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Details for HRM216 Volunteer Management

Managing volunteers well is important for the effectiveness of non-profit and community organisations. This subject offers a comprehensive overview of the sociological and historical roles of volunteers, both in Australia and globally. Students will explore volunteer motivation, management techniques, and the strategic utilisation of volunteer efforts to maximise the benefits of volunteer involvement while aligning it with organisational goals.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: HRM216
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Bernardo Gomez

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • at least 80 credit points including HRM201—Fundamentals of Human Resource Management and MAN101—Introduction to Management

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Describe historically and sociologically the role of volunteers in Australian and international communities. This includes volunteerism in Christian and NFP organizations;
  2. Analyse various theories and approaches to understanding volunteer motivation;
  3. Describe key approaches and theories to volunteer management;
  4. Discuss the effective use of volunteers, including the value, costs and benefits of utilizing a volunteer workforce;
  5.  Identify key issues in the volunteer management and critically assess theoretically-based solutions. This includes issues such as: recruitment, training, induction/orientation and PD of volunteers;  supervision of volunteers; retaining volunteers;  aligning expectations of volunteers and organisations; use of volunteer boards of management within the community NFP sector; responsibilities and obligations of an employer of volunteers; and legal requirements (such as WHS).

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Minor Essay 30% (2000 words)
  • Forum Discussions 20% (2500 words)
  • Class Presentation 50% (15mins plus 2500 word write up)

Prescribed Text