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A Mark of Excellence

CCVA - 2012


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Early 1980s - First competency-based,international certification developed by Associationfor Volunteer Administration: CVA (Certified inVolunteer Administration)

2000 Revision to update competencies & alignwith national certification standards

2006 - AVA dissolves. CCVA established as newhome for CVA credential and AVA ProfessionalEthics material

2010 CCVA also assumes management ofcertification program for volunteer resourceprofessionals in U.S. healthcare settings


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Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement

Canadian Administrators of Volunteer ResourcesEnergize, Inc.Habitat for Humanity International Idealist.org International Association of Volunteer Efforts International Volunteer Managers DayNational Assoc. of Volunteer Programs in Local GovernmentNational Human Services AssemblyPeople First Total SolutionsPoints of Light Institute & Hands On NetworkThe Aging Networks Volunteer Collaborative

United Way WorldwideVolunteer CanadaVolunteerMatchVolunteer Today


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CCVA(Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration)

CVA(Certified in Volunteer Administration)

Paid or unpaid professionals in

any setting

International

CAVS(Certified Administrator of Volunteer

Services)

For salaried professionals in

healthcare settings

USA only

Sponsored by Association for

Healthcare Volunteer Resource

Professionals (AHVRP)


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Ethics

Organizational Management

Human Resource Management

Accountability

Leadership and Advocacy


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Understand different types of ethics

Act according to ethical principles forworking with volunteers

Make ethical decisions


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Align volunteers with mission

Understand strategic planning

Develop policies and process

Manage projects and programs

Manage change


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Engage Volunteers:

role design

recruitment

orientation and training

Support Volunteers:

supervision, coaching

conflict management, team building

recognition

sustaining involvement


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Collect and report relevant data

Manage money & financial reporting

Manage risks

Conduct meaningful evaluation

Strive for quality improvement


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Develop leadership in self and others

Promote diversity and inclusion

Develop community relationships

Advocate for volunteers

Advocate for the organization


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IS

Universal, applicable to all settingsCompetency-basedDeveloped by peers

VoluntaryInternational

IS NOT

A how to course or classA certificate of completionLinked to a specific college or university


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Registration Period for 2015 cycle:

October 1, 2014 March 1, 2015 Registration form in Candidate Handbook Two letters of professional recommendation

2015 Fees

:

Early Bird Discount (Oct. 1 Dec. 31) $275 US

Regular (Jan. 1 March 1) $350 US

Additional discount for members of Points of Light, Association

of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, Volunteer Canada,VolunteerMatch, Volunteer Management Professionals ofCanada, and Habitat for Humanity International


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Multiple Choice Exam

Measures knowledge and application of thatknowledge in situations and scenarios

Tied directly to Content Outline topics

Primary & secondary references are suggestedfor study

Two hours in length

4th Wednesday in May, via web-based system Candidates arrange local proctor & test site

Scored on a pass/fail basis


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Portfolio

Philosophy Statement(100-250 words)

Very personal and reflective

Beliefs and values related to your role

Ethics Case Study (100-250 words)

Description of a real-life dilemma you have faced

Connection to CCVA professional ethics

Management Narrative(1500-1750 words)

Describing and analyzing your real-life experience


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Helping You Succeed

Conference calls

Local study-buddy or support group CVA Mock Exam online

Sample Portfolio

CVASupport GoogleGroup

Connections to CVAs near you or in similarsettings


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Use of CVA designation

Certificate

Media release Announcement letter

CVA Registry on website

Invitation to join committees

Lapel pin


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Required every 5 years Must earn 35 Professional Development

Units (PDUs) per 5-year recertification cycle.

One PDU equals one contact hour or 0.1

CEU.

Demonstrate learning, professional growth,leadership

Maximum flexibility, minimum time to track

Details and tracking forms provided


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What's in it for me?....

and my organization?


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Potential Benefits

Increased confidence

Enhanced credibility

Learning through self-assessment

Increased commitment

Transferable validation ofknowledge and skills

Affirmation of current practice


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3+ years of experience

More years of experience does not meanyou have a better chance of success

This is NOT about memorizing what youread

Emphasis on understanding universalprinciples & concepts of effective practice

Professional certification is a rigorousprocess requiring time and focus


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For more information:www CVAcert org

Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration804-794-8689 [email protected]
http://www.cvacert.org/http://www.cvacert.org/http://www.cvacert.org/

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