This event is open to all Girl Scout Staff, whether or not they are members of Girl Scout Staff Association (GSSA). Only $10 for non members.

FREE for GSSA members. Members must sign in when registering to receive the fee reduction. Questions? Contact us.

Becoming a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA)- Presented by Monica Jasso of the Girl Scouts of Desert Southwest

Join us in welcoming Monica Jasso as she shares her CVA Journey. Learn how earning the Certificate in Volunteer Administration (CVA) can help ground us in our mission, partner with our volunteers, and be a professional catalyst.

Topics will include:

• What is a CVA?
• Who can earn the CVA?
• Where can you earn the CVA?
• How to earn the CVA?
• Why earning a CVA matters?
• Leveraging the most of your CVA – it’s just the beginning.
• Q&A

About our presenter:

Monica Jasso, CVA, is a Director of Engagement for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, encompassing West Texas and Southern New Mexico. A proud Fronteriza, born in El Paso, Texas, she attended Texas A&M University, and finds purpose in advancing the mission of volunteerism to positively impact communities. She comes to us with over 20 years of customer service experience and over 10 years working directly with volunteers. During that time, Monica uses her passion for mastering the art and science of great customer interactions to design genuine volunteer experiences. She notes two key markers in her professional career - changing the trajectory of her career from the corporate to the nonprofit sector and earning her Certificate in Volunteer Administration (CVA). A Lifetime Girl Scout member, Monica has also committed herself to viewing everything from a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A mother of two, in her down time, she enjoys nature, hiking, traveling, and Yelping about foodie spots.