​The Rome Council of Volunteer Administrators (COVA) is a network of volunteer administrators and other community leaders interested in volunteer management in the Rome/Floyd community.  They strive to professionalize the field of volunteering by promoting:

• Effective leadership and management practices

• Networking opportunities

• Resource development
• Technical assistance
• Diversity



Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. COVA also organizes low-cost workshops to promote trends in volunteering.  Workshop attendees benefit from networking and skill building activities.



COVA recognizes local volunteers and announces “Volunteer of the Year” at an annual recognition luncheon.



COVA is the local branch of the Georgia Association of Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of volunteerism within the state of Georgia.