2015 Certification Information

1. 2015 CertificationInformation

2. PAVRO is a provincial organization which promotes professional standards of excellence in the leadership and administration of volunteers throughout Ontario. It was formed in 1998 as a consolidation of OAVA (Ontario Association of Volunteer Administration) and ODVH (Ontario Directors of Volunteers in Healthcare). PAVRO sets the bar for excellence in the profession, assisting all people responsible for leading volunteers with the tools, resources and knowledge required to ensure the most engaging volunteer experiences are created.

3. Benefits as a PAVRO Member: • Webinar Workshops • ~ providing advanced sessions • Advocacy • ~ we try to be at all the “tables”

4. Benefits as a PAVRO Member: • Annual Provincial Conference • ~ at a significant discount for members

6. Benefits as a PAVRO Member: • Monthly E-FYI • Access to Career Ads • ~ Provincial postings for Volunteer Engagement Professional positions • Website access to “Members Only”

7. Benefits as a PAVRO Member: • Membership Directory • ~ giving you access to network with leaders in the field • Educational Bursaries • ~ to assist with your professional development • Special Publications • ~ providing information critical to voluntary sector leaders

8. Benefits as a PAVRO Member: • Certification Program • ~ sets you apart as a professional in the volunteer management sector • VMPC Membership • (the Canada-wide version of PAVRO) • ~ for an additional $35.00 (50% discount) • Access to Mentoring Program

9. Check out our Website! www.pavro.on.ca

10. What is the Difference? College Certification and PAVRO Certification

11. BOTH are EQUALLY important! College Certification and PAVRO Certification

12. Volunteer Administrators: • First complete a college Certification program (not required for employment) • Continue professional development • Maintain a certification, such as CVRM with PAVRO, while being a volunteer administrator (not required for employment) • Nurses: • First complete a college/university Degree program to be able to work as a nurse in Ontario • Continue professional development • Maintain an Association annually with the College of Nurses to continue to work in Ontario

13. In the province of Ontario, PAVRO exists as the professional association for those who engage volunteers. It consists of like-minded people who are passionate about engaging volunteers. PAVRO provides opportunities to network, share ideas, training, etc. Just as with other associations, membership fees are paid to belong to this group. It is not mandatory to join PAVRO but many professions have two levels of performance, you get educated and then you practice (join an association) in your field.

14. Gaining PAVRO CERTIFICATION, (done every 3 years) helps keeps you up to date and current once you are in the profession. It recognizes that things change, that you need to keep sharp and that you are on the leading edge of your field.

15. Get a certificate in Volunteer Management from a recognized college and then join PAVRO to help you stay current and connected. We need both to assist the continued development of the profession: Volunteer Manager

16. Humber College • Volunteer Management Leadership Certificate • Conestoga College • Volunteer Management Certificate • Fleming College • Volunteer Management Certificate

17. PAVRO Certification Certificate in Volunteer Resource Management Demonstrate your professional excellence and achieve the CVRM designation

18. PAVRO Certification (CVRM) is: • Meaningful - Standards that go beyond provincial to reflect national standards • Appropriate - Streamlined and concise requirements • Efficient - No requirements that involve traveling • Effective - Certified members are recognized for their achievements • Value added -  Employers increasingly recognize the importance of certification as a means of hiring the specific talent they are looking • Motivating -  Recertification is required every three years giving you the incentive to continue your education and stay current in best practices in volunteer engagement

19. What members have to say – "In today's world, the competition for talent is fierce. When I'm looking to hire a Volunteer Engagement professional, I look for candidates who are PAVR-O members to demonstrate their commitment to their profession, and for the CVRM designation, as a sign that the candidate has proven a solid foundation of knowledge, skill and experience that will allow them to contribute directly to my organization's mission." -Erin Spink, M.A., Manager of Volunteer Engagement and Branches, Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association

20. What members have to say – “I’m really proud to have achieved and maintained my CVRM.  My confidence has increased because I know I have the skills to do my job well.  Certification has also given me the incentive to continue my education and keep up with best practices in volunteer engagement.” – Karen Sacke, CVRM

21. Requirements for Certification through PAVRO

22. Current membership with PAVRO • Work History • ~ Experience must be in administration of volunteer resources or demonstrate career development with the last three (3) years in administration of volunteer resources.

23. Leadership • ~To fulfill the leadership criteria, candidates need fifty (50) points accumulated within the last 5 years. • Points are awarded for each complete year the candidate holds this position. If the position is held for a portion of a year, then the points are awarded on a percentage basis.

24. Points must be accumulated from a minimum of • 2 categories from the following:

27. Education • ~ The applicant must demonstrate his/her commitment to professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the Volunteer Engagement profession. • A minimum of fifty (50) hours is required. The sessions must have occurred within the three years preceding the application date. • Proof of attendance may be identified by attaching a copy of the receipt, a copy of the agenda or the signature of the presenter or chair of the session.

28. 3 Written Papers • Personal Philosophy about the Volunteer Engagement Profession and Application • 1500-2000 words • National Occupational Standards Application • 1500-2000 words • Ontario Legislation • 500-600 Words

29. 3 Written Papers • ~ Papers are to be completed with citations to support research presented. • ~ Papers are checked for plagiarism using www.plagiarism.org.

30. For more in depth Professional Development Opportunities, please check out the international association: Manager of CAVS (Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services) Certification – For Healthcare Professionals

31. The deadline to submit your completed certification/recertification package and be honoured with your CVRM designation at LIVE 2015 is March 31, 2015.

32. Certification Package (Click to Open)

33. Recertification • Current Membership with PAVRO • CHOOSE: Option A or B • Option A: 40 hours professional development through education • Option B: 20 hours professional development through education and one written paper.

34. Recertification Package (Click to Open)

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36. Presentation created for PAVRO Oct 2014 J. Amyotte and M. Woodbeck, OCT