The following was developed by the Membership Committee: Paul de Jong (Chair), Jane Gooderham, Jane MacFarlane, Betty Moulton, Janine Pearson, Meredith Scott, Jennifer Toohey, Shannon Vickers
THE NATIONAL VOICE ASSOCIATION (NVA)
an organization of professionals dedicated to the speaking voice
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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to maintain a membership database that is searchable by region and geographical location
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to offer a national network of contacts where practitioners can connect (across disciplines) to discuss issues surrounding the speaking voice
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to advocate for recognition, fair pay, and professional working conditions for all voice professionals
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to provide timely information on professional development workshops and conferences
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to provide mentorship opportunities to students and early career professionals with notable practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines
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to chronicle the evolving stories of legacies and pedagogies, professional practices, practitioners, and their contributions to the field in Canada
OUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Speaking voice coaches, speech coaches, text coaches, singing teachers, vocologists, speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, audiologists, other voice and hearing scientists, dialect coaches, linguists, vocal presentation coaches, and students of voice pedagogy.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Listing in the CVA Membership Directory (searchable by geographical location and area of specialization)
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Access to the CVA Listserv and archival documents: connecting you with voice professionals and practices across the country
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Access to the CVA Facebook page
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Timely information on professional development workshops and conferences
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Access to mentorship opportunities with notable practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines
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Early bird discounted fees for National CVA Conferences
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Advocacy for recognition, fair remuneration, and professional working conditions
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Voting rights at the chapter and national level
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Professional
($130 CDN / year)
Voice and speech professionals (including health care professionals) who have:
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a post-graduate degree in a related field with 2+ years of teaching/practice OR
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an under-graduate degree in a related field with 3+ years of teaching/practice OR
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4 years of individual study with recognized teachers with 3+ years of teaching professional OR
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Professional certification in voice pedagogy or a related field with 3+ years of teaching/practice.
Professional members may hold office at any level.
Retired - 65+
($105 CDN / year)
A recognized professional who may not be practicing anymore.
Retired Professionals may hold office at any level.
Early Career
($75 CDN / year)
Voice and speech professionals who have just begun their practice as a teacher or coach and have:
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an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a related field OR
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4 years of individual study with recognized teachers OR
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Professional certification in voice pedagogy or a related field.
Student & Graduate
($55 CDN / year)
For those studying at an educational institution at the under-graduate or graduate level, OR for those studying independently with voice/speech professionals.
Student members receive all the benefits of full membership.
HOW TO APPLY
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Applications are processed online and are reviewed by a committee
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To apply please fill out our online Application Form
INFORMATION REQUESTED ON APPLICATION FORM
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Professional Affiliation / Institution
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Proof of Training: degrees, letters of reference, etc.
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Professional Organizations
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Resume detailing any applicable work experience, publications, and areas of specialization
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Photo of Student ID card (for student/graduate membership)