events and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Table Talk: Exploring Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation Events (share an idea, get an idea)
February 12 at 11:30am Pacific on Zoom  Register here

Meal Service for St. Johns Shelter Clients in Sacramento
February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm | Registration limited

Big Day of Giving is May 7, 2026. DOVIA will participate in this 24-hour online fundraising event.

Other Partner Programs

Save the Date for the Upcoming AL!VE National Summit in Rancho Cordova, CA
Dates: March 18-20, 2026 | EARLY REGISTRATION (best price until January 15, 2026)
~DOVIA Sacramento is serving as the hospitality committee (Yay us!)

Great Reads

• AL!VE latest blog post on why investing in Volunteer Engagement Makes Cents (and Sense).
• What Are the Biggest Barriers to Volunteer Engagement (And How to Overcome Them)?
•  Example Strategic Plan for Volunteer Engagement by the City of Fort Collins

Resources

• AL!VE Volunteer Resource Page 
• On Demand Volunteer Information Sessions with AL!VE (Use Your Skills to Advance the Profession Nationally!)