Module Descriptors
MANAGING VOLUNTEERING
FINA70089
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Penny Vincent
Email: P.E.Vincent@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 138
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The programme will be delivered primarily through independent learning. The independent study hours will be devoted to 40 hours volunteering and to reflection on the activity of volunteering. Ten hours will be allotted for the Involved student volunteering service induction and to work with a supervisor who will oversee the voluntary activity.
Students will have access to Blackboard VLE for learning materials and groups discussion.
Students will have access to Blackboard VLE for learning materials and groups discussion.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio to include a reflective learning diary and essay, a skills analysis, a goal analysis and confirmation of at least 40 hours volunteering experience 70% [Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4]
Individual presentation 30% [Learning Outcome 1]
Individual presentation 30% [Learning Outcome 1]
Module Indicative Content
This module will explore the content of voluntary activity in its practical application. It is designed for these who either:
a. have undertaken 40 hours of voluntary activity
b. are currently in the process of undertaking 40 hours of voluntary activity
c. have found a voluntary placement and can complete the 40 hours during the module.
The module will focus on the practical activity of volunteering with a specific focus on leadership, and reflection on management of the volunteering process.
a. have undertaken 40 hours of voluntary activity
b. are currently in the process of undertaking 40 hours of voluntary activity
c. have found a voluntary placement and can complete the 40 hours during the module.
The module will focus on the practical activity of volunteering with a specific focus on leadership, and reflection on management of the volunteering process.
Module Texts
Department for Communities and Local Government http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/
Institute for Volunteering Research www.ivr.org.uk
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
National Council for Voluntary Organisations www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
NCVO (2008) The Voluntary Agencies Directory 2008 NCVO Publications
R Potter (2000) Worldwide Volunteering for Young People (2nd Ed) How To Books
Institute for Volunteering Research www.ivr.org.uk
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
National Council for Voluntary Organisations www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
NCVO (2008) The Voluntary Agencies Directory 2008 NCVO Publications
R Potter (2000) Worldwide Volunteering for Young People (2nd Ed) How To Books
Module Resources
Library - where you will find relevant textbooks and journals
Internet - where you will find relevant website
Involved community volunteering office - Students Union and Staffordshire University Volunteering scheme - for support with all aspects of your volunteering placement, from finding one, to claiming expenses.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Internet - where you will find relevant website
Involved community volunteering office - Students Union and Staffordshire University Volunteering scheme - for support with all aspects of your volunteering placement, from finding one, to claiming expenses.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.