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"The magnitude of our social problems will require that all citizens
and institutions make a commitment to volunteering as a way of life and
as a primary opportunity to create needed change." -- Gov. George Romney (1907-1995)
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Albion Volunteer Service Organization is to support
and promote volunteerism throughout the Greater Albion community by providing
leadership and service opportunities for volunteers, offering opportunities
for leadership growth and training to meet the changing needs of the community,
actively supporting local non-profit organizations in fulfilling their
missions, promoting cooperation and collaboration among volunteer organizations,
and operating a center to provide office facilities and services, advice,
information, and technical assistance to non-profit groups.
Albion Volunteer Service Organization Activities & Programs:
Volunteer referral and placement services help bring together
volunteers and organizations that need them. Matches are made by calling
the center.
Community Calendars, newsletters, and a Resource Guide are just
a few ways the AVSO communicates events and services provided in the community.
The AVSO celebrates the accomplishments of volunteers through
the media, its annual volunteer recognition program, National Volunteer
Week festivities, and the Mary Alice Gilbert Award, which is presented to an outstanding community volunteer each year during our Annual Meeting.
The Volunteer Center offers excellent office facilities for
non-profit organizations. The conference room has a TV and VCR, dry-erase
board, and overhead projector. Conference rooms are also available any time after
hours by appointment. The Center also has a multi-function copy machine, video camera,
fax machine, and laminator. Member organizations may use our mailing address,
storage facilities, and rent-a-desk service.
Perhaps the most important part of the center is the dedicated staff.
Volunteer Center staff provide assistance to non-profits by designing, printing and/or copying:
- flyers
- brochures
- banners
- calendars
- note cards
- stationary
- tickets
Staff
can type
- letters
- meeting minutes
- labels.
They can also provide assistance
with
- grant writing
- program evaluation
- strategic planning
- mailings
Updated: August 15, 2006
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