WELCOME TO THE VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS!
VAIRS is the statewide affiliate for Inform USA (Formerly known as AIRS) for the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are here to serve you! Our job is to further the goals of information and referral/assistance services through providing opportunities for networking, education, training, certification testing and community awareness. Additionally, collectively we strive to ensure all Virginians have access to quality health and human service information.
VAIRS BOARD
The VAIRS Board is made up of current I&R professionals, representing a wide range of I&R programs and backgrounds including aging and disabilities, 211, crisis, disaster, military, and government services. They are volunteers and are not compensated for their role on the Board.
Here is the list of Board Members as of June 2023. Their role is to represent you within your association so please feel free to contact them if you have any ideas or concerns.
If you are interested in joining the VAIRS Board, please email nrelave@advancingstates.org
OUR PURPOSE
Increase general community awareness and utilization of Information and Referral (I&R) services through
Improve the quality of information and referral through education, training, and advocacy
Foster better communications and relationships among information and referral providers
Provide members with information on new human services and changes in existing services
Assist members to meet and maintain national information and referral standards as set by Inform USA and the national 211 collaborative
MEMBERS
Membership is open to anyone who provides information and referral services or is interested in supporting this vital service. For example, some of our members include 211s; comprehensive Information & Referrals; Area Agencies on Aging; United Ways; Military Resource Centers; and more. I&R providers and other interested individuals from adjacent states are also welcome to join us as members or participate in training webinars.
We encourage all individuals and organizations dedicated to providing quality I&R services in Virginia to join us!
By becoming a member of Virginia AIRS you automatically become a member of Inform USA and receive the benefits of both organizations. You'll get access to professional development, education, training, and networking opportunities including professional standards for I&R; the I&R Toolkit; Conference & Training events; the VAIRS Newsletter (12 issues a year); peer-to-peer learning and engagement through the Inform USA Networker; our members only social networking site; credentialing opportunities through the Certification and Accreditation programs; and more!
To join Inform USA visit www.informusa.org
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Contact Us
For more information and/or to become a member please contact:
Nanette Relave, VAIRS President
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