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Glossary of Terms

A guide for professional administrators of volunteer resources working in the voluntary sector. Its purpose is to help standardize the use and understanding of professionally related words and concepts. It has been compiled by using appropriate and public sources.

The voluntary sector is huge and complex, and PAVR-O does not in any way assume that this list is complete. PAVR-O welcomes and encourages suggested additions and/or revisions. Please forward these to Erin Spinks, Director of Partnerships at partnerships@pavro.on.ca.

Standards of Practice

Entry-level competencies for the management of volunteer resources. They address the knowledge, attitudes and skill requirements of the professional Administrator of Volunteer Resources. While this person may be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, be solely designated as the leader of volunteers or wear several other hats, the core requirements for success are listed in the document.

The Abstract (pdf) is available for download. Copies of the complete Standards of Practice are available electronically in the Members Only section. Hard copies are available ($15.00 members/ $20.00 non-members) through the PAVR-O office.