Applications for the 2025 CPD Program are now closed.
If you believe you can complete the program requirements in the calendar year, please contact [email protected] to be considered.
As a member of Volunteering Victoria, you understand the value of life-long learning and professional development.
The 16 point CPD Program for Professional Leader of Volunteers is a formal avenue to improve your knowledge, skills and future employability through accreditation.
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program is exclusive to members and only $50 (ex GST).
Video: Hear from former Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers, Anthony Carbines, on the CPD program.
Why join the CPD program?
Receive a formal certification awarding you the right to have ‘Professional Leaders of Volunteers (PLV)‘ after your name
Promote your point of difference to current and future employers
Be recognised for the learning you’re already doing or planning to undertake
Be inspired to up-skill and gain more knowledge
How it works
To achieve a minimum of 16 CPD points, participate in professional development activities that suit you and log these through the online portal. Consult with your manager on activity choices that are aligned with your career goals.
You can accumulate points through a combination of activities:
- Professional development, events and services offered by Volunteering Victoria
- Professional development at your organisation
- Undertaking training with CPD endorsed partners
- Reading relevant industry articles/newsletters
- Mentoring colleagues/members in volunteer management
- Reflective practice
Find more information about the program via the links below.
What are participants saying?
80
planned their professional development more proactively
80
strongly agreed the program met their expectations
55
easily accessed other external PD opportunities
88
achieved sector wide awareness of volunteer management as a profession
”The program was motivating, providing a welcome structure, sense of collegiality and recognition for those who dedicate time for ongoing learning. This program seems a good fit for a profession that needs to continuously evolve to stay relevant in an ever changing world. It is great to see the initiative going National.
- CPD participant
CPD program evaluation
In 2023, Monash University Business School researchers were engaged to conduct an evaluation of our CPD program. The research will be completed across two stages to investigate perceptions and attitudes regarding the CPD program:
- A focus group discussion with volunteer managers currently participating in the CPD program
- A survey of existing and past program participants
The findings of the focus group study will guide the scope and development of the second stage of the research. These are outlined in the full report, linked below.
The combined findings from both studies will provide a profound understanding of how to enhance the effectiveness of future CPD programs, and in turn, better equip volunteer managers to excel in their roles.
