Check here for information about the leadership of our Volunteer Center State Association - about volunteering - links and studies! 
Please check back often.  This page is under construction!

Volunteer Center Association of Wisconsin was awarded a VIRE (Volunteer Impact Retention and Expansion) Grant. For more information view our VIRE page.

Officers of the Volunteer Center Association of Wisconsin:
President:          Julie Cunningham, United Way’s Volunteer Network
Vice President:  Kay Vandervort, Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County
Treasurer:          Julia Drobeck, Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin
Secretary:          Bonnie Andrews, Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
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Links:
Hands On Network
Corporation for National and Community Service
Volunteering In America
Make a Difference Day
United Way of America
United Way of Wisconsin
Serve Wisconsin
Americorps, SeniorCorps
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Studies:
The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for 2009 is $20.85 per hour. The Wisconsin estimated dollar value for 2009 is $17.79 per hour. For more information visit the Independent Sector.

2009 Study on Volunteering in America - Key Findings
by the Corporation of National and Community Service

2008 Wisconsin Trends and Statistics - Highlights and Reports
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STARTING A VOLUNTEER CENTER NEAR YOU!
Members of the state association often hear from counties without a Volunteer Center to learn how to start one! 
This publication provides a great overview of some of the key consideration that counties face in the decision about where to begin!

“Starting a Volunteer Center – Some Pointers”

Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Resource Guide to Starting a Nonprofit  - Page 1 | Page 2
For additional information, visit the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee's website.

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Conferences and Trainings

See upcoming VIRE Workshop dates