Our Members & Testimonials
What members are saying…
“I have been an NCADVS member for 13 years and feel my association with this organization was one of the best things I have done for my professional development. It has provided me with practical information regarding the administration of volunteer services in a changing healthcare environment, as well as support and guidance from my peers.”
-Carole Burns, Volunteer Director
“I am able to interact with many experienced and knowledgeable professionals who help ensure my volunteer program will shine. Thanks NCADVS!
-Eva Ponce de Shaw, Director Of Volunteer Services and Foundation Executive Director
“I enjoy being a member of NCADVS and serving as the Membership Chair for this term. We are a unique group of professionals and I find the benefits to be numerous. I feel challenged by our monthly board meetings with the talented and diverse group of leaders. I feel informed and supported by sharing case studies at our quarterly membership meetings. I feel enlightened by the terrific educational programs sponsored by both our regional and State level programs and annual (CAHHS) conference. In addition to all of the above, this is a very fun group with which to hang...”
-Kate McNally, Volunteer Coordinator
“From my very first experience with NCADVS in 1994, I was impressed with the group's collective generosity, enthusiasm, experience and wisdom. There's a "we're in this together, so let's share for the common good" mentality that is so enriching, and that fosters a professional model of which we can all be proud!”
-Denise Fritsch, Director, Food and Nutrition Services and Volunteer Services
“Membership with NCADVS provides me with numerous benefits: great camaraderie with others in my field; colleagues with years of experience, insight into the latest in volunteer trends, a broad view of the world of volunteer management, and career enhancement.”
-Kathleen Dolci, MA, Manager of Volunteer Services
Membership profile
Our membership is composed of individuals from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and blood banks. There are three categories of membership:
Active: Individuals who are full or part-time salaried with major and continuing responsibility for volunteer service programs within their hospital or health care organization, or individuals with substantial responsibility for overseeing volunteers and who are directly accountable to the person responsible for the management of volunteer services.
Sustaining: Retired and former NCADVS and ASDVS affiliated group members.
Honorary: Those individuals who have met the criteria for outstanding service as established in the standing rules.
Click here for a Membership Application.
