mgt3svm volunteer management
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
MGT3SVM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the theory and practice of managing volunteer labour in the community sector. Students 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. Students 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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Hours spent working in placements may have visa implications for international students
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Working with volunteers in sport: Theory and practice | Prescribed | Cuskelly,G., Auld, C. & Hoye, R. | ROUTLEDGE, 2006. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and incorporate a comprehensive volunteer program for a non-profit organisation
- Activities:
- Individual Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
02. 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
- Activities:
- Seminar Presentation and End of Semester Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Assess the impact of non-profit voluntary service on social change and community development
- Activities:
- Group Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Appraise and analyse contemporary concepts and approaches to volunteer management
- Activities:
- Individual Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size80
Enrolment information constrained by available industry placements first come first serve basis
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Dates for workshops during the week of 27/08-24/09 and 8/10"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| one 1-hour end of semester test | 30 | 02 | |
| one 2,000-word group assignment | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| one volunteer experience journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words | 20 | 01, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size80
Enrolment information constrained by available industry placements first come first serve basis
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Six 4.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop Format from 9am-1pm weeks 5-10 only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| one 1-hour end of semester test | 30 | 02 | |
| one 2,000-word group assignment | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| one volunteer experience journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words | 20 | 01, 04 |