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Course description

Review the contributions of volunteers to charities and Canada's economy. Learn how to manage this valuable resource effectively by planning an appropriate volunteer program, motivating volunteers, providing meaningful volunteer job development and recruiting, selecting and training volunteers.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand the need for and use of volunteers
  • Understand the dimensions of and issues affecting volunteerism today
  • Critically discuss issues affecting volunteerism
  • Understand and apply a volunteer management process 
  • Critique volunteer management systems in existing volunteer agencies

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation:  XNPC 20008 - Introduction to Non-profit Management

Applies towards:

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Section title
Introduction to Voluntarism in the Nonprofit Sector
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 04, 2024 to Dec 02, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXMO non-credit $429.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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