VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
MGT3SVM
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.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pam Kappelides
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MGT2SVM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: Hours spent working in placements may have visa implications for international students
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Working with volunteers in sport: Theory and practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Cuskelly,G., Auld, C. & Hoye, R.
Year: 2006
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced: Self Sourced
Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject
Total hours/days required: 6 hours
Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible
WBL addtional requirements: Students are to undertake a minimum of 6 hours of 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 & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pam 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 hrs 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pam 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Greg Dingle
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 hours industry based learning-off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Volunteering 6 hrs in an organised program/event in the not for profit sector
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |