Volunteer Management Fundamentals

Volunteer Management Fundamentals

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the history and evolution of volunteerism.
At the end of the lesson you will recognise the value and impact of volunteering in Irish society.
At the end of the lesson you will grasp the ethics, principles, and values underpinning volunteer engagement.
At the end of the lesson you will comprehend the volunteer landscape and policy context.

What do you already know about volunteerism?

The History and Evolution of Volunteerism

Explore the origins of volunteerism.
Discuss key milestones in its development.
Examine how societal needs have shaped volunteering.

The Value and Impact of Volunteering in Irish Society

Identify the benefits of volunteering for individuals and communities.
Discuss case studies of successful volunteer projects in Ireland.
Highlight the role of volunteers in addressing social issues.

Ethics, Principles, and Values Underpinning Volunteer Engagement

Define the ethical foundations of volunteering.
Discuss the importance of respect and fairness in volunteer work.
Explore the responsibilities of volunteers and organisations.

Understanding the Volunteer Landscape and Policy Context

Analyse the current state of volunteering in Ireland.
Discuss relevant policies affecting volunteer management.
Examine how societal attitudes influence volunteerism.

Key Definitions

Volunteerism: The practice of offering time and services to others without financial gain.
Impact of volunteering: The positive effects that volunteering activities have on individuals and communities.
Ethics in volunteering: The moral principles guiding volunteer engagements to ensure respectful and fair practices.
Volunteer landscape: The overall environment and context in which volunteering activities occur, including policies and societal attitudes

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this, they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.