The purpose of MVVMA is to promote the professional role of the volunteer manager, provide professional development and networking for its members, and to encourage active participation of volunteers in the community.

Founded in 1983, the Mid-Valley Volunteer Managers Association is a local association that supports professional development and peer networking of people who manage volunteer programs in the Mid-Willamette Valley area of Oregon.

History

Formed by a group of volunteer managers who discovered the benefit of meeting monthly to discuss issues and successes in the field, the association has continued to grow and expand its activities and support to professional managers as well as service to the community.

MVVMA sponsored activities include:

* 1987-91, hosted the statewide Governor’s Volunteerism Awards.

* 1996 and 1999, conducted Make-A-Difference Day community service projects in the Mid-WillametteValley area.

* 1997, hosted a live satellite broadcast on ethical decisions that was attended by both members and non-member volunteer management professionals in the region.

* 1999, initiated an annual community-wide volunteer celebration and awards event during National Volunteer Week.

* Developed and hosted a successful professional development conference in 1994, 2001, 2006, and 2008.