Links and Resources

Volunteer Tulsa provides resources, training and services to support community-based/focused organizations, to grow and strengthen volunteerism through their programs. Sign up as a Partner today to start receiving these benefits.

VOLUNTEER TULSA RESOURCES

• Your LOCAL action center constantly researches and communicates regularly with global and regional service and service-learning networks to help translate leading practices and trends to galvanize residents in active citizenship.
• Community Volunteer Council - timely topics (such as volunteerism trends, ethics, motivational analyses, recognition, planning, budgeting, creating partnerships) and networking, 7:30-9am, second Thursday each month
• Discounted workshops/trainings, like Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series
• Free half-hour consultation on volunteer management
• Personalized attention to address volunteer program needs
• VolunteerCheck is Volunteer Tulsa's partnership with AmericanChecked offering Partner Organizations FREE pre-employment consultation and reduced rates for basic background checks. Help ensure the safety and security of your team by developing or implementing a screening program suited for your organization. As always, consult your organization's legal advisors!
• Library of Publications and Reference Materials

2013 Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS) offered throughout the state. Download Registration Brochure to plan your team's professional development OR register now.

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One of the first things I did was to sign up for Volunteer Tulsa's Volunteer Management Training Series...especially helpful to me in the recruitment and maintenance of volunteers. I also learned the importance of tracking volunteers for grant purposes...to transition volunteers smoothly from application and interviewing processes to orientation and then placing in positions that fit for them," shares Dawn Barrick, Volunteer Administrator for Child Abuse Network. "I highly recommend VMTS to new coordinators and those who need a refresher!" Questions? Contact Volunteer Tulsa, 918.447.1888.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• HandsOn Network: As the country's leading volunteer organization, HandsOn offers toolkits, online training and other resources that equip organizations to engage volunteers in meaningful service. Look for them, plus a great Volunteer Time Calculator, in the "Nonprofits and Government" section.
• Points of Light Institute: Provides research, analysis, tools and training to support the creation and management of volunteer programs. Browse resources under the "Ideas & Insights" link. POLI also sponsors the annual National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
• Corporation for National and Community Service: Through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, they provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs. Be sure to check out The Resource Center: Effective Practices Collection
• Volunteering in America: Through this website, you will be able to access volunteering trends, statistics, tools, resources, and information for the nation, U.S. regions, states, and major cities. You will also be able to see how states and cities rank on different factors related to volunteering.
• Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Provides information, technical publications, and online tutorials on liability, risk management, insurance, etc. in the nonprofit sector. Independent Sector: National association for non-profits; conducts research on philanthropy and volunteering; sponsors annual conference. Resource on the monetary value of volunteer time.
• Independent Sector: Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. The IS nonpartisan coalition of approximately 550 organizations leads, strengthens, and mobilizes the charitable community in order to fulfill a vision of a just and inclusive society and a healthy democracy of active citizens, effective institutions, and vibrant communities.
• AL!VE: Began as COVAA, 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.
• Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration: Individuals seeking to earn the CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) credential can register through this site. This unique, international, performance-based program recognizes practitioners with at least three years of experience in the field of volunteer resources management. Read testimonials from recent CVAs and download the Candidate Handbook and registration form.