Volunteer Specific Training

NCUA

The NCUA Board requires that volunteer directors of federal credit unions meet or obtain minimum ability to read a credit union income statement and balance sheet. The required level of financial literacy will depend on the complexity of the credit union. More on the regulation can be found on this webpage.

NWCUA

In today's rapidly changing financial services climate, credit unions are finding they must be able to rely upon the leadership skills of their elected officials. The NWCUA's 2013 Volunteers' Conference prepares credit union volunteers to work efficiently, make informed decisions and improve credit union performance by understanding key issues that are impacting the industry. This regionally unique event offers national-quality learning for both new and experienced volunteers--with the valued convenience of a regional location.

CUNA

CUNA’s Board Financial Literacy Certificate. This certificate can be earned in one of three ways:

1. Attend The CUNA Volunteer Certification School which goes beyond the basics to provide your board members
   information regarding key areas of the credit union. CUNA Volunteer Certification School. Attendees also have the opportunity to become a Certified Credit Union Volunteer (CCUV) and earn the Board Financial Literacy Certificate. Get more details and see all that CUNA’s Volunteer Certification School has to offer.
2. Complete six self-study CUNA Volunteer Achievement Program (VAP) courses including: Financial Reports for Volunteers, Managing Risk for Volunteers, Financial Management, Asset-Liability Management for Directors, The Basics of Risk Assessment for Volunteers, and Understanding Audit Reports.

CUNA’s Volunteer Network keeps members informed and connected with their credit union peers by providing exclusive access to current industry news and research. Learn more.