Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP)
The program is held annually at the National Office, in the suburb of Chicago, which the chapter supports and sends
volunteers every year with a purpose of educating them to better understand their roles and responsibilities. Some of the
participants were new to the organization and learning about leadership and how to build a strong team for the current and
future growth of the organization.
CVOP attendees learned about association basics, legal and financial obligations, insurance and AMTA’s Future Directions, discussed
board development, chapter relations basics, financial responsibilities and volunteer development. Last year, there were opportunities for
participants to explore programs and subjects in-depth, according to the needs of their chapters. There was a program fair, which gave
attendees a chance to network with their colleagues. Consultants and AMTA staff were on hand to answer questions on topics such as legal
obligations, insurance, the Council of Schools, the Government Relations Program, AMTA Position Statements and chapter programs.
Representatives of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork,® the AMTA Foundation and the Commission
on Massage Therapy Accreditation were also present. A number of people also said that attending CVOP would help them go back to their
chapters and enhance their ability to serve its members.
"Attending the CVOP has definitely changed my vision and I have received invaluable tools which are helping me currently in becoming an
effective board member."
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