Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
Build confidence, credibility, and leadership in volunteer engagement.
What Is CCVA
The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration is an independent nonprofit organization that advances excellence in volunteer administration through professional certification and ethical practice. CCVA oversees the Certified in Volunteer Administration credential and maintains the standards, assessment process, and competency framework that underpin the certification.
CCVA’s work supports consistent, high quality practice in volunteer engagement across sectors, organizations, and countries.
What Is the CVA Credential
Certified in Volunteer Administration is an international, competency based professional certification for practitioners who mobilize, lead, and support volunteers. The CVA recognizes demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ethical practice in volunteer engagement, assessed through examination and peer reviewed standards.
The certification is grounded in a validated body of knowledge and a global competency framework that reflects the real world responsibilities of volunteer engagement leaders.
What the CVA Recognizes
- Strategic planning for volunteer engagement
- Recruitment, onboarding, and preparation of volunteers
- Ethical practice and professional accountability
- Documentation, evaluation, and reporting of volunteer involvement
- Leadership, supervision, and performance management
- Sustaining volunteer engagement and impact
And additional competencies that support evolving roles, responsibilities, and professional practice in volunteer engagement.
Why this Matters for Yukon Organizations
Volunteer engagement leaders in the Yukon often work across multiple roles with limited resources and high responsibility. Professional certification helps establish credibility, supports consistent practice, and signals competence to employers, boards, funders, and partners.
The CVA provides a shared professional standard that strengthens volunteer programs, improves organizational capacity, and supports long term sustainability in volunteer driven organizations.
Becoming a CVA
The CVA is designed for experienced practitioners and follows a self study, competency based process. Certification includes eligibility requirements, application, preparation, examination, and ongoing renewal to maintain professional standing.
CCVA also offers information sessions and resources to help candidates understand the certification process and determine readiness.
Member Benefit
VBY regularly hosts CVA Study Groups to support individuals preparing for the Certified in Volunteer Administration credential. These study groups provide a structured space to review the CVA Body of Knowledge, discuss key concepts, and prepare for the certification process alongside peers.
CVA study groups are open to everyone. VBY members are eligible for discounted registration when study groups are offered.
Learn more about upcoming CVA study groups, including schedules and registration.
For information about VBY membership and access to member pricing, use the button below.
To confirm eligibility, inquire about upcoming study groups, or determine whether the CVA is the right fit for your professional goals, please contact us before signing up.
