Member Benefits

Why Join OGVA?

"A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis."

If you are a professional VA, an individual preparing to launch a VA practice, a telecommuting professional or a company interested in promoting and partnering with those in the VA industry, OGVA has a membership level to help you reach your goals.

OGVA Member Benefits

How your OGVA membership works for you

OGVA Mentorship Program - an opportunity for aspiring VAs or VAs new to a niche to connect with and learn from a seasoned VA who's been there.

OGVA VACs - Virtual Assistant Connections are an excellent way to network with VAs and aspiring VAs in your local area. They are open to all OGVA members, including international members. These OGVA-sponsored events usually take place over lunch or dinner and often result in valuable connections that help VA's grow their businesses and our industry. VACs are announced on the message boards, in the AACast, and at ogva.org. If you are interested in hosting a VAC in your area, please contact vac@ogva.org

Featured/Spotlight VA - All members in the OGVA have the opportunity to have their business featured on the website and in our e-newsletter, OGVACast.

Free Website Hosting - All members are eligible for a free website hosting account using your business domain name.

OGVACast - OGVA's monthly newsletter helps you grow and maintain your business while keeping you up-to-date on the latest in the VA industry.

Summit - Our yearly Summit provides a place to get to know and network with other OGVA members face to face, and provides professional speakers and break-out sessions on topics of interest to seasoned and newer VAs.

OGVANet and Message Forums - Keep in touch with fellow OGVA members, ask questions and discuss the latest information and technologies available to VAs today.

Project System - Bid on projects that have been submitted to our Project system by clients who are already looking for a VA.

Directory Listing - Display your listing in our member's directory where potential clients and fellow VAs can locate you by name, state, or multiple search criteria. Certifications - Show your professionalism and set yourself apart by obtaining EthicsCheck, and CRESS (Certified Real Estate Support Specialist) designations.

OGVA Chat Rooms - Used for Board meetings and committee meetings, Chat Rooms are also available to members who may want to have a discussion with other members.

In the works The Member Benefits Department is hard at work to bring even more value to your OGVA membership. Member Benefits coming to you soon included:

• VA Library - a list of books and reference manuals available to purchase through the OGVA website.
• Mastermind / Peer Discussion groups - A chance for seasoned VAs and those with a particular niche to get together in the chat room.