunteer," posing risk concerns. Sample volunteer policies directly related to handling problematic volunteer situations are include

Heritage Arts Publishing/VMSystems Sue Vineyard, Steve McCurley Book Download
Volunteering Is Inherently Risky
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Advisory Volunteers
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Barriers to Volunteering: Hidden Messages in Your Recruitment
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Creative Volunteer Roles
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Tapping the Small Business Community for Volunteers
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download