Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers

Hey DADV Members! Check out this amazing opportunity: You are invited to an upcoming volunteer fair hosted by the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library on Saturday, April 19 from 12-2pm. This fair is free to the public, and free for non-profit partners to attend. To sign up, please register through our Microsoft Form here (https://lnkd.in/g_sh9ujH) by March 28, 2025, if possible. Please complete registration for agency representative separately, ensuring we can communicate with all attendees in the lead up to the event. Set-up: Non-profit attendees set up is from 10:30-11:30 am. Event Duration: 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Check-in/Parking: Free onsite parking is available in the underground garage located at 1541 Wood Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Once inside, take the elevator to the 6th floor, where the event will be held. Tables: Attendees will be provided one (1), 6-foot table and two(s) chairs. Bring your freestanding signage, or tabletop signage, as we will not have wall space behind your table for signs. Registered non-profit attendees will receive a flyer and graphic to use on your own websites, and social media outlets. We would appreciate your help to draw potential volunteers to this event! Please click here (https://buff.ly/dMdvd7l) to view the event listing on the Dallas Public Library calendar. Please reach out to Brittni ([email protected]) or Kimberlee Cantrell ([email protected]) if you have questions concerning the event.

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Ever had a volunteer engagement tip or trick you couldn’t wait to share? Here’s your mic! Step into the spotlight for a quick, fun, and impactful 2-3 minute share that could inspire your peers. We are powering our 2025 Professional Development Workshop with our members. This is your chance to build your confidence, create a compelling presentation, and hone those presenting skills amongst your peers. Register today and be on the lookout for more details ?? https://buff.ly/40rZnEN

Thank you to our members who attended 1st Round on us, coffee date with DADV! It's always a great time when we come together to catch up and connect. We are looking forward to spending even more time together with each other in 2025. Next up, is our 2025 DADV Professional Development Workshop! Stay tuned for an announcement next week with more details...

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?? Pro Tip: If you visit the DADV website, you can RSVP for our next meeting NOW! ?? You read that right - visit our website ?? https://dadvdallas.org/ ?? click on Events ?? scroll down to view our ?? calendar ?? go to January 8th and click the link to RSVP! Bonus - you can add it to your calendar ??

?? Pro Tip: If you visit the DADV website, you can RSVP for our next meeting NOW! ?? You read that right - visit our website ?? https://dadvdallas.org/ ?? click on Events ?? scroll down to view our ?? calendar ?? go to January 8th and click the link to RSVP! Bonus - you can add it to your calendar ??

Thank you to our members who attended our Member Networking & Service Project with the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas. We are so lucky for this amazing organization opening its doors and allowing us to come in to support their mission. There was laughter, service, and a renewed purpose as we move into the holiday season! Congratulations to our two lucky winners of $10 Starbucks Giftcards Rivae Campo, CVA and Yakia McKinnie, MPH, CHES?! Save the date and be on the lookout for details on our upcoming First Round is on Us Coffee Date on Wednesday, January 8, 2025! Agencies Represented: City of Plano / OneStar || National Breast Cancer Foundation || Equest || VolunteerNow || Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum || The Legacy Senior Communities || Trusted World || CAC for Rockwall County || VNA Meals on Wheels || The Senior Source

?? Happy International Volunteer Managers Day! ?? As we celebrate 25 years of recognizing the essential work of volunteer managers, we also look forward to a “future normal” that is evolving quickly. This year’s theme prompts us to reflect on how we adapt and lead in new directions such as: ?? Shaping National Volunteering Strategies to elevate the role of Volunteer Leaders ??Anticipating shifts in workforce expectations and supporting diverse volunteer and leadership needs ?? Prioritizing the secure handling of personal volunteer data as trust becomes ever more critical ?? Leveraging AI in Volunteer Management to enhance our impact and efficiency Together, let’s embrace these changes and build a future where volunteer managers drive community impact in powerful ways. Learn more about #IVMDay here ?? https://lnkd.in/g7NWmvx #IVMDay24 #VolunteerManagement #FutureOfVolunteering

Hey, DFW Volunteer Engagement Professionals, join us for a morning of service alongside your peers to benefit VNA Texas during the holiday season. ?? VNA Texas Meals On Wheels, 1440 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247 ??? Wednesday, November 13th 9:30 - 11:00AM ?? Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gZSPrj3d Free to 2024-2025 DADV Members, $10 for guests!