Version Effective: 20th of February, 2019
Version Effective: 20th of February, 2019

PDC59202 - Be an Effective Volunteer in a Community Setting

Course Details

Course Summary

This online Short Course provides an introduction to the nature of volunteer work, the importance of volunteer work to the community and principles of volunteering. The course covers elements of preparing to work as a volunteer, your rights and responsibilities, and outlines the Universal Declaration on Volunteering including current national volunteering codes and standards.

The fee for this short course will be $25.00.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.  Enrolment is suitable for anyone interested in becoming an effective volunteer in a community setting.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit Short Course Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://cpd.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Mixed Mode courses are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools and/or workshops.
  • Online courses are delivered using online resources only.
  • On-campus courses are delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching at CQUniversity campuses.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details , including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

1 hour

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the role of the volunteer in the community
  2. Understand the principles of volunteering and the alignment to the Universal Declaration on Volunteering
  3. Recall the legal obligations and responsibilities of the volunteer in the community.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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