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AHVRP Highlights

  • 2012 AHVRP Annual Conference
    Omni Dallas Hotel
    Dallas, TX
    Dates: Sept. 19 - 22, 2012







Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services
 The CAVS Credential

CAVS status provides both internal and external rewards. CAVS certificants enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of healthcare. CAVS is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP) is pleased to offer this credential that recognizes its members as proficient in their field.  In 2010, AHVRP began collaboration with CCVA (Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration) for management of the CAVS program.  Under this agreement, all current CAVS retained their certification.

Listen to an in-depth discussion of the CAVS program and download the handouts.

Candidates will take the exam via a web-based e-testing service at their own facilities once specific requirements are fulfilled regarding proctoring of the exam.  For more information on how to schedule an exam please visit the CCVA website. Another valuable resouce is the 3rd edition CAVS Review Guide designed to help you pass the exam. AHVRP member Staci E. Fry M.A., CAVS, Director, Volunteer Services, Great River Health Systems, in West Burlington, IA, said, " I reviewed all of the materials recommended by the AHVRP as well as participated in a CAVS prep webinar. Both were very helpful coupled with my experience -- bottom line is to just relax and rely on what you already know."

Click here to order CAVS Review Guide.
Click here for CAVS Application.
Click here for CAVS FAQs.
Click here for CAVS Handbook

CAVS Renewals

CAVS renewals will be processed through AHVRP. The criteria to renew remains unchanged (45 contact hours/3 years). CAVS who choose to renew by re-test will take the CAVS exam through CCVA.

Click here for CAVS Renewal Application.

Exam Fees

  • AHVRP members -- $250
  • Non-members -- $375

Renewal Fees

  • AHVRP members -- $135
  • Non-members -- $225
  • Late renewals -- $50 additional charge

Fees may be made via credit card using PayPal on this website, or by check made payable to CCVA.  For complete details, download the CAVS Candidate Handbook and Application.

Questions?
If you need further assistance, please contact:

CCVA Executive Director
Katie Campbell
 CAVS@cvacert.org 
(804)794-8689

AHVRP Certification Chair
Pam Lemp
plemp@sleh.com 
(832) 355-3660

AHVRP Education Coordinator
Lisa Hinkle
lhinkle@aha.org
(312) 422-3936

About CCVA

The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management by certifying individuals who demonstrate knowledge and competence in the leadership of volunteers.  In addition to the CAVS, CCVA also manages the Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA).  CVA is an international credential awarded to practitioners with at least 3 years of experience who successfully complete an exam and written portfolio process. Originally developed by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) several decades ago, the credentialing program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.

CAVS/CVA

CAVS and CVA are two separate certifications managed by CCVA.  Click here to view the differences of the two certifications. For more information visit http://www.cvacert.org/