Works in collaboration with other local, national, and international volunteer organizations to encourage the recognition and proper utilization of volunteer skills and services, and enhance the role and importance of all volunteers

Gives members access to volunteer recognition materials, discounts on workshops and conferences (scholarships available), and information about legislation related to volunteerism

Provides training through regular meetings, workshops, and seminars

Offers workshops to address the professional management of volunteer programs, which in some cases will be endorsed by the NCAVA so that attendees earn NCAVA certification credit.