Step
1. Call for an application
Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA)
PO Box 32092
Richmond, VA 23294 USA
Step
2. Complete Requirements
Complete Application
Application Fee (Cheaper if you are a AVA member)
(AVA Membership Fee)
3 Text Books
CVA READER & ARTICLES
Portfolio Project
Step
3. Take multiple choice exam offered twice
a year. You can take the exam prior to completing
portfolio.
Portfolio
Project
This
includes the following;
1.
Write a Philosophy Statement 500 Words
2.
Write a Management Narrative of a program or volunteer
program
Philosophy
Statement: Philosophy of Volunteerism Statement
Must express a personal commitment to volunteerism, volunteer administration
and the profession. A view of the impact of volunteerism in today's world.
Clear thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Management
Narrative: A narrative is a written analysis
of a successful program or project in which
you were or are involved as a volunteer administrator.
It must be:
· A
rationale for actions, results and consequences
· An analytical description of strengths and weaknesses
· Sufficiently broad in scope to cover at least three of the five competencies:
1. Commitment to the Profession
2. Planning and Conceptual Design
3. Resource Development & Management
4. Accountability
5. Perspective and Responsiveness
The narrative has four parts:
Introduction
Description
Outcome and Results
Analysis
By
completing the portfolio, this will demonstrate
the knowledge and application skills required
for competent volunteer resources which includes:
1.
Commitment to the Profession
2.
Planning and Conceptual Design
3.
Resource Development and Management
4.
Accountability
5.
Perspective and Responsiveness
NJAVA -
New Jersey Association for Volunteer Administration
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