Volunteers represent an important resource for many companies and organizations. This certificate focuses on the specialized skills set of managing volunteers as opposed to employees. It offers a resume-enhancing advantage to those on a management career path in organizations with volunteer involvement, providing the latest in volunteer management and administration practices. Participants should have current experience working with volunteers or personally volunteering at an organization in order to provide concrete examples for assignments and discussion boards. The certificate was developed based on the standards and practices set out by the Human Resources Council of Canada and the Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC). Each course references the National Occupational Standards for Managers of Volunteer Resources.
Certificate Highlights:
This certificate focuses on the specific management, research, and planning tools to develop and engage a spectrum of volunteer types, including those in specific roles, age groups, and levels of responsibility or commitment. You will be coached to proactively manage each cycle of the volunteer engagement, from the recruitment process to the training, development and engagement cycles to the disengagement process. Delivered online, this certificate will allow you to interact with participants from other organizations as you hone your skills as an effective manager of volunteers.
Courses can be taken in any order unless a prerequisite is indicated.
Certificates must be completed within five years. Once you have completed all the certificate requirements, please contact us again for your official certification.
Mandatory Courses
(MGMT061) Volunteer Management: Foundations
(MGMT062) Volunteer Management: Spectrum of Engagement
(MGMT063) Volunteer Management: Administration
(FLPL095) Volunteer Management: Applied Project
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
