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Applications for our CPD 2021 program are now open. 

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program is voluntary, exclusive to members and only $50 (ex GST) in 2021.

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.

Why join the CPD program?

Receive a formal certification awarding you the right to have Professional Leaders of Volunteers (PLV) after your name
Be inspired to up-skill and gain more knowledge
Promote your point of difference to current and future employers
Be recognised for the learning you’re already doing/planning to undertake

What are participants saying?

80

planned their professional development more proactively

88

achieved sector wide awareness of volunteer management as a profession

80

strongly agreed the program met their expectations

55

easily accessed other external PD opportunities

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Accumulate 16 CPD points through a combination of activities:

  • Professional development, events and services offered by Volunteering Victoria
  • Professional development at your organisation
  • Reading relevant industry articles/newsletters 
  • Mentoring colleagues/members in volunteering management 
  • Reflective practice
  • You can now gain points CPD points by undertaking training with CPD endorsed organisations
DOWNLOAD 2021 CPD BROCHURE
CPD Activity Validation Form
DOWNLOADS 2021 KEY DOCUMENTS
REFLECTIVE WRITING GUIDE
FIND OUT ABOUT CPD ENDORSED PARTNERS

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If you were registered for the 2020 CPD program, there is no need to register again. You will be automatically rolled over to the 2021 CPD program.

  1. Click apply below and fill in your application form
  2. Receive your welcome pack along with a personalised link to your Activity Validation form
  3. To achieve a minimum of 16 CPD points, participate in CPD activities that suit you. Consult with your manager on activity choices that are aligned with your career goals
  4. Update your Activity Validation Form every two months and/or at the end of December 2021
  5. Gain 16 CPD points by the end of the year and receive your formal certificate and option to use PLV after your name!
Apply here

The program was motivating, providing a welcome structure, sense of collegiality and recognition for those who dedicate time for on-going 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.