We invite you to be part of an educational initiative which recognizes existing skills in the management of volunteers and provides a nationally recognised qualification specialising in volunteer management.
During November and December 2011, representatives from Swinburne and Eastern Volunteers met with managers and supervisors of volunteers, CEO’s from community sector organisations and local government staff to share ideas about developing a fresh course:
- selecting appropriate course units
- contextualising course content
- discussing case studies and scenarios
- identifying appropriate workplace assessment tasks
As a result of these discussions we are pleased to offer the Diploma of Management (Volunteer Management). The first course starts in March 2012. It will include units which are particularly relevant to those who work with and supervise volunteers:
- manage people performance
- ensure team effectiveness
- ensure a safe workplace
- manage projects
- manage budgets and financial plans
- manage diversity in the workplace
- Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
- Plan and implement service marketing
More information about the course can be downloaded here, plus separate descriptions of each unit. You’re welcome to attend open information and enrolment sessions for the program, to be held at Swinburne University campuses:
Tuesday 7 Feb, 4—6pm, Lilydale campus (Melways 38 E7)
Wednesday 15 Feb, 9.30—11.30am, Croydon (Melways 50 K5)
If you’d like to attend the information sessions or discuss the course with a Swinburne staff member, please contact Robyn Bell (Business Development Manager), on 0414 581 942 or rbell@swin.edu.au. And please tell us if you’re interested in the program but can’t attend the information sessions. We’re very happy to keep in touch.
