 Core Competencies and
Content Outline (updated in 2004)
As the international professional association
for this field, AVA has identified the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary for competent/satisfactory management of volunteer
resources today. The core competencies are determined by topic experts in the
field, verified through surveys of practitioners, and updated every 4-5
years.
AVA completed an update of this content outline in
early 2004, identifying the following five Core
Competencies:
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Professional Principles (ethics, pluralism, professional development,
advocacy)
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Leadership (types and
models)
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Management ( models, tools,
accountability)
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Planning (strategic,
operational)
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Human Resources Management (volunteers,
staff)
A detailed Content
Outline that further defines
these core competencies is available. This outline forms the basis
for the AVA credential, Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA),
beginning with the 2005 credentialing cycle.
Are you developing a course or curricula in
volunteer administration? If so, the Content Outline will serve as an excellent
guide for how you can ensure your content is consistent with the standards
established by AVA. If you wish to use this Content Outline for this purpose
AVA requests that you complete a Letter of Intent form and return it to
AVA. You may also want to consider AVA Educational Registration
for your workshop or course as a way to obtain
additional visibility and credibility.
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