Ohio Volunteer Center Association

Mission

To provide a network of support for information exchange and professional development of volunteer center leadership in order to strengthen and increase the growth of volunteerism in Ohio.

Who We Are

Members of the Ohio Volunteer Center Association are organizations serving as the hub for civic engagement in their communites. Click here to download our most recent membership directory. A majority of OVCA members are also affiliates of HandsOn Network. HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at about $600 million.

Upcoming Events

Capacity-Building & Volunteer Leader Development Workshop - A Learning Place, Piqua, September 15th
Membership Meeting - Hayes Services Building, Delaware, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 30th
Membership Meeting - Hayes Services Building, Delaware, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 18th

Officers

President: Nicolette Winner, HandsOn West Central Ohio

Vice President: Emily Avery, United Way of Greater Toledo Volunteer Center

Treasurer: Suzanne Pingry, Connections Volunteer Center

Secretary: Gabriele Beck, The Volunteer Center of Erie County

Links

Points of Light Institute

HandsOn Network

Corporation for National and Community Service

Ohio Community Service Council

Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Members