Role of DOVIA Greater Akron

Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Greater Akron is an excellent resource and professional association for volunteer administrators in Summit and surrounding counties.

Our mission is to:

  • Advance the profession of volunteer administration
  • Encourage education and training in the professional field
  • Identify and disseminate information on certification in volunteer administration
  • Act as advocates for volunteers and volunteerism on a local, state, and national legislative level
  • Explore ideas and solutions for common concerns, and
  • Promote public recognition of volunteers and volunteerism

Full Member Benefits$50

We encourage membership of any person who directs, manages, coordinates, and/or interacts with volunteers through his or her employment role,to join DOVIA Greater Akron. Benefits include:

  • Regular Meetings (educational & formal networking, BYOL…bring your own lunch)
  • Discounted Rates for Intensive, Educational Workshops
  • Annual Meeting (lunch is provided)
  • Access to DOVIA Greater Akron Member Directory
  • Scholarship Opportunities for Professional Development
  • Volunteer Program and Professional Recognition Opportunities

Associate Member Benefits$20

An associate membership is available to any person who is currently enrolled in a college level program related to volunteer management or is a retired volunteer professional. Benefits include:

  • Access to DOVIA Greater Akron Member Directory
  • DOVIA email notifications

How to Join DOVIA Greater Akron

We rely on the support and participation of volunteer administration professionals from the greater Akron area to join, become involved, grow professionally, support our volunteers and volunteerism, and engage our community.

We look forward to having you join us! Please complete the membership applicationand if you have questions about membership, please contact:

Ashley Green, Volunteer Manager

Crossroads Hospice

3743 Boettler Oaks Drive

Green, OH 44685

Phone: 330.776.3253

Fax: 330.899.2691

2015-2016 DOVIA Membership Application

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To assist DOVIA Greater Akron in expediting the creation of a Member Directory, please complete the following waiver and return with your application/dues. Thank you!

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