mgt2svm volunteer management
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
MGT2SVM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesIndividual project, in class exam, group project
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsMGT3SVM
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsHours spent working in placements may have visa implications for international students
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Working with volunteers in sport: Theory and practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCuskelly,G., Auld, C. & Hoye, R.
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherROUTLEDGE.
ISBN9780415384537
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 35 - 43
One 6.00 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Volunteering 6 hours in an organised program/event in the not for profit sector
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 35
One 4.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1000 words | Other written exam | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | Assignment | Group | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1000 words | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 35 - 43
One 6.00 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Volunteering 6 hours in an organised program/event in the not for profit sector
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 35
One 4.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1000 words | Other written exam | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | Assignment | Group | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1000 words | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Cranbourne (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 35 - 43
One 6.00 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Volunteering 6 hours in an organised program/event in the not for profit sector
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 35
One 4.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1000 words | Other written exam | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | Assignment | Group | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1000 words | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |