FADVS CERTIFICATION APPLICATION



FLORIDA ASSOCIATIONOFDIRECTORSOFVOLUNTEER SERVICESCERTIFICATION PROGRAMReviewed and amended October 2004HISTORY OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMIn 1987, the Florida Association of Directors of Volunteer Services (FADVS) organized a committee whose purpose was to develop a statewide certification program that would promote and recognize professionalism in the field of volunteer management. Through its implementation on March 21, 1990, Florida became the third state to develop a comprehensive certification program for its membership.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe overall goal and objectives of the Certification program are focused in four major areas:To set professional standards by which directors may evaluate their level of proficiency and competence within a standardized review process.To recognize excellence and validate professionalism in volunteer management.To increase knowledge through the promotion of continuing education on an ongoing basis with the Certification Maintenance Program.To encourage peer networking among the FADVS membership through the Resource CDVS Applicant Program. CLARIFICATIONThis Certification Program is not the same as, nor does it duplicate the American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (ASDVS) Certification Program, or the ASDVS Program for Professional Achievement (P.P.A.)The FADVS Certification Program is not the same as, nor is it affiliated with, the Association for Volunteer Administration (A.V.A.) Certification Program, which is a multi-discipline national certification completed within a three-year period.The FADVS Certification Program offers a detailed assessment of overall knowledge and professional skills of volunteer managers, coordinators, and assistants working specifically in health care.CERTIFICATION COMMITTEEThe Certification Committee is comprised of certified Directors of Volunteer Services responsible for overseeing the certification process, the content of the examination, and the coordination of mentorship of qualified candidates for the certification process, and the coordination of resources from the Educational Committee.It will be the responsibility of the Certification Committee to report to the FADVS Board of Directors the status of the certification process, consult on any proposed changes, and assist in the recognition of newly certified and re-certified Directors of Volunteer Services.ROLE OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEETo assist members in preparing for application and later for maintaining certification, the FADVS Education Committee is charged with selecting programs for the FADVS conference that promote professionalism and management skills enhancement. FADVS educational program hours are automatically approved for certification. Additionally, when there is question regarding the content of educational programs that are submitted for approval for recertification, the Certification Committee will be responsible for the consultation with the Educational Committee.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSAll certification applicants must fulfill these requirements:Active member in good standing for at least one year Have acquired experience and/or education as follows:Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience as a health care volunteer services director, OR:Two years experience as a health care volunteer services director with no college degreeHave attended a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education programs appropriate to the field of volunteer management and approved by the Educational Committee of the Certification program (not beyond two years prior to application) (form attached)Payment of $75.00 certification application fee (non-refundable)After receipt of the completed application and application fee the Certification Committee will mail a sealed examination to the designated proctor listed by the candidate as the representative from their organization. The examination will be sealed, signed by the proctor, and returned to the sending Certification Committee member.The candidate will be informed within seven (7) business days of receipt of the completed sealed exam as to the status of the examination and whether certification is to be awarded. RESOURCES AND PREPARATION FOR THE EXAMINATION Candidates for certification are strongly encouraged to prepare for the examination utilizing volunteer management resources including those provided by FADVS, ASDVS, AVA, local Dovia, and other organizations.FLORIDA ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICESApplication for CDVS: Certified Director of Volunteer ServicesTo apply for the CDVS examination, please complete the information as requested. Mail this form, the application fee, the documentation of 20 hours of education, and the proctor form to:Phyllis FitzwaterOrlando Health1221 Sligh BlvdOrlando, FL 32806Phone: 321-843-1333E-mail: Phyllis.Fitzwater@PERSONAL INFORMATION:Name:(First)(Middle)(Last)(Name of Organization)(Mailing Address)(City, State, Zip)(Daytime Telephone Number)(Fax Number)(E-mail Address)FADVS would like to notify your organization of successful completion of Certification. Please complete unless you would prefer we not notify your organization. NamePositionAddressCertification eligibility:I have been an active member of FADVS in good standing for at least one year.I have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as a healthcare volunteer services director, ORTwo years experience as a health care volunteer services director with no college degreeHave attended in the last two years a minimum of 20 hours of continuing educational programs appropriate to the field of volunteer management and approved by the Education Committee of the Certification Program. (Attachment)FADVS CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONApplicant Name:Position Title:Institute Name:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip:Telephone #:Email address:Name of C.E.O.:Name of Direct Supervisor:% Time Managing Volunteers:Other Responsibilities:POSITION/PROGRAM DATAYears in Present Position:Non-Profit Institution:Years in Institution:Investor-Owned:# of Overall Employees:# of beds:# of Volunteers:# of RSVP Volunteers:# of Active Volunteers:# of Red Cross Volunteers:# of Teen Volunteers:# of Hospice Volunteers:# of Auxilians:# of Vol. Dept. Staff:Others:Title:Others:Title:EDUCATIONHigh School Graduate:Name:College Graduate:Name:Years Attended:City/State:Year Graduated:Degree(s):Other Education:Specify:Other Education:Specify:ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPSORGANIZATIONYEAR JOINED LEADERSHIP POSITION HELDFADVSASDVSOTHERPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(List most recent positions first)Position:Dates:Institution:Location:Position:Dates:Institution:Location:Position:Dates:Institution:Location:I hereby attest to the accuracy of the above and attached information. I understand that the FADVS Certification Committee may elect to verify any information detailed in the submitted portfolio.Signature:____________________________________ Date: ____________________APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSThe educational programming list gives the candidate a wide range of sources from which to choose educational opportunities.Certificates of Attendance are required for all programs and must be attached to the Certification Educational Attendance Record. (Other types of documentation such as workshop applications, hotel vouchers, or seminar handouts will not be accepted as proof of attendance.)Candidates are advised to retain copies of attendance records for their personal files in addition to the copies sent with your application.The following volunteer services management educational program categories have automatic approval by the FADVS Certification Committee:FADVS educational seminars and other educational programs sponsored by the association.Florida Hospital Association (FHA) sponsored programsPrograms sponsored by the American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (ASDVS).American Hospital Association (AHA) programsSoutheastern Association of DVS programsAssociation of Volunteer Administrators (AVA) programsFADVS Regional Councils programsConferences sponsored by the Points of Light FoundationThe following educational program categories have been approved for consideration by the FADVS Certification Committee. You must apply for approval by contacting the Certification Committee. All programs that require approval must be approved prior to applying for FADVS Certification or Maintenance. Attach approval form to each attendance certificate of each program requiring approval.1. Continuing Education Programs pertaining directly to volunteer management skills and professional development.University/College/Community College courses pertaining to professional skills enhancement.National or regional teleconference which relate to volunteer services management.Institution sponsored management enhancement programs (Maximum 10 hours per renewal cycle.)Community based programs (for example – Voluntary Action Centers)Structured self-directed learning/correspondence courses (Maximum 5 hours)Community leadership volunteer involvement (i.e., board member)(Maximum 5 hours per renewal period.)8. Volunteer Management Seminar Presenter. This category recognizes that education is attained in preparing for seminar presentations. Each seminar may be used only once for educational credit. (Maximum 5 hours per renewal cycle.)Questions regarding educational programming should be directed to a member of the FADVS Certification Committee.CERTIFICATION EDUCATION HOUR SUMMARYNAME______________________________________DATE____________________INITIAL CERTIFICATION ______________ OR MAINTENANCE_____________AUTOMATIC APPROVAL FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS # OF HOURSFADVS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCESFLORIDA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMAMERICAN SOCIETY OF DIRECTORS OF VOLUNTEER SVCSAMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMSFADVS REGIONAL COUNCIL PROGRAMS (MAX 10 HOURS)SOUTHEASTERN HOSPITAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATORS (AVA)POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATIONINSTITUTION SPONSORED PROGRAM (MAX 10 HOURS)TOTAL NUMBER OF APPROVED HOURS - - - REGENTS’ APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSCONTINUING EDUCATION UNITSUNIVERSITY/COLLEGE COURSECOMMUNITY COURSE/ADULT EDUCATIONNATIONAL/REGIONAL TELECONFERENCECOMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMSSTRUCTURED SELF DIRECTED LEARNING/CORRESPPONDENCE (MAX 5)COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT (MAX 10)VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SEMINAR PRESENTER (MAX 5)OTHER: (SPECIFY)OTHER: (SPECIFY)SUBTOTAL HOURS FOR AUTOMATIC APPROVALSUBTOTAL HOURS OF APPLIED FOR APPROVALTOTAL HOURS OF ACCUMULATED EDUCATION/TRAININGREQUIREMENTS: 20 HOURS INITIAL CERT – 40 HOURS MAINTENANCEProctor InformationThe proctor will be a staff member with administrative responsibility, representing and employed by the candidate’s organization.The proctor will receive by Fed Ex the sealed examination and will verify the seal is intact upon receipt and that they have sealed the completed examination upon completion.The proctor will, along with the candidate, sign, date, and indicate the completion time for the examination.Name of ProctorTitleMailing Address of ProctorE-mail Address of ProctorPhone Number of ProctorFLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORSOF VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROCTOR FORMI verify that I have received the FADVS certification examination in a sealed envelope, and the seal was intactI verify that the candidate has requested me to proctor this examinationI verify that the candidate was proctored under my supervision on the below date and received no assistance in completion of the examination___________________________________________________________________________NameTitleDate of receipt of Examination:Time candidate initiated the Examination:Time candidate completed Examination:Examination sealed and Mailed on this date:SignatureDate ................
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