YRAVA (York Region Association for Volunteer Administration) provides professional growth opportunities for administrators of volunteers. YRAVA offers monthly meetings that focus on a variety of volunteer management issues and provides opportunities for networking and idea sharing. YRAVA has close links to PAVR-O (Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources – Ontario) and local organizations in volunteer management.

YRAVA membership is encouraged for all people who are employed or interested in the administration of volunteers or the field of volunteer administration whether they work, live or are volunteers in York Region.

Meetings

2nd Friday of the month; Magna Room at the Aurora Public Library 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Our Mission

YRAVA provides education and networking to support excellence in volunteer administration.

Our Meetings

To provide our members with

  • relevant educational opportunities that promote professional development and growth
  • a vital link to resources, speakers, volunteer organizations and a network for participation
  • on-going support by encouraging professionalism and innovation through open communication.

2011-2012 Executive

President
     vacant

Vice-President
     Sue Bautista
     Markham Stouffville Hospital

Treasurer
     Sue Bautista
     Markham Stouffville Hospital

Secretary
     vacant
Membership
     John Crowell
     Magna International

PAVR-O Liaison
     Ann Boden
     Canadian Cancer Society

Program Committee Chair
     Joanne Dick
     Ontario March of Dimes

Past President
     Sandra Bullock