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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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1984 The Volunteer Administrator (early database system)
Micromasters, Asheville, NC Download
2003 Volunteering, Reaching Out for Reconciliation and Peace (Global)
Journal of Volunteer Administration Xanana Gusmao Download
1979? Volunteers -- An Endangered Species or New Breed
National 4-H Conference (speech) Harriet H. Naylor Download
1991 AVA History (1940-1991)
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1979 AVA History (1979)
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1986 "With that last suggestion alone, you just earned your pay!" -- A Volunteer Consultant's Story
Personal writing. Ivan H. Scheier 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
1978 Where Are We Now?
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Volunteer Development, May 1978 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1985 Youth Views on Volunteering and Service Learning from the Chicago Area Youth Poll
Journal of Volunteer Administration Karen J. Popowski 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.

1991 Declaration of Commitment to Community Service (and invitation to endorse)
Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC 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
1978 Wasted Resources: Handicapped, Youth, Aged and Retiring
Volunteerism Consortium, University of California at Davis, February 26, 1978 (speech) Harriet H. Naylor Download
1986 Community Service is Essential to Your Constitution
Commencement Address, Bradford College, May 1986 Brian O'Connell Download
1982 Volunteering in Government Act of 1982
U.S. Senate, Congressional Record, March 11, 1982 Download
2002 AVA Home Page - 2002
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1981 Needed: A "We Decade"
Speech at the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition of the Darien Community Council, Darien, CT Vin Hoey Download
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
1975 Strengthening Voluntarism from the Public Sector
Speech at a National council on Philanthropy Conference, December 1975 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1978 1978 Alliance for Volunteerism funding for AAVS
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1977 Dynamics of Volunteerism in Human Service Organizations
ASPA Annual Meeting, Atlanta, April 1977 Harriet H. Naylor Download
2011 Microvolunteering is virtual volunteering
Blog: coyotecommunications.com/coyoteblog/2011/02/microvolunteering-is-virtual-volunteering/ Jayne Cravens 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
1977 Alliance for Volunteerism - 1976-7 report on activity and members
Association for Volunteer Administration archives
1970? Volunteer Administration as Professional Work
Personal white paper Harriet H. Naylor Download
1980's? Voluntarism in a World Turned Upside Down
Unknown Eva Schindler-Rainman Download
1976 1976 Summary of AAVS legal process and related documents
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1980 Community Relations & Volunteerism
Human Resources Network, Philadelphia, PA Download
1983 AVA Task Force on Affiliation - 1983 Report
Association for Volunteer Administration archives
1988 Volunteering Is Good for Your Health (TODAY Show interview)
TODAY Show, Interview with Allan Luks, Institute for the Advancement of Health, March 1, 1988 Download
1999 Voluntary Action - One Size Does Not Fit All: Four Models of Volunteer Management
The Journal of the Institute for Volunteering Research Download
1980 In Honor of Past Presidents of AVA (1980 speech)
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Sarah Jane Rehnborg Download
1975 Alliance for Volunteerism - 1975 Application for 501-c-3 status
Association for Volunteer Administration archives 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
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
1990 List of AVA Presidents 1961-1990
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
2006 Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) - Articles of Incorporation
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (2006), Richmond, VA Download
1968 Silver Reflections - 1968 speech by Miriam Karlins
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Miriam Karlins Download
1980 VOLUNTEER - 1979 Program Summary (after NCVA & NICOV merger)
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1988 Tales of a Bleeding Heart: How much change will my money buy?
MS Magazine, March 1988 Mary Kay Blakely Download
1989 AVA Employer Recognition Survey (communication to CVAs & Members)
Association for Volunteer Administration, Boulder, CO Download
2001 Virtual Volunteering Project Archive: activity ideas for online mentors
Jayne Cravens Download
1965 A Typical Director of Voluntary Services (2 cartoon illustrations)
Unknown Download
1980 1980 AVA - AVAS - AVB Joint Conference Program
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1992 VOLUNTEUROPE First European Workshop on Volunteer Action (opening speech)
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Download
1983 Voluntarism Commemorative Stamp
U.S. Postal Service Download
1983 Volunteer Mileage Bill: Congresswoman Mikulski Press Release & Legislation
Barbara A. Mikulski Download
1979 A Description of the Issues (conference topics)
National Conference on Volunteerism, San Antonio Download
2003 AVA Awards 2003
Download
1978 1978 AAVS Plans for Involving Local and State Volunteer Director Associations
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download