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Why have an accreditation program? At the heart of conservation volunteer organisations are the people who volunteer their time to do the conservation work. This goodwill cannot be assumed – it must be continually nurtured and professionally managed. This accreditation program has been developed for conservation volunteer organisations around the world to assist them to deliver a high quality volunteer experience professionally. The accreditation program sets benchmark standards, assists organisations achieve the standards, and rewards those who maintain the standards. It has been designed to:
A key aspect of the accreditation program focuses on the practices needed to provide a safe and satisfying conservation volunteer experience. Who will benefit and how?Conservation volunteer organisationsMost conservation volunteer organisations have developed their own standards that reflect their skills and resources – they are not necessarily aware of alternate ways to do things. Accreditation provides a basic set of standards for self-improvement and incentives to adopt these standards. The object of adopting these standards is to improve the viability and reputation of the organisation and the satisfaction of its team. As well, accreditation will make it easier for organisations to share programs and volunteers. VolunteersAn international accreditation program provides a mark of quality assurance and helps people choose conservation volunteer activities across different countries and different organisations with confidence. Organisations that fund conservation volunteer projects.Governments and companies want to know that their resources are used efficiently and effectively. Accreditation provides some assurance that the conservation organisation will adhere to good practice in risk management and other important areas of business management, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome. Host communities.Host communities want conservation activities to be delivered and managed in responsible ways that limit adverse impacts. By working with accredited volunteer organisations, communities can be more confident that projects will be conducted and completed in ways that are socially, culturally and environmentally responsible. Find out moreTo find out more about the accreditation program download This document is in PDF format. To read PDF you need access to Acrobat Reader – you can download Acrobat Reader for free from www.adobe.com You can also download the Accreditation Application Form in: Click here for more information
Request to Review Application for Accreditation in the Conservation Volunteer Alliance Submit Intention of Application for Accreditation in the Conservation Volunteer Alliance |
Conservation volunteer organisations are renowned for their passion, commitment and practical achievements – they get things done.