Connects people of all ages with local volunteer opportunities

Connects individuals who want to volunteer with non-profit organizations who need volunteers. - Background checks (if necessary) - Recognition of volunteers - Recordkeeping of organizations needs and volunteer talents - Recruitment of mentors - Recruitment of volunteers

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.