Mission Statement

The Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (COVA) is dedicated to advancing the professional management of volunteer services.

Vision

COVA is a nonprofit organization that provides an accessible forum of networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and leadership skill development opportunities. COVA membership is comprised of Volunteer Administrators (Managers, Coordinators, etc.), Executive Directors, volunteers who lead volunteers, students interested in the profession, consultants, trainers, job seekers and community leaders.

We stand engaged with everyone in the fight for a just and equitable society. The COVA Board wishes to thank you for your hard work and commitment to serving your volunteers and the community. As a member based organization we draw strength from our diversity and strive to build an inclusive culture. We commit to actively seeking out people as speakers, board members and members with different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds and then listening to them, connecting with them, and working with them to build change.

Commitment

COVA is committed to increasing membership, quality of service and community partnerships both local and statewide. COVA recognizes the need for more effective practices and efficient infrastructures that support volunteerism. COVA seeks to provide resources to volunteer administrators and volunteers to help address current trends in volunteering and community needs.

History

The Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (COVA) was established in 1972 as a membership organization of volunteer administrators dedicated to advancing the professional management of volunteer services in Metro Atlanta. COVA provides its membership with an accessible forum for networking, knowledge-sharing, collaboration and leadership opportunities. COVA is an organization of Volunteer Administrators, Executive Directors, volunteer and community leaders, students, consultants, trainers and job seekers. Our purpose is to promote sound leadership and management practices and to support professional volunteer administration.