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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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1992 VOLUNTEUROPE First European Workshop on Volunteer Action (opening speech)
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Download
1985 Youth Views on Volunteering and Service Learning from the Chicago Area Youth Poll
Journal of Volunteer Administration Karen J. Popowski Download
1982 Volunteering in Government Act of 1982
U.S. Senate, Congressional Record, March 11, 1982 Download
1977 National School Volunteer Program
Speech given in New Orleans, LA April 5, 1977 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1985 Citizenship and Community Service: Are They A Concern and Responsibility of Higher Education?
Keynote address at the 1985 National Conference on Higher Education, March 17, 1985 Brian O'Connell Download
1998 International Year of Volunteers 2001 -- Resolution Adopted by the U.N. General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly Download
1983 Voluntarism Commemorative Stamp
U.S. Postal Service Download
1984 Tournament of Roses Parade: A Salute to the Volunteer Has Local Impact (media advisory)
Mayor's Voluntary Action Center, Office of the Mayor, New York, NY Download
1977 Dynamics of Volunteerism in Human Service Organizations
ASPA Annual Meeting, Atlanta, April 1977 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1975 Strengthening Voluntarism from the Public Sector
Speech at a National council on Philanthropy Conference, December 1975 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1986 Community Service is Essential to Your Constitution
Commencement Address, Bradford College, May 1986 Brian O'Connell Download
1980 The Federal Government and the Future of Volunteering
National Forum on a Commission on Volunteerism: Download
1989 State Leaders Are Wary of Federal Efforts to Link Student Aid to Volunteer Service
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Volume XXXV, Number 28, March 22, 1989 Goldie Blumenstyr Download
2002 Volunteering By People with Disabilities
The National Centre for Volunteering Filiz Niyazi Download
1999 Voluntary Action - One Size Does Not Fit All: Four Models of Volunteer Management
The Journal of the Institute for Volunteering Research Download
2000 The Kobe Earthquake and the Renaissance of Volunteerism in Japan (Japan)
Presentation at the International Association of Volunteer Efforts World Conference, Edmonton, Canada, August 1998 Shigeo Tatsuki Download
1980 Community Relations & Volunteerism
Human Resources Network, Philadelphia, PA Download
1983 National Year of Partnerships in Education 1983-1984 (Presidential Proclamation)
The White House, Office of Private Sector Initiatives, September 1983 Download
1989 AVA Employer Recognition Survey (communication to CVAs & Members)
Association for Volunteer Administration, Boulder, CO Download
1988 Corporate Philanthropy -- View from the Executive Floor (speech)
Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Independent Sector, Houston, TX, October 24, 1988 Robert V. Van Fossan Download
1998 The Presidents' Summit One Year Later
ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Download
1986 "With that last suggestion alone, you just earned your pay!" -- A Volunteer Consultant's Story
Personal writing. Ivan H. Scheier Download
1991 Declaration of Commitment to Community Service (and invitation to endorse)
Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC Download
1980's? Voluntarism in a World Turned Upside Down
Unknown Eva Schindler-Rainman Download
1992 1992 Keynote, NY Conference of Volunteer Leaders [Video]

In this 27 minute speech Ellis clearly describes how the image and vocabulary related to volunteering has changed historically -- and is still changing in the 1990's. Sprinkled with bits of humor and her signature provocative style, the overarching points articulated by Ellis are still relevant to our field in the 21st century.
 

NY Conference Susan J. Ellis
AVA Academy
Association for Volunteer Administration
1970? Volunteer Administration as Professional Work
Personal white paper Harriet H. Naylor Download
2002 Top Trends in Volunteering
Australian Journal On Volunteering, Vol.7, No.2, 2002 Paddy Bowen Download
1981 The Changing Role of Women in Volunteerism
Speech delivered to the Y.W.C.A, Seattle, WA, February 27, 198, as reprinted in VITAL SPEECHES OF THE DAY by Alton S. Cartwright Mary M. Gates Download
2001 Virtual Volunteering Project Archive: activity ideas for online mentors
Jayne Cravens Download
2001 Universal Declaration on the Profession of Leading and Managing Volunteers
International Working Group on the Profession, convened by the Association for Volunteer Administration, Richmond, VA Download
1997 AVA Awards 1997
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1976? Comments from participants in meetings of New York City municipal workers union, city personnel, & key voluntary agencies after 1975 NYC fiscal crisis.
Mayor's Voluntary Action Center, New York City, NY Download
2003 Volunteering, Reaching Out for Reconciliation and Peace (Global)
Journal of Volunteer Administration Xanana Gusmao Download
2010 How to Initiate a Project by Self-Directed Volunteers
Blog, July 6, 2010 https://compassiontakesaction.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/how-to-initiate-a-project-by-self-directed-volunteers/ Olesyas Download
2011 Microvolunteering is virtual volunteering
Blog: coyotecommunications.com/coyoteblog/2011/02/microvolunteering-is-virtual-volunteering/ Jayne Cravens Download
1978 Wasted Resources: Handicapped, Youth, Aged and Retiring
Volunteerism Consortium, University of California at Davis, February 26, 1978 (speech) Harriet H. Naylor Download
1979? Volunteers -- An Endangered Species or New Breed
National 4-H Conference (speech) Harriet H. Naylor Download
1978 Where Are We Now?
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Volunteer Development, May 1978 Harriet H. Naylor 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.

1998 AVA Virginia Incorporation Application 1998
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2003 AVA Awards 2003
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2000 AVA Awards 2000
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1999 AVA Awards 1999
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1998 AVA Awards 1998
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1981 The Volunteers Skillsbank

A handbook with innovative way to connect individual talents to community needs

VOLUNTEER: The National Center for Citizen Involvement Pat Saccomandi Download
Seven Tips to Capitalize on Volunteer Resources During Tight Financial Times
Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration Download
2006 Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) - Articles of Incorporation
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (2006), Richmond, VA Download