VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

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Overview

In this subject, you will explore the theory and practice of managing volunteer labour in the community sector. You will learn about the nature and scope of volunteering, the theory and practice of recruiting and the challenges of managing and developing volunteers in a range of sport and other contexts. … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject, you will explore the theory and practice of managing volunteer labour in the community sector. You will learn about the nature and scope of volunteering, the theory and practice of recruiting and the challenges of managing and developing volunteers in a range of sport and other contexts. You will examine specific issues related to the management of volunteers in specialised roles (officials, coaches, administrators and event volunteers) and specific legal issues relevant to volunteers.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Subject coordinator

Pam Kappelides

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Working with volunteers in sport: Theory and practice

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

6 hours

Location of work based learning:Flexible

Work based learning additional requirements:

Students are to undertake a minimum of 6 hours volunteer experiences and journal entry, equivalent to 1000 words. Students may choose any volunteer or charity organisation as approved by the subject co-ordinator.

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Develop and incorporate a comprehensive volunteer program for a non-profit organisation

Demonstrate a systematic approach to volunteer recruitment through effective policy development, selection, screening, organisations and role orientation, matching skills to roles, support and supervision, and evaluation procedures

Develop and assess the impact of non-profit voluntary service on social change and community development

Understand and analyse contemporary concepts and approaches to volunteer management

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