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 Learn, Connect, Reflect
by Daria Skibington-Roffel
posted on 1:59 PM, May 17, 2013
Join us to Learn, Connect and Reflect at the Administrators of Volunteer Resources ‐ Saskatchewan Professional Development Day & Annual General Meeting on June 21, 2013.
Latest Exchange is Now Available
by Daria Skibington-Roffel
posted on 3:11 PM, April 29, 2013
The CAVR Newsletter, Exchange, is now available on the Home Page
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The New CAVR Certification Process – The New Mark of Excellence!In 2011, a CAVR Certification Task Force was created to develop a new certification process for our members. You shared your thoughts and comments, and we listened. CAVR is raising the bar and moving our profession forward with a new certification partnership with the Council for Certification of Volunteer Administrators (CCVA). This is an incredible opportunity to earn an internationally recognized professional designation in Volunteer Administration.
CAVR will be working in partnership with CCVA to revisit their current professional competencies and in 2013. This important step will ensure that professional competencies for Volunteer Managers are in alignment with the new Canadian National Occupational Standards (NOS) that were released by the HR Council of the Non Profit Sector and CAVR in June 2012. This is an exciting time for our profession and excellent opportunity to take the next steps in your career with increased confidence, knowledge and credibility. Why Choose the New CAVR Certification Process?The CVA Credential is open to individuals from any type of organization whether salaried or non-salaried, it is accessible and inclusive. The credential is competency-based and measures your knowledge and is based on your real-life experiences in the field. The core competencies and standards are developed by peers holding a CVA. The CVA Credential is voluntary and International in focus with a long-term goal to expand globally in cultural and language adaptation. CAVR hopes to work toward developing a French version of the new CAVR certification process for AGRBQ, our French speaking affiliate group and other French speaking members across Canada.
What is the Difference between the New Certification Process and a Traditional Certificate?The CVA Credential is open to individuals from any type of organization whether salaried or non-salaried, it is accessible and inclusive. The credential is competency-based and measures your knowledge and is based on your real-life experiences in the field. The core competencies and standards are developed by peers holding a CVA. The CVA Credential is voluntary and International in focus with the long-term goal to expand globally in cultural and language adaptation. CAVR hopes to work toward developing a French version of the new CAVR certification process for AGRBQ, our French speaking affiliate group and other French speaking members acrossCanada. The CVA Credential is not……a course on how to manage volunteers. It assumes you know the basics and have been working in the field of Volunteer Management and doing the work for at least three years. Although it is not required, the CVA Credential is a good next step after completing a “certificate” in Volunteer Management. While you will definitely learn from the process, the emphasis is on assessing your current competencies rather than teaching you how to do the work. The credential is not a “certificate of completion”, it is a self-directed, independent process with no required classes. The credential is not affiliated with a particular college or university, it is owned by the field! How to Apply for the 2013 Registration Cycle1. Registration is open October 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013. 2. Print the 2013 Candidate Handbook (with registration form) at www.cvacert.org 3. Mail or email your completed registration form and two brief letters of professional recommendation to CCVA 4. Pay the registration fee by credit card on the website or by mailing a check to CCVA What are the Credentialing Fees?Regular Fees
Early Bird (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) $210 USD Regular (Jan. 1 – March 1) $265 USD
CAVR Non Certified Member Discounted Fee: Early Bird (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) $189 USD
Regular (Jan. 1 – March 1) $225 USD CAVR Certified Member Discounted Fee**: Early Bird (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) $105 USD
Regular (Jan. 1 – March 1) $133 USD
Criteria for the Special Certified CAVR Member Discount**
What if my CAVR Certification has lapsed?Only certified CAVR members who are eligible for recertification as of January 1, 2008 are eligible for the special 50 % discount. Members who have not maintained current recertification status prior to January 1, 2008 are NOT eligible for the special 50% discount. Members with lapsed certification are eligible for the Non Certified Discount.
What is the Certification Process?
How long does the Certification Process Take?
Candidates may begin preparing for the certification process once they have registered and received the CVA Toolkit. The suggested process is preparing three to six months in advance for the exam. Once the exam is completed in May, candidates may submit the three part portfolio. The portfolio must be completed for marking by December in the year cycle. The Multiple Choice ExamMeasures knowledge and application of that knowledge in situations and scenarios.
What if I fail the Multiple Choice Exam?Candidates may reapply to write the multiple choice exam in the next cycle, a $50.00 re-sit fee applies.
The three part portfolio is an analysis of a project or cluster of activities in real-life experience. The goal of the portfolio is to illustrate your knowledge of volunteer management and CVA core competencies in your work. The portfolio is not a theory based or referenced document, it is written in first person. Papers are marked by professionally trained markers and scored pass or fail. Failed portfolios will be returned to the candidate with comments for resubmission within 6 months. 1. Philosophy Statement(100-250 words) Very personal and reflective Beliefs and values related to your role
2. Ethics Case Study (100-250 words) Description of a real-life dilemma you have faced Connection to CCVA professional ethics
3. Management Narrative(1500-1750 words) Describing and analyzing your real-life experienceWhat Kind of Support will you receive from CCVA and CAVR?CCVA and CAVR want you to succeed and offer a variety of supports such as conference calls, local study-buddy or support groups, a CVA Mock Exam online, a sample Portfolio, CVA & CAVR Support Google Groups, and connections to CVAs near you or in similar settings. Plans are already on the way to establish a Canadian support group and Google group. Awarding of the CVA Status Means:
Certification RenewalRenewal of your CVA designation is required every 5 years to demonstrate your learning, professional growth and leadership. You must earn 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs) per 5-year recertification cycle. One PDU equals one contact hour or 0.1 Continuing Education Unit. The renewal process offers maximum flexibility with minimum time to track. Details and tracking forms are provided.Detailed information about the new CAVR certification process can be found in the links below or by contacting the Chair of Certification at: certification@cavrcanada.org New CVA Certification
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