PAVRO membership includes monthly e-Powerline newsletters, significant discounts on PAVRO Conference and workshops, FREE webinars, participation in the Mentor/Mentee Program, designation through Certification/Recertification, discounted VMPC membership, FREE membership to the Canadian Journal for Volunteer Resource Management (CVJRM), a vote at Annual General Meeting and more!    

*NEW*

For 2021, and in recognition of the impact the pandemic is having on members, PAVRO is pleased to offer the following membership incentives:

Refer-A-Friend:  For every new* member referral you make to PAVRO who purchases one of three available full-price PAVRO memberships (Individual; AVA Member; or Group Rate for Organizations) you will receive a $25 PAVRO credit toward future purchases.  This could include:  membership renewal, or conference.  The credit cannot be applied to the discounted VMPC membership available through PAVRO. 

a) For Student/Retiree/Supporter members:  For every new* member referral you make to PAVRO who purchases either a student, retiree, or support membership, you will receive a $10 PAVRO credit towards future purchases.  This could include:  membership renewal or conference.
*New means either a brand new PAVRO member or a returning member whose membership has been lapsed for a minimum of 12 months.

Covid-19 Recovery:  If Covid-19 has resulted in your position being impacted and you are currently not working due to lay-off/furlough, PAVRO is offering a 50% discount on the Individual or AVA Member fees.  New members or renewing members utilizing this incentive are eligible to receive the discounted VMPC membership offered by PAVRO.  To access this membership incentive, please call PAVRO directly at 416-907-1007; this option is not available on the website.

Installment Payments:  Available to all three full-price membership levels:  Individual, AVA Member, and Group Rate for Organizations.  One-third of the membership fee is due up-front, with a second installment due 30 days later and the final installment due 60 days later. Accessing this option requires you to contact PAVRO at 416-907-1007 to set up the payment schedule with Administrator Johanne Deschamps. 

Please see our FAQ’s for more information.

Membership Levels for 2021

• Individual:  For Volunteer Engagement professionals whether working or not working. $168.00 + HST.
• AVA member: Current AVA members receive a discount of $25.00 off the Individual member rate. You will be required to upload a current AVA membership receipt during the application process.
• Group Rate:  If your organization has 3 or more volunteer professionals each joining at the same time, each member will receive a $50.00 discount each off the Individual price.  You will be required to list 2+ names of colleagues (from same work location) also purchasing their own PAVRO group rate memberships. 
• Student: For those currently enrolled in an accredited College Volunteer Management program. Proof of enrollment required.  $30.60 + HST.  You will be required to upload proof of enrollment during the application process. 
• Supporter / Retiree: For those who are NOT currently being paid as a Volunteer Engagement professional, such as retired professionals or those in other professions. $30.60 + HST.
  
• VMPC:  PAVRO members can choose to join VMPC for a discounted fee. The regular price is $80.00  the cost for PAVRO members is $45.00.  (NEW.....Please tick the box at the end of your application to include VMPC 2020 Membership as an additional cost).