Western Slope Directors of Volunteers in Agencies
An evolving organization promoting Volunteerism, DOVIA's purpose is to "Promote professionalism in the field of Volunteer Management, advocating for issues concerning Volunteerism and to provide networking and training opportunities for the membership."
DOVIA's Mission
Promote professionalism in the field of volunteer management, advocate for issues concerning volunteerism and provide networking and training opportunities for the membership.
An Evolving Organization Promoting Volunteerism by Providing:
Support and Networking
- Dialogue Before Nine (DBN) -Informal monthly coffees with discussion about a specific topic related to Volunteer Management
- Network with other volunteer managers
Training
- Five luncheon trainings a year
- Conferences
Membership - Dues are for one year and due in January
- Individual Membership - $35 a year per agency which includes one agency representative.
- Agency Membership - $50 a year per agency which includes up to three agency representatives.
- Organizational Membership - $100 a year per agency which includes up to ten agency representatives.
- Members get discounts on sponsored events
Mailing Address
PO Box 4797; Grand Junction, CO 81502
About Western Slope DOVIA
2013 Officers
President: Virginia Brown
Vice President: Grace Powders
Secretary: Sherry Verdieck
Treasurer: Ruth McCrea
Website Manager: Jean Brewer
Committees
Programs & Recognition Committee
Grace Powders
Public Relations & Membership Committee
Virginia Brown
Nominating Committee
Meeting Schedule
Monthly Dialogue Before Nine (DBN) Coffee
The First Wednesday of every month from 8am-9am. Coffee and other refreshments provided by the host agency.
This is a time for networking and discussion about issues related to volunteer management.
See our Meeting Schedule for more information.
Bi-Monthly Training Luncheons
Every two months on the third Thursday of the month from 11am-1pm.
Luncheons include an hour of training, usually provided by a special guest speaker, and our general business meeting.
Luncheon meetings are $10 for each member attending and $15 for non-members.
See our Meeting Schdule for Location, Day and Training Topics!


