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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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Year Title Source Sort descending Author Type File
2000's Supervising the Invisible Volunteer
Steve McCurley Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2000's Volunteers from Hell: Handling Problem Behavior
Steve McCurley Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1982 National Workshop on Voluntarism: Invitation from the White House
Ronald Reagan Download
1988 Building Symbiotic Partnerships Between Corporate and Nonprofit Volunteer Programs
Rinee Snyder, Ronald M. Jimmerson Article Download
1976 Outline of Orientation and Training Program for New Workers in the Big Brother Program
Thomas E. Weber Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1981 Coordinator of Volunteers: Sample Job Description
Sample Download
1988 Security Pacific Designates July 17-23 "Volunteer Appreciation Week" (media release)
Sample Download
2001 Institute for Advanced Studies in Volunteer Management (curriculum handouts)
Susan J. Ellis, Steve McCurley, Rick Lynch, Sue Vineyard Handout / Fact Sheet
1985 First Anniversary of National Volunteer Firefighter's Recognition Day
Sample Download
1977 Professional Development for Volunteer Coordinators in School Volunteer Programs
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1975 Needed: Professional Competence for Volunteer Administration
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1979 Administration of Voluntary Service as Professional Work
Harriet H. Naylor Article Download
1997 AVA Awards 1997
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1984 Performance Based Assessment Program for Certification in Volunteer Administration (description & process packet)
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
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
2001 AVA Awards 2001
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1984 Associations of Volunteer Directors in North America: A DOVIA Directory 1984
Ivan H. Scheier Report / Study Download
2000 AVA Awards 2000
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1984? Join the National DOVIA Network
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1999 AVA Awards 1999
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1998 AVA Awards 1998
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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
Unknown How does volunteering pay off?
Deidre Berzok Article Download
1984 AVA Awards 1984
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1983 AVA Awards 1983
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1998 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1998
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1992 Making It Happen! - Involving Black Volunteers (United Kingdom)
Rodney Hedley, Gerald Rampersad Pamphlet / Booklet
1986 Recruiting Volunteers in Schools: An Inservice Program for School Counselors
Andrew V. Beale Article Download
1975 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1975
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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
Unknown Campaign Job Descriptions and Staffing Tips
Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2003 AVA Awards 2003
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Unknown Careers: Making Life-Work Experience Pay Off
Carol Krucoff Article Download
1982 Ten Challenges for Volunteer Managers in the Army Community
Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1984 AVA Annual Report 1984
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1987 AVA Annual Report 1986-7
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1983 AVA Annual Report 1983
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1982 AVA Annual Report 1982
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1981 AVA Annual Report 1981
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1977 Some of the world's most talented people have never been paid a cent...
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2001 The Art of Community Building in Light of Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone"
Gail Elberg, Janet Phillips Article Download
2001 Agency Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise: A Training Design
Walter G. Green Article Download
2002 AVA Awards 2002
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2005 Resumes and Interviews: Hardly for Volunteers
Nick Levinson Article Download
1998 AVA Virginia Incorporation Application 1998
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2004 Increasing Staff Effectiveness When Working With Teen Volunteers
Shelley Murdock Article Download
1988 Volunteer Center 1998 National Volunteer Week Activities
Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2001 World Events Emphasize Continued Need for Volunteerism, Personal Reflection (Canada)
Paddy Bowen Article Download
1980 AVA Annual Report 1980
Pamphlet / Booklet Download