Volunteer Management Foundations – Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) Approved

Course description

This course gives students a broad overview of the framework organizations and volunteer programs need to engage and support volunteers effectively. It incorporates current professional standards from the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement, VMPC professional standards and competencies, the Screening Handbook by Public Safety Canada, and HR Council National Occupational Standards. The diversity, scope, and changing landscape of volunteerism in Canada are explored. The impact of current trends and volunteer motivations are introduced. National screening standards, risk management, policies and procedures, and organizational readiness are highlighted. There will be an opportunity to develop an organizational policy and procedure for a volunteer program and assess volunteer activities for risk using a risk assessment tool. The role of a volunteer manager, professional competencies and ethics are introduced and evaluated using professional tools. Students will identify their values, beliefs, and connection to volunteerism by creating a personal philosophy on volunteerism. The role of volunteer Board members in not-for-profit organizations is explored. This online course has optional virtual classroom components.

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