Welcome to CCVA!
The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by:
- Articulating core competencies for the profession of volunteer administration
- Certifying individuals who demonstrate knowledge and competence in the leadership of volunteers.
- Advancing standards of ethical practice
- Promoting professional development and education
Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is the only international professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management. Originally developed by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) several decades ago, the program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA).
CCVA has recently assumed management of the CAVS (Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services) certification, a program especially for leaders of volunteers in healthcare settings.
Read more about the CAVS program.
News & Highlights
CCVA Publishes New Textbook!
We are very proud to announce the publication of a comprehensive textbook on the profession of volunteer administration. Based on the CCVA core competencies, this text will now be the required reference for all candidates taking the CVA Exam.
Listen to the 2009 Podcast about CVA in an interview with Habitat International. An easy way to get an
overview of the CVA program in about
20 minutes!