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AHVRP Highlights
2009 AHVRP Annual Conference
Distinguishing Our Profession, Discovering Our Spirit
Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
Phoenix, AZ
August 27-30, 2009
Pre registeration Now Available!
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AHA Data For more information visit: www.ahadata.com |
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| AHA Management Advisories on Volunteers This publication includes eight management advisories for the volunteer departments and hospital auxiliaries. To order call (800)242.2626. |
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| AHA News Now Located at www.ahanews.com, this email service is designed to deliver news that keeps you informed and successful. To start your subscription to AHA News Now, send a message from your subscribing email address to listserv@ahals.aha.org and type in the message area: subscribe ahanewsnow. For more information visit: www.ahanews.com |
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| AHA On-Line Store Located at www.ahaonlinestore.com this venue provides a wide variety of items for AHVRP members and other healthcare professionals interested in hospitals and healthcare systems. See new products, test online demos and subscribe to thought-provoking magazines, all in one convenient location. For more information visit: www.ahaonlinestore.com |
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| AHA New Portal AHA's new web portal connects almost 40 web sites including aha.org, healthforum.com, ahanews.com, and AHVRP online, as well as all other AHA Professional Membership Group webpages. Each site exists independently, but information is shared between all sites within the portal. In one search, you will be able to find the latest advocacy issues, news articles, and regulatory information. For more information visit: www.hospitalconnect.com.
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| AHA Recruitment & Retention Guide for Volunteers Recruitment and retention issues directly affect the success of volunteer organizations. This AHA benefit assists volunteer leaders and provides successful tools for recruitment and retention of volunteers. The Resource Guide contains strategies; recruitment; training; retention; recognition; recruitment & retention best practices; resources; volunteer websites and more. AHA Recruitment & Retention |
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| AHA Resources Center Provides a source of information on a broad spectrum of healthcare issues using a staff of informed specialists, a network of information sources and customized information delivery services. For more information visit: http://www.aha/resource_center/index.html |
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| AHVRP - News You Can Use Exclusive Member Benefit – an enlightening bi-weekly news service especially prepared for AHVRP members. This exceptional member benefit features commentaries on current issues related to volunteer administration, a calendar of upcoming events, weekly quotes, helpful hints and links to other informative sites including the AHA Online Catalog. For more information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or send an email to: dhammer@aha.org |
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| Annual Leadership Training Conference Healthcare volunteer administrators assemble to attend a diverse selection of workshops led by national and world known experts in healthcare volunteer administration. This conference includes a trade show exhibition, exciting networking opportunities and social events. For more information contact the Conference Planning Committee Chair or visit www.todaysvolunter.org |
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| Affiliated Group Development Assistance Written guidelines, forms, and informal consultations on procedures are provided to those organizing a state or local Director of Volunteer Services Affiliated Group. For more information contact Kiwani Cooper at  |
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| Award for Excellence (Exclusive Member Benefit) Gain recognition for your exemplary service and contribution to the Society and to the profession of healthcare volunteer management. Individuals with a minimum of five years membership in AHVRP are eligible to receive this great honor. For more information visit: www.todaysvolunteer.org |
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| Career Center The Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals brings you the best in online recruiting through the one site that gives you the tools to take charge of your recruitment strategy. Finding new employees has never been easier! You can better target your postings, build your recruitment brand and even beat the competition by making sure job seekers view your jobs first — in other words, at the one-stop shop for marketing your jobs online. Your listing will be available at www.todaysvolutneer.org, under Programs & Resources and then click Career Center. For more information contact Noemi Escutia at (312) 422-3936 or send an email to: nescutia@aha.org. |
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| Certificate Program Available on the state level and annually at the AHVRP Conference, it increases your recognition and enhance your credibility as a Healthcare Volunteer Services Administrator. Qualified volunteer administrators who meet the eligibility requirements and pass the examination are designated as Certified Administrators of Volunteer Services in Healthcare Management (CAVS). For more information contact the visit: http://www.aha.org/aha/Certification-Center/index.html |
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| Data on Volunteerism Link to Giving and Volunteering information on the Independent Sector website For more information visit: www.independentsector.org |
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| Disaster Preparedness Guidelines Learn from the experience of September 11th, other natural disasters and emergencies. Be prepared for unexpected challenges that may arise in your facility. FREE - Click here to download a copy.
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| Extended Benefit Members may tap into selective services of other Professional Membership Groups through a simple upgrade of their existing society membership. Interested in additional memberships? For more information contact the Member Services Department at (312) 422-2765 or (800) PMG.FAX4 (800 764-3294). |
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| Extraordinary Program Award A collaborative venture of the Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals and Growing Family, Inc. to identify and award exceptional healthcare volunteer programs or services. Applications become available in late spring and award-winning programs are honored at the AHVRP Annual Meeting and Leadership Training Conference. For more information contact the AHVRP President-Elect or visit www.todaysvolunter.org |
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| Guidelines for Volunteer Departments in a For-Profit Healthcare Facility (White Paper) Member Benefit This white paper serves as a source of information and suggestions for the DVS regarding volunteer services programming and financial considerations and is available to members via the website. FREE - AHVRP Members click here to download |
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| Health Adventures ProgramTM Methods, materials and guidance are provided for starting this program to reach out to youth and to provide them with one-to-one mentoring opportunities at your healthcare facility. For more information visit: www.todaysvolunter.org |
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| Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE) Innovative volunteer programs are selected for national recognition. The winning programs are recognized annually at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC. For more information contact Cynthia Washington at (312) 422-3996 or send an email to: cwashington@aha.org |
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| ListServ Exclusive member benefit that provides a comprehensive arena to ask and respond to questions about our profession. This email communication tool allows a member to send and receive public messages, questions and answers. It is an instant email community helping members find the answers to their questions, gaining knowledge, learning about best practices, and tracking trends in the field. For more information contact Noemi Escutia at (312) 422-3936 or send an email to: nescutia@aha.org
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| Mailing List Reach your target audience through direct marketing. The AHVRP mailing list of more than 1,200 names is available for your organization to promote its products and services through direct mail. For more information contact Vicky Paul at (312) 422-3703 or send an email to: vpaul@aha.org |
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| Membership Services Center Request AHVRP membership brochure applications and general information regarding various Professional Membership Groups' products and services. For more information contact the Member Services Department at (312) 422-2765 or (800) PMG.FAX4 (800 764-3294). |
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| Media Guide Take advantage of several media opportunities to reach Directors of Volunteers services who provide programs, products and services to staff, patients and visitors at over 1,000 facilities across the country. For more information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or send an email to: dhammer@aha.org |
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| Partners in Community Health (PICH) Exclusive Member Benefit - this quarterly newsletter keeps you up to speed on happenings in the field of healthcare volunteer administration and AHVRP activities, products and services. Submit editorial material to Kelly Boothby at kbooth@harthosp.org. For advertising information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or send an email to: dhammer@aha.org FREE AHVRP Members$20 Non-members |
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| Principles of Volunteer Services Management in a Changing Healthcare Environment This content-rich course, geared to experienced administrators as well as those new to the profession, covers the building blocks of a dynamic volunteer program re-tooled for today's healthcare environment. Now available at the state level and annually at the AHVRP conference ($150 at annual conference). For more information contact Kiwani Cooper at (312) 422-3937 or send an email to: kcooper@aha.org |
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| Searchable On-Line Membership Directory Exclusive Member Benefit –Your greatest and quickest link to fellow colleagues. This comprehensive directory includes address, phone, fax and email information for AHVRP members. Accessible via Members’ Only at www.todaysvolunteer.org |
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| Tools of the Trade Your career growth and success as a leader in Healthcare Volunteer Administration depends on your knowledge, skills and access to critical information and content. Get member services, resources and contacts that expand your world with tools for success. Click here to download. |
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| Web Site Located at www.todaysvolunteer.org, Today’s Volunteer is dedicated to providing support, information and products to assist and connect healthcare volunteer administrators, managers and volunteer leaders in ensuring a healthy future for their community. Members can enjoy direct access to organizational information, utilize the “Online Forum” to query questions, problems, and program information from colleagues nationwide, link to related sites, and much more. (Limited access for non-members).
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