Society for Healthcare Volunteer Leaders

Society for Healthcare
Volunteer Leaders

To increase the knowledge and improve the skills of individual members
To emphasize the value of qualified leaders of Volunteer Services by establishing and maintaining professional standards and ethics
To be a resource of support and information to leaders of Volunteer Services in healthcare organizations
To attract new persons and retain skilled persons in the field of Volunteer Services Administration
To promote leaders of Volunteer Services as integral members of the health care team

Membership is available to all individuals recognized and employed by a healthcare facility and having primary or secondary responsibilities for the management of Volunteer Services or Gift Shops.
Emeritus membership is available for retired DVSs.
Membership benefits include an email list serve, membership directory, reduced conference fees and peer networking across several platforms.

Eight Elected Officers
Immediate Past President
Parliamentarian, Committee Chairs, and State Representatives appointed by President
Two Members At Large appointed by President
Two Auxiliary representatives serve as members of the Education Committee