Why Join NCADVS?
We invite you to become a member of the Northern California Association of Directors of Volunteer Services. Become a part of an engaging community of professionals responsible for the administration of volunteer programs within healthcare facilities in Northern California.
With decreasing hospital budgets and increasing delivery costs, volunteers play a crucial role in the delivery of healthcare services today. Administering an effective volunteer program takes experience, knowledge of current trends in volunteerism, an understanding of best practices in the field, information about current state and federal laws pertaining to volunteers, and leadership skills.
NCADVS offers a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and provides a medium for the development of professional skills through educational meetings, conferences and workshops.
Click here for a Membership Application (PDF 96KB).
Membership Benefits:
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Access to quarterly educational programs and bi-annual retreats. Programs are timely and address current issues in volunteer management
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Learn best practices and share ideas with colleagues
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Increase your professional development and leadership role within your healthcare facility
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Receive a free subscription to our quarterly newsletter with important and timely information
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Network with colleagues who understand the issues you face
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Keep current on JCAHO standards
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Stay informed about proposed and pending legislative initiatives
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Participate in planning future programs with NCADVS
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Access to job openings in volunteer management
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Continue your education in an economical way. Educational programs, including lunch, are $25 per person
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Participate in our exciting mentor program for new members or for any member who might need guidance and support
About the Mentor Program:
- Are you new to the diverse field of volunteer management?
- Are you struggling with getting hospital staff to utilize volunteer services effectively?
- Do you want to learn more about state and federal legislation that effects volunteer administration?
- Do you wonder how some of your colleagues tap into the talent of high school programs to keep teens motivated?
You can gain the answer to these and other questions through participating in our mentor program. The mentor program aligns individuals with a Volunteer Director with various levels of professional expertise. Kathleen Dolci at (408)885-2581 or email Kathleen.Dolci@hhs.co.santa-clara.ca.us to learn more about this exciting partnership. Kathleen is the Volunteer Manager at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
These are just some of the reasons we are excited about NCADVS and invite you to join. Another compelling reason is to meet others who share your passion about volunteerism!
If you would like to become a member, please complete the form below and return it with a $50 check made payable to “NCADVS”. Checks should be sent to:
Carol Costere, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Attn: NCADVS Treasurer
Dominican Hospital
Volunteer Services
1555 Soquel Drive,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Membership dues are payable by January 1 of each year. If you have any questions, please email Cynthia Hrepich at cynthia.hrepich@chw.edu
