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The Canadian Association of Directors of Volunteer Services in Healthcare grew to encompass a Canada wide membership since its inception in Ottawa in 1980.
In 1996 the Association then moved to expand its membership beyond health related agencies and encompass all those who manage volunteers and volunteer programs
and thereby proposed the resolution to change the name of the Association to Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources.
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The Certified in Volunteer Administration credential was developed in the United States by the Association for Volunteer Administration in the early 1980's as a professional
development tool for individual practitioners who mobilize and manage volunteers. After a successful pilot of the new process in 2001, the program continued to grow
with very positive feedback from the field. An additional 255 professionals were credentialed from January 2001 to August 2006.
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See process.
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A two-part measurement methodology has been designed to demonstrate a candidate's knowledge and application of the core
competencies. This is a self-study process, requiring no travel or special classes.
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Request a certification package by contacting the Chair of the Certification Committee. The Chair will send you a package
and assign you a personal identification number. The package contains detailed information about the process. You will
also be assigned an Advisor who will be available to answer questions and provide support.
The Chair of the Certification Committee will review your package to ensure that it is complete, and then will forward
your papers to three independent markers. Papers must receive a grade of at least 75%. Should there be a major discrepancy
in the marking, the Chair of the Certification Committee may forward the paper to a third marker.
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Part I: Portfolio
- Philosophy Statement: 100-250 words (personal reflection on beliefs and values related to your role as a leader and manager of volunteers)
- Ethics Case Study: 100-250 words (description of a work-related situation involving ethics, and how it relates to the profession's core values)
- Management Narrative: 1,500-1750 words (description and analysis of a project or activities focused on the core competencies)
Part II: Multiple Choice Examination
The test is made up of 80 questions documented to the CVA primary references. It is a two-hour proctored examination, offered
once a year in May. Candidates take the exam via the internet, using a computer of their choice in their own community.
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- A member in good standing with CAVR
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3 years experience in the profession (prior to application deadline date)
a) Years in administration of Volunteer Resources
b) Work history for past 5 years
- Personal philosophy on volunteerism
- Demonstrated leadership in Volunteer Management
- 50 hours of workshop and/or course study in professional development
- Demonstration of knowledge and experience in volunteer resource administration by submitting 2 written papers.
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- Minimum of the equivalent of three years of full-time experience related to volunteer resources management. This experience can be a combination of several part-time positions, and can include both salaried and non-salaried roles.
- Minimum of 30 percent of current position related to volunteer resources management.
- Two letters of professional recommendation from supervisors or colleagues, verifying the candidate's activity in the field and his/her appropriateness as a candidate for this credential.
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Active Membership annual fee is $70.
Affiliate Membership annual fee is $35.
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Early Bird
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 : $200 US
Regular
Jan. 1 - March 1 : $250 US
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