See our 2017- 2018 VAN Membership List
We hope that you will become part of the vibrant VAN community. Take the time to invest in yourself by connecting with a network of smart, savvy and resourceful Northwest Volunteer Managers. Share your skills, ask questions, give advice, find a new tool – it’s really up to you as to what you get out of VAN. It only gets better the more you tap into the great minds in our community. 2017-18 VAN-Membership-Application Now you can also renew or do a new membership on-line at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/van-nw-membership-tickets-33516450606
Benefits of Membership – $30 annually
- Free attendance to monthly VAN Professional Gatherings.
- Discount at the Annual Conference
- Membership discount at VAN-sponsored trainings/speakers
- Support the Volunteer Management community and profession
- Ensure that VANNW.org continues to be a source of resources, information and connection.
VAN membership process/structure:
- Annual Individual Membership is $30.
- VAN is not a registered 501c3. Membership/event fees are not tax-deductible.
- The membership year is from June to May of each year.
- All memberships will expire each year at the time of the conference with renewal included in the standard conference fee.
- New memberships or renewals purchased as part of the conference fee can be paid by credit card (online) or check (mail-in).
- New memberships or renewals purchased after the conference will be pro-rated and payable by check only (mail-in).
- Pro-rated memberships would be payable as follows – all prices would be for the current membership year June-May:
- If purchased in April, May, June, July, August 2017 rate: $30
- If purchased in September, October, November, December 2017 rate: $22.50
- If purchased in January, February, March 2018 rate: $15
- If purchased in April, May 2018 rate: $7.50
How to renew or become a member:
- Join us for the Annual Conference and your VAN Membership is included. Learn more.
- Become a member anytime of year by mail. Please download and complete the 2017-18 VAN-Membership-Application to include in the mail with your payment for membership. You can also purchase membership on-line HERE!
- If you have questions about your membership status, email Connect@VANNW.org
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Please direct any questions or comments to Connect@VANNW.org or to VAN Chair Lisa Yeager at lisay53@yahoo.com
Updates Regarding Membership
By Lisa Yeager on May 10, 2017
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailPoints of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service is coming to Seattle! Join the world’s largest gathering of volunteer, national service and civic leaders to help build strong, vibrant communities. Schedule information: Taking place June 19-21, the event offers 70+ dynamic workshops, 8 learning tracks and a Seattle service project. Ticket information: Register today […]
Posted in Conference, Membership, Monthly Newsletters
By Lisa Yeager on April 27, 2017
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailI’ve never been to a National or International Conference on Volunteer Management. Then I found out the Points of Light Conference is in Seattle this year. What an opportunity! So VAN decided to not hold it’s annual conference this year but to support this International Conference at the Washington State Convention Center on June […]
Posted in Membership, Monthly Newsletters, Professional Development & Resources, VAN NEWS
By Lisa Yeager on April 17, 2017
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmail2017 Conference on Volunteering and Service June 19-21, 2017 │Seattle, Washington All VAN members are invited to be a special guest at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service this year. VAN is pleased to offer our members a discounted rate of $200 to attend this three-day Conference. (That’s more than half off the usual […]
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By Sarah Bigley on August 19, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmail Describe the mission, programs, and services of your organization: Jewish Family Service is a multi service agency, and we have been serving the community in Seattle since 1892. We serve Refugees and Immigrants, provide services for seniors, adults with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, people dealing with addictions, and we have a counseling department, […]
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By Lisa Yeager on August 19, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailNikki Russell is stepping down after five years as Chair of the VAN Steering Committee. There are not words to express the huge impact she has had on VAN and on volunteer management in those years. But here are a few of her accomplishments: Instrumental in shaping the VAN Blog and website. Got VAN on […]
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By Sarah Bigley on May 26, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailDescribe the mission, programs, and services of your organization: Pacific Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution that inspires lifelong interest in science, math, and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs. How does your organization engage volunteers? The Science Center engages volunteers in every department, […]
Posted in Monthly Newsletters, Professional Development & Resources, Professional Gatherings, VAN Spotlight
By Sarah Bigley on April 27, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailDescribe the mission, programs, and services of Goodwill: Our mission is to provide quality, effective employment training and basic education to individuals with significant barriers to economic opportunity. We currently operate 10 Job Training Centers, 25 retail stores and 38 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap counties. Goodwill employs 1,800+ people between […]
Posted in Membership, Professional Development & Resources, Professional Gatherings, VAN Spotlight
By Sarah Bigley on March 17, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailDescribe the mission, services and programs of BPD: The Bellevue Police Department’s mission is “to provide a safe place to live, work and visit through quality law enforcement. We are committed to serving the public with respect, accountability and integrity.” How does BPD engage volunteers? Our volunteer program, Citizens and Police in Partnership, engages citizens in […]
Posted in Professional Development & Resources, Professional Gatherings, VAN NEWS, VAN Spotlight
By Sarah Bigley on January 20, 2015
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailDescribe the mission, services and programs of YTP: The Youth Tutoring Program is an after-school educational enrichment program for vulnerable first through twelfth grade students who live in low and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. We offer tutoring at six locations around the city. Last year, we supported 463 youth- most of whom were […]
Posted in Membership, Professional Gatherings, VAN Spotlight
By Sarah Bigley on October 20, 2014
TweetEmailSharebar TweetEmailDescribe the mission, programs and services of your organization: Seattle Art Museum Connects Art to Life. We are one museum with three locations: SAM Downtown, Asian Art Museum, and Olympic Sculpture Park. Through art, the Seattle Art Museum enriches lives and engages diverse communities. How does your organization engage volunteers? We have about 20 […]
Posted in Membership, Professional Development & Resources, Professional Gatherings, VAN Spotlight
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