CBDM Approves Volunteer Leadership Activities for CE
The CBDM has now approved Volunteer Leadership as a qualifying activity for continuing education. An individual serving in a volunteer activity (in a leadership position such as a board member, committee chairperson, etc.), for an organization and for which no compensation is received, can now receive CE hours.
Volunteer Leadership Activities
Requests for CE for volunteer leadership activities will be based on the following:a. Organization for which activities are contributed must be related to a domain in the Detailed Content Outline
b. The activity must be at a leadership level and in a non-compensated role
c. A maximum of two CE may be accrued per year, with a total of six CE in a three-year recertification period.
d. CE will not be awarded until date of service ends
Verifiable documentation
The following must be included when submitting CE for volunteer leadership activities:a. Dates of service.
b. Letter of verification with dates of service from the organization.
c. Position description for the volunteer role.
d. Summary of purpose and evaluation
For more information, please refer to the CBDM Guide to Maintaining Your CDM, CFPP Credential.