Certified in Volunteer Administration

Are you ready to raise your credibility and demonstrate your professionalism as a leader and manager of volunteers? Earning the CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) credential is an effective strategy toward this goal.

This is a self-study process involving an exam and written portfolio, and is appropriate for anyone with at least 3 years of experience in volunteer resource management. Registration for the 2012 cycle is now open. Visit www.CVAcert.org for all the details.

The Value of the CVA Credential

There are numerous benefits to earning this professional credential, both for you as an individual and for the organization you work for.

Benefits for YOU, the individual practitioner:

• clarifies and articulates personal values and professional ethics
• identifies areas of skill or knowledge you would like to strengthen
• assesses personal expertise against standards of performance
• enhances self-esteem through peer recognition
• increases confidence in problem-solving skills
• increases personal and professional credibility
• demonstrates the transferability of your knowledge, skills, and abilities
• reinforces your commitment to professional excellence
• may enhance your employability and/or your position in the organization

Benefits to your ORGANIZATION or EMPLOYER:

• demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the management of volunteer resources
• improves credibility and community image
• increases organization's understanding of volunteer resources management
• assesses employee's application of core competencies
• identifies and documents leadership potential