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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.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

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

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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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:
1.
Develop and incorporate a comprehensive volunteer program for a non-profit organisation
2.
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
3.
Develop and assess the impact of non-profit voluntary service on social change and community development
4.
Understand and analyse contemporary concepts and approaches to volunteer management

Learning activities

Individual project, in class exam, group project

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