PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
Dear VAN Members,
I am honored to step into the role of Board President for the Volunteer Administrators Network (VAN). My name is Leachuin Dean, and I am excited to collaborate with each of you as we continue strengthening our community and advancing the field of volunteer administration.
I warmly invite you to join us for the VAN Annual Meeting this Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43016). We are thrilled to welcome Dionne Williams, Community Outreach Manager at Discover, as our keynote speaker.
My goals for VAN this year focus on expanding professional development opportunities, building stronger connections with neighboring cities' volunteer administrators networks, fostering deeper connections among members, and advocating for the vital role volunteer administrators play in our communities.
Lastly, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing board members for their dedication and service. Their commitment has been invaluable in shaping VAN’s success.
I look forward to seeing you Thursday and working together in the year ahead!
Warmly,
Leachuin Dean
VAN Board President
January Annual Meeting & Professional Development:
- Date: THIS Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center, Talla 1 - 5600 Post Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Agenda: We will thank our outgoing board members and welcome in the new VAN board. Also, hear from keynote speaker, Dionne Williams, Community Outreach Manager at Discover, PLUS the VAN award winners will be announced.
JOB POSTINGS:
Our website is full of job listings in central Ohio! If you're a VAN Central Ohio member looking for a position working with volunteers, you can click here to access the page. There are many local openings including positions at the Alzheimer's Association, BESA, and MORE! Postings are updated throughout the month, so log in and check back often!
OTHER UPDATES & HAPPENINGS:
- Volunteering and Civic Life in America: According to the research, more than 54% of Americans (or, 137.5 million people) informally helped friends, neighbors or community members at least once a month. And, in Ohio, more than 2.8 million residents served more than 182 million hours through various organizations. Check out the findings through AmeriCorps HERE.
- Presenter Opportunity! The ServeOhio conference is scheduled for March 7, 2025 and they are looking for workshop presenters! This is a great chance to share your successes and help others in our profession learn and grow in their roles. Learn more and submit your workshop proposal HERE.
Need to renew your VAN Membership or know someone who might be interested in joining VAN? Visit us online at vancentralohio.org!