Texas Association, Directors of Volunteer Services  

TADVS MISSION

Serve as the association of choice for leaders of healthcare related volunteer programs by promoting professional and personal development. TADVS will provide its membership with dynamic educational programs, a comprehensive communication network, and leadership opportunities.
 

  TADVS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

1.  Be proactive by providing dynamic educational programs, with consideration given to member needs and current trends.

• Provide opportunity for CAVS certification
• Provide strong, effective communication about the education conference in a timely manner
• Consider conference evaluations to determine membership needs
• Strengthen networking opportunities by identifying attendees appropriately
• Research trends, resources, and quality speakers
• Consider carefully conference locations, time and length of conference; provide affordable accommodations
• Collaborate with other societies
• Support area/regional education efforts

 

2.  Address specific needs of all TADVS members through more effective communication

• Maintain and enhance on-line capabilities
• Publish an electronic newsletter quarterly, with hard copies sent as requested
• Link websites, chat rooms and bulletin boards
• Conduct regular membership surveys to determine needs, skills, and leadership interest
• Develop DVS mentoring system at the District level
• Encourage two-way communication between membership and District Directors, allowing district directors to represent TADVS

 

3.  Expand membership of TADVS while maintaining the integrity of the society

• Offer membership to

>consultant leaders (i.e., professional speakers)
>managers of healthcare societies
>non-paid volunteer managers
>paid managers who supervise volunteers, but have a different title

• Create tiered membership

>full membership
>discount membership for assistants/coordinators

• Incorporate other societies

 

4. Develop interest and leadership for TADVS Board positions within the organization

• Develop a conference session/workshop educating attendees on leadership roles and TADVS participation
• Encourage participation through mentoring program and personal contacts
• Post leadership job descriptions and interest surveys on TADVS website
• Publish leadership information in newsletter

 

5. To continue open communication and collaborative educational opportunities with TAHV.

• Include TAHV leadership in strategic planning
• Joint conferences
• Regular TAHV/TAHV leadership exchanges
• Offer professional support services to TAHV members
• Encourage and promote regional and district conferences
• Explore regional junior volunteer conferences
• Support Traveling Topics and other distance learning opportunities

 

6. Strengthen the strategic alliance with ASDVS

• Encourage dual membership (ASDVS/TADVS); one fee
• Promote ASDVS conference to be held in Texas
• Link ASDVS and TADVS website
• Continue ASDVS liaison position on TADVS board

>promote and support TADVS members for ASDVS leadership positions
>Promote ASDVS professional growth opportunities
>Promote TADVS member participation on ASDVS committees and conferences