Online Courses Handbook 2003

12586 (v.2) Volunteer Studies 150

Area:	School of Social Work and Social Policy
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
The history of volunteering internationally and in Western Australia. Statistical data concerning volunteers. Organisations in Western Australia using volunteers. Motives for volunteering. Issues in the management and supervision of volunteers in agencies. Training programs for volunteers. Critical issues concerning volunteering, such as voluntary work and employment, feminists views on volunteering, professionals working with volunteers.