Volunteer Management Foundations

Discover the foundation pieces for successful engagement of volunteer resources. Developing a good planning process, based on recruitment/involvement models and current research on volunteering, will lead to better success when engaging volunteers. Learn to build an organizational culture where the staff-volunteer team will ultimately work together to accomplish the mission/goals of the organization. This course applies the new National Occupational Standards for Managers of Volunteer Resources developed by the Human Resources Council of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Association of Volunteer Resource Managers.

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

  • OnlineClosed

    MAY 12-AUG 18

    Reference number
    CRN 30354
    Course fee$422.35

    Registration closed

  • OnlineOpen

    SEP 08-DEC 15

    Reference number
    CRN 11184
    Course fee$422.35

Course Materials

Course Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for this course unless otherwise stated. Make sure you have acquired these materials before your course starts.

Please review our textbook website for guidance on purchasing a textbook. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a textbook, please contact onlinelearning@confederationcollege.ca immediately.

  • Required Textbook

    VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION: Professional Practice

    by Keith Seel

    Publisher
    LexisNexis
    Edition
    4th
    ISBN9780433504788

    Note: This text will be used for all four Volunteer Management courses hosted by Fleming. Students who already have the 3rd edition will be fine. (3rd edition ISBN-10 : 0433490527, ISBN-13 : 978-0433490524

    Course CodeSF-MGMT61Registration CodeCF-OL062
  • Required Textbook

    Best of All

    by Linda L. Graff

    Publisher
    Energ!ze Inc.

    Note: Download at https://www.energizeinc.com/store/best_all

    Course CodeSF-MGMT61Registration CodeCF-OL062

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.