Announcing! COVAA is now "ALIVE".

NEWS: ALIVE is fully incorporated! Read our July 2008 update.


Stay on the look out for information about the nomination and election process for the founding board as well as the official launch of ALIVE.

AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) serves to enhance and sustain the spirit of volunteerism in America by fostering collaboration and networking, promoting professional development, and providing advocacy for leaders in community engagement.

We are...

  • the professionals in volunteer management and engagement
  • the advocates for recognition and appreciation of volunteer management
  • the creative practitioners of under-funded programs in the world of doing
    good
  • the resource for and the link to tools, research, and best practices
  • the educators of decision makers in all volunteer management arenas
  • the influencers for job descriptions, compensation, and the position of volunteer manager in our organizations
  • diverse, inclusive and member driven.
  • AL!VE