Durham Region Association of Volunteer Administration

Meeting Location
Whitby Public Library
405 Dundas St., West, Whitby
Mission 
The Durham Region Association for Volunteer Administration (DRAVA) is a professional networking body that supports members, provides education, identifies and responds to current trends in the volunteer administration sector.

Vision
DRAVA strengthens our community with a Vision whereby:
  • All volunteers enjoy a seamless connection to, and a positive experience from, their volunteer activity.
  • The role of the Administrator of Volunteer Resources is valued and supported by their agencies.
  • All Administrators of Volunteer Resources are members of, and actively participate in, DRAVA and PAVR-O
  • All agencies that engage volunteers work in partnership - networking, sharing information, and supporting each other day to day.

Meetings
Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from September until June  at the Whitby Public Library, . (Main Branch, 405 Dundas Street West). Meetings start at 9:15 am with networking taking place from 8:45 - 9:15 am

Benefits of Membership
See our Membership Page for the benefits of joining DRAVA
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News and Events
2017 Pro-rated memberships are available from September-December.

Next Meeting:
September 14 , 2017
Education: The Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders – Ontario (PAVRO) Annual Conference took place in June 2017.  The theme of the conference was Honouring the Past, Anticipating the Future: Celebrating 150 Years of Volunteer Leadership in Canada.   DRAVA Vice-President and Membership Chair Michelle Meyer will provide our members with handouts and hints on the topics presented at the conference ranging from Balancing Life on Your Tippy Toes to Plan to Protect to Apps for Admin.  An overview of seven workshops will be presented.
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October 12, 2017
Oct 12th DRAVA members are invited to participate in a special presentation titled: Volunteerism: Trends and Challenges with Community Agencies throughout Durham Region.  The regular meeting will be cancelled so that members may participate in this interactive roundtable discussion. There is no fee to participate and a continental breakfast will be served.   
Time:  8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location:  Legends Community Centre- 1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa
RSVP required:  Michelle Myers 
mmyers@oshawa.ca
​ by October 5, 2017

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