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• Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA)
  The Association for Volunteer Administration is the international professional membership organization for individuals working in the field of volunteer management. AVA offers the quarterly Journal of Volunteer Administration, a bimonthly newsletter, Certification in Volunteer Administration, and an Annual International Conference in the fall.
  
  
• e-Volunteering Journal
  Combining the best characteristics of a printed professional journal with the explosive potential of Internet technology, e-Volunteerism caters to volunteer leaders/managers who want to go beyond the mundane in the volunteerism field.
  
  
• Corporation for National Service
  When faced with challenges such as illiteracy, poverty, crime, and environmental problems, our nation has always relied on the dedication and action of citizens. Today, the Corporation for National Service carries on that tradition by working with governor-appointed state commissions, nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and other civic organizations to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their communities.
  
  The Corporation's three major service initiatives are AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America and the National Senior Service Corps.
  
  
• Energize, Inc.
  Energize, Inc. is an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. Founded in 1977, Energize has assisted organizations of all types with their volunteer efforts. On their Web site contains an online library, a bookstore, discussion of hot topics in volunteer management, and other professional development resources.
  
  
• Points of Light Foundation
  Founded in May 1990, the Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to promoting volunteerism. The Foundation is based in Washington, DC, and works in communities throughout the United States through a network of over 500 Volunteer Centers.
  
  
• Service Leader
  Service Leader offers a comprehensive index of volunteer management resources online (volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers, and volunteer management software); an index of courses in volunteer management at institutions of higher education, and tips for volunteers.
  
  
• SERVEnet
  SERVEnet.org is a premier website on service and volunteering. SERVEnet assists nonprofit organizations looking to provide information and recruit volunteers. Additionally, users can enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help.
  
  
• VolunteerMatch
  VolunteerMatch's powerful online database allows volunteers to search thousands of one-time and ongoing opportunities by zip code, category, and date. Then signup automatically by email for those that fit their interest and schedule. Contributing organizations post their own opportunities, giving volunteers easy access to an accurate and diverse source of activities including, walk-a-thons, beach day cleanups, tutoring, home building, meal deliveries and more.