“My CVA gives me the opportunity to both model professional achievement for colleagues and to educate the general public about the profession and the core competencies we practice.”

Teresa Gardner-Williams, CVA – Prince George's County Volunteer Center, Prince George's County, MD USA

Welcome to CCVA!

The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by:

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). The CVA credential reflects mastery of the knowledge required of practitioners in this field as measured through an exam and peer assessment process.


News & Events

 

The Leighty Foundation has generously awarded funding a capacity-building grant to CCCVA.  This funding will help support the transition to e-testing and increased marketing activities.  CCVA is grateful for the Foundation's investment in the growth of the CVA credential.

CCVA has partnered with Points of Light - Hands On Network to offer a discount on CVA registration fees for POL-HON members.  Find details on 2009 fees in the Certification Process section of this website.

The CVASupport listserv is active and ready for members.  CVA candidates (and those who have earned their CVA) can exchange quetsions and provide mutual support.  All current candidates are encouraged to

join and participate throughout

the certification process.