Who We Are

The New England Association, Directors of Healthcare Volunteer Services (NEADHVS), is New England’s choice association of volunteer resource professionals in healthcare and an affiliated chapter of the Association of Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (www.ahvpr.org).   

OUR MISSION

To advance the profession of healthcare volunteer administration
through regional collaboration, education and recognition. 

OUR VISION

To establish Volunteer Administrators as critical leaders in healthcare.
 

Our membership includes directors, managers and coordinators of volunteer services in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare organizations throughout New England. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our members. We endeavor to develop, establish and implement successful standards of practice in healthcare volunteer resource management; creating opportunities for meaningful volunteer engagement within our facilities to enhance the healthcare delivery in our communities. NEADHVS is a forum for sharing ideas, developing skills and cultivating professional partnerships. 

We offer:

• Two educational programs annually

• Opportunities for members to serve in leadership roles

• A website with useful links and information

• A listserv to facilitate communication between members

• Mentoring and support to new members