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

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop and incorporate a comprehensive volunteer program for a non-profit organisation
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
03. Develop and assess the impact of non-profit voluntary service on social change and community development
04. Understand and analyse contemporary concepts and approaches to volunteer management

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word assignment

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO4

One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3

One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word assignment

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO4

One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3

One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word assignment

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO4

One 1-hour in class exam equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

One 3,000-word group assignment (group of 3 students, equivalent to 1000 words each)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3

One (six hour) volunteer experience and journal entry; equivalent to 1,000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO4