Managing In Voluntary Organisations

Course Code: 3VOL1220
University Level: Three (20 Credits)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Organisational Change at level 2.
Delivery Method: Distance learning, paper and/or online
Start Date: June 2010 (existing students only)
Course Duration: 1 Term
Course Fees: 20 credits - see the finance page for more information.
Further Study: Optional part of the Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies

Course Description:

This course is about managing in voluntary organisations or what it takes to turn visions into action in these organisations.

Most voluntary organisations come into being to turn the vision of an individual or group into practical action. Whether large or small, long-established or recently formed, with a large paid staff or volunteer-led, all voluntary organisations engage in management in order to do this.

The course explores the key management processes of strategic planning, attracting and managing resources, managing people and managing service delivery and campaigning. It examines what makes managing in voluntary organisations different to managing elsewhere. The themes of the module are:

Managing in a value-based organisations
Differences between voluntary organisations
Equal opportunities
Volunteer and user involvement

New to study?
Consider our introductory course, The Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers