About the program
The courses align with the accepted professional and program standards established by the VMPC, Volunteer Canada and the National Occupational Standards. This program will provide you with the knowledge, resources, and tools to be effective, creative and inspiring managers of volunteers. It is delivered online and can be completed within a year.
You will receive up-to-date professional information, resources and the tools necessary to develop and implement best practices. Using a unique portfolio approach, you will create a customized set of tools and resources for an organization.
It is strongly recommended that you have previous experience as a volunteer or working with or supporting volunteers. The program is ideal for anyone who works in a paid, unpaid or supportive role with volunteers in various sectors from faith-based or community organizations to large hospitals and municipalities.
Many areas of volunteer management intersect and align with Human Resources Management best practices. The skills are highly transferable for supervisory or leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector, or for those exploring a new career.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to lead positive change in your communities through facilitating quality volunteer engagement. You can use the program as a foundation to further your professional development and apply it to the education criteria required for writing the Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) exam.
Program information
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
Note re: admission requirements
- Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.
Admission procedures
- Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
Program requirements
Graduate opportunities
Program outcomes
- Formulate and implement strategies to address trends and issues in volunteerism that support volunteer engagement, mitigate risks and enhance volunteer services.
- Develop a volunteer management plan, based on national standards and professional competencies, that strategically engages volunteers and supports organizational goals.
- Evaluate volunteer contributions and communicate their impact to the organization and community.
- Apply the Dimensions of Ethical Conduct for Volunteer Management Professionals to volunteer management plans and practices.
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Program contact
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Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026
Disclaimer
The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.