Welcome
MISSION:
The Volunteer Administrators of Southwestern Pennsylvania (VASP) is
an organization for leaders of volunteers, providing opportunities
for professional development, networking, and support to enhance the
performance of its members. VASP members subscribe to a nationally-recognized
code of ethics and create volunteer programs that meet the professional
standards of the field.
VASP achieves its mission by:
- Exchanging and disseminating information concerning volunteer services
administration.
- Promoting the growth and recognition of volunteerism.
- Developing and establishing standards and sound practices for volunteer
services administration.
- Providing leadership and advocacy on issues of volunteerism at the
local, state, and national levels.
- Offering an opportunity for continuing education of members through
its programs.
- Encouraging and assisting members to develop and increase their
competence in the field of volunteer services administration.
- Providing outreach and support for new directors of volunteer services.
- Educating paid staff to the needs of and benefits derived from
volunteers.
VISION STATEMENT:
VASP will achieve and maintain excellence as a professional association
for individuals who manage volunteer programs.