The implicit message of certification as a volunteer administrator is a promise to the public that you will not violate their trust because you have agreed to operate according to professional standards of practice.
The advantages of getting a credential such as a CVA means that:
- You’re seen as an expert and a resource for aspiring or novice volunteer managers and others seeking volunteer management assistance (Rizzardi 2005)
- Your opportunities to collaborate or network with peers and members of other disciplines on community issues, program and service development, and program coordination are enhanced.
- You acquire a certain cache and hence a sense of pride and professional accomplishment for having met its standards for admission to the field.
- You’re able to advance the profession by modeling the practice of high-quality volunteer management, mentoring others, continuing your own professional development, and meeting society’s needs in a way that preserves the dignity of those with whom you work and serve.
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