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

to maintain a membership database that is searchable by region and geographical location
to offer a national network of contacts where practitioners can connect (across disciplines) to discuss issues surrounding the speaking voice
to advocate for recognition, fair pay, and professional working conditions for all voice professionals
to provide timely information on professional development workshops and conferences
to provide mentorship opportunities to students and early career professionals with notable practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines
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

Listing in the CVA Membership Directory (searchable by geographical location and area of specialization)
Access to the CVA Listserv and archival documents: connecting you with voice professionals and practices across the country
Access to the CVA Facebook page
Timely information on professional development workshops and conferences
Access to mentorship opportunities with notable practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines
Early bird discounted fees for National CVA Conferences
Advocacy for recognition, fair remuneration, and professional working conditions
Voting rights at the chapter and national level

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Professional
($130 CDN / year)

Voice and speech professionals (including health care professionals) who have:

a post-graduate degree in a related field with 2+ years of teaching/practice OR
an under-graduate degree in a related field with 3+ years of teaching/practice OR
4 years of individual study with recognized teachers with 3+ years of teaching professional OR
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:

an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a related field OR
4 years of individual study with recognized teachers OR
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

Applications are processed online and are reviewed by a committee
To apply please fill out our online Application Form

INFORMATION REQUESTED ON APPLICATION FORM

Professional Affiliation / Institution
Proof of Training: degrees, letters of reference, etc.
Professional Organizations
Resume detailing any applicable work experience, publications, and areas of specialization
Photo of Student ID card (for student/graduate membership)

Apply

Professional ($130 CDN / year)

Retired - 65+ ($105 CDN / year)

Early Career ($75 CDN / year)

Student & Graduate ($55 CDN / year)

HOW TO APPLY

Professional
($130 CDN / year)

Retired - 65+
($105 CDN / year)

Early Career
($75 CDN / year)

Student & Graduate
($55 CDN / year)