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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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2001 Thoughts at the Re-Dedication of the Time Capsule: Susan Ellis' Guess at the Future of Volunteerism
Remarks at the rededication of Ivan Scheier's Time Capsule, September 20, 2001 Susan J. Ellis Download
1977 National School Volunteer Program
Speech given in New Orleans, LA April 5, 1977 Harriet H. Naylor Download
1980 Remarks of Senator Dave Durenberger, National Conference on Volunteerism, October 12, 1980
National Conference on Volunteerism, October 1980 Download
2002 Top Trends in Volunteering
Australian Journal On Volunteering, Vol.7, No.2, 2002 Paddy Bowen Download
Volunteer Administration, 1967-1973

The Center for Continuing Education at Northeastern begins publishing Volunteer Administration, a quarterly journal devoted to the promotion of research, theory, and creative programming of volunteer services.   Access all the Volunteer Administration journals.

A Tribute to Harriet Naylor
Association for Volunteer Administration archives 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
2000 Questionnaire: Comparative Study of Volunteers Managers (Administrators) in Scotland and the USA (SCOTLAND)
Scottish Association of Volunteers Managers Download
International Journal of Volunteer Administration (IJOVA)

Since the dissolution of AVA in 2006, this journal has transitioned to a new name, home base, and format.  Now titled the International Journal of Volunteer Administration (The IJOVA), it is a professional peer reviewed publication of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.  Published only in digital formats, IJOVA is offered in recognition of the critical role of professional managers of volunteers in mobilizing human resources to address serious human, community, and social needs through volunteerism.  For more information, visit  https://www.ijova.org/about.php

1998 AVA Virginia Incorporation Application 1998
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1983 Volunteer Mileage Bill: Congresswoman Mikulski Press Release & Legislation
Barbara A. Mikulski Download
2003 AVA Awards 2003
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1979 A Description of the Issues (conference topics)
National Conference on Volunteerism, San Antonio Download
1978 1978 AAVS Plans for Involving Local and State Volunteer Director Associations
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1998 International Year of Volunteers 2001 -- Resolution Adopted by the U.N. General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly Download
1975 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1975
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Seven Tips to Capitalize on Volunteer Resources During Tight Financial Times
Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration Download
1980 The Federal Government and the Future of Volunteering
National Forum on a Commission on Volunteerism: Download
1980 An Act Creating a Legislative Commission on Volunteerism and Citizen Participation (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island General Assembly Download
1981 President's Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives: Key Missions, Members, and Remarks by Chairman
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1998 AVA Articles of Incorporation 1998
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1983 AVA Awards 1983
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1984 AVA Awards 1984
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1997 AVA Awards 1997
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1998 AVA Awards 1998
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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
1999 AVA Awards 1999
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1989 Harriet Naylor Distinguished Member Service Award: Acceptance Speech -- Susan J. Ellis
Association for Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Download
2000 AVA Awards 2000
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1982 National Workshop on Voluntarism: Invitation from the White House
Ronald Reagan Download
1983 National Year of Partnerships in Education 1983-1984 (Presidential Proclamation)
The White House, Office of Private Sector Initiatives, September 1983 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 AVA Awards 2001
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2002 AVA Awards 2002
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1987 "What do you do?" (cartoon)
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1976 Alliance for Volunteerism - 1976 Incorporation Certificate
Association for Volunteer Administration archives Download
1985 The Volunteer Organization Handbook
Center for Volunteer Development Cooperative Extension Marie Arnot, Lee J. Cary, Mary Jean Houde Book 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
1976 Releasing the Potential of the Older Volunteer
Older Volunteer Project, Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, Los Angeles, CA Book Download
1974 Volunteerism: An Emerging Profession
The American Lecture Series in Social and Rehabilitation Psychology, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher John G. Cull, Richard E. Hardy Book Download
1999 Focus on Volunteering Kopykit
Energize Susan J. Ellis Book Download
1970 A Guide to Volunteer Services
Cornerstone Library Anne David Book Download
Managing Volunteer Diversity
Heritage Arts Sue Vineyard, Steve McCurley Book Download
1997 Resource Kit for Managers of Volunteers

The purpose of this Resource Kit was to provide leaders and managers of volunteers with a succinct, practical guide to the fundamentals of developing a volunteer program.  It has lots of sample forms. This guide covers the 3 R's of Volunteer Management: READY?- RECRUIT and RETAIN, and an appendix which includes a section for local resource information on volunteering and an extensive annotated bibliography on books, videos, and publications in the field.

The Volunteerism Project Betty B. Stallings Book Download
1987 Volunteerism in the Arts
The Journal of Arts Management and the Law Book Download
1994 Recruiting: Help and Hope for Finding Volunteers
Standard Publishing Ellen E. Larson Book Download
1981 Survival Skills for Managers
Volunteer Management Associates Marlene Wilson Book Download
1994 How To Find The Ideal Volunteers: Target Your Recruiting

The second booklet in PROVOL's Volunteer Management Made Easy Series, which includes: Research, Recruit, Retain, and Recognize.  This booklet on recruiting advises us to forget outdated perceptions of volunteers and, then, presents a process of recruiting for skills and talents necessary to meet our agencies' needs in a timely and effective manner.

PROVOL, Mesa, AZ Jim Bottorf, Judy Bottorf, Maggie King Book Download
1993 The Power and Potential of Youth in Service to Communities
Minnesota Office of Volunteer Services Book Download
1976 The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs

A landmark book on the application of management principles to administration of volunteer programs.

Volunteer Management Associates Marlene Wilson Book Download