The Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) is a resource for the volunteer community, dedicated to providing support and resources to those who lead volunteers. It connects, educates, strengthens, and advocates for volunteer engagement leaders and their organizations to positively impact communities. MAVA provides news, information, professional development and training opportunities to its members. MAVA is the voice for volunteerism in Minnesota, advocating for increased awareness about the profession of volunteer administration and better resources for leaders of volunteers. MAVA works with volunteer administrators of large organizations as well as anyone interested in building community and promoting volunteerism.

Offers training, consultation, program assessment and information on best practices for engaging volunteers in nonprofit organizations.

Shopping: - Volunteers provide assistance with shopping, either with or for the participant as appropriate (groceries, prescriptions, etc.) - Volunteers will provide shopping asistance no more than 1 time per week unless agreed upon in advance Transportation: - Volunteers will transport and escort participants to medical, social service appointment or other social function as appropriate - Participant expected to notify Northwoods one week in advance of the needed service date - Volunteer phone number will not be given out unless agreed upon by volunteer with the participant Respite Care (Nursing Care not available): - Volunteers will provide up to four hours of relief for the primary caregivers of persons who are chronically ill or have a disability