Welcome to the Washington State Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (WSSDVS) website.  We have established this website as a means for our members and future members to stay connected.  Established in 1966, this organization consists of a committed group of leaders who have years of experience and knowledge. 

• Strengthen the profession of volunteer services administration
• Provide opportunities for professional development and recognition
• Promote volunteerism as a resource in serving the health care needs of the state
• Support health care volunteerism
• Forge alliances to build healthy communities

1. Host a low cost/high benefit conference that is self sustaining. Our conference been busy putting together a conference full of tips and tools that we hope will equip you and your programs for success. We have been diligent about cutting costs everywhere we can while retaining a high quality educational conference. We know our hospitals are going through tough times financially, but we do hope to see many of you at the conference in Chelan in May!

2. Apply for non-profit status. As a board, we have decided that it is time to move forward with our 501c (3 or 6) application. We are currently pursuing a partnership with the Gonzaga Law program to provide us with expert advice and assistance as we move through this process.

3. Increase web resources. We look forward to using the AHVRP Toolkit as a model for creating a toolkit of resources within our own state.

4. Increase and support our membership. This year has started out with many challenges for our membership, with budget cuts, lay offs and reductions within our own hospitals. Given these challenges it is even more important that we support each other, share resources and help each other work more efficiently.