Online Basics In Volunteer Management Course

NCAVA, in conjunction with Southeastern Community College, is pleased to announce the following dates for the on-line class, Basics in Volunteer Management:

Fall Semester: August 26 through November 4, 2008

The class is taught by Dr. Melody Prevatte, a NCAVA board member. Cost to register for the class is $ 55. There is no additional fee for out-of-state students. To register for the class, or for additional information, contact Melody at MPrevatte@sccnc.edu.

Click HERE To Download The Online Basics In Volunteer Management Course Registration Form

NCAVA Annual Conference On Volunteerism

Each spring, NCAVA sponsors a state-wide professional development conference for NC's volunteer managers. Packed with excellent workshops, networking opportunities and fun, the NCAVA Conference is a must see. For more information, please visit our Conference Page.

Professional Development Links

Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resources Professionals

Energize, Inc.

Points of Light & Hands-On-Network

Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations

Association of Volunteer Resources Management

Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration

The International Journal of Volunteer Administration

Professional Development

NCAVA Certification in Volunteer Administration

Administered by the Certification Committee, the certification program is part of NCAVA's strategy to enhance the professional identity of volunteer administrators. The goals of the program are to raise standards, increase knowledge, and improve performance of volunteer administrators in North Carolina. The program provides a means to document competency and signify excellence in the practice of managing volunteer programs. The designation CAVNC, indicating a Certified Administrator of Volunteers in North Carolina, helps employers identify the most qualified and committed professionals.

Requirements for Certification

NCAVA individual membership
At least two years experience as a manager of volunteers and/or volunteer programs
Bachelor's degree, or one year's experience in the field for each year of college lacking
Three peer references
One year in a leadership role in NCAVA, a local affiliate of NCAVA or a community agency
Completion of at least 28 contact hours of pre-certification training within the last three years
Submission of a professional development portfolio, developed by the specified guidelines, for review by the established due date
Payment of $25.00 certification fee

To ensure that the training experience of a certified volunteer administrator is well rounded, candidates are required to complete at least two training contact hours related to each of the following competencies: resource development and management, planning and conceptual design, accountability, perspective, and responsiveness and commitment to the profession.

Pre-Certification Training

At least 12 hours of pre-certification training must be recognized and/or endorsed by NCAVA. Examples of training endorsed by NCAVA include: workshops offered at NCAVA's Annual Statewide Conference on Volunteerism, endorsed workshops offered by NCAVA affiliates, the Online Basics in Volunteer Management Course and some courses offered by North Carolina Community Colleges. NCAVA also recognizes training from: Duke Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management, Hospice for the Carolinas Volunteer Track, International Association of Volunteer Administration, Points of Lights Foundation and the Governor's One-on-One Program. Up to 12 training contact hours may be transferred over from these programs. Other training credit hours may be received for participation in professional conferences by completing the appropriate credit reporting forms and submitting them in the portfolio.

Recertification Process

Recertification must occur every three years. To qualify for recertification, individuals must have maintained uninterrupted NCAVA membership, provide documentation of 10 hours of training approved by NCAVA, and submit payment of a $15 re-certification fee.