Expand and/or upgrade your knowledge and management skills to ensure the success of your volunteer programs and their contribution to your organization's goals and objectives. Develop the skills to recruit, select, motivate, train and manage volunteers in the multi-faceted field of volunteer management.

> This program covers a wide range of relevant topics, including recruitment and marketing, risk management, program planning and evaluation, interpersonal communication, and working with volunteers.

> This program is available via distance delivery with some classroom delivery.

Students starting this program previous to September 1, 2008, should follow the guidelines below.

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As of September 1, 2008, the Volunteer Management program has been revised.  All of the courses are now offered through distance learning, and some of the courses are offered through classroom learning.  

The course Working with Volunteers. which can be taken through Red River College Distance Learning or through Volunteer Manitoba, must be taken as first course of study.  Students taking the course through Volunteer Manitoba must present their certificate from Volunteer Manitoba to RRC registration before continuing on to other courses. The course Program Planning and Evaluation, which is now 10 hours, can be taken at Volunteer Manitoba in a distance format and then transferred to Red River College upon presentation of certificate of completion.

Students taking courses at Volunteer Manitoba can find them at  http://www.mbvolunteer.ca .

Students who started the program previous to September, 2008, may use the following credits in the new program:

• Students who have successfully completed the 40 hour course Program Planning and Evaluation may apply 20 hours to their electives requirement. 
• Students who have successfully completed the 40 hour course Risk Management may apply 20 hours to their electives requirement.
• Students who have successfully completed the 40-hour course, Recruitment and Marketing may apply 20 hours to their electives requirement.
• Students who have successfully completed the course Issues, Ethics and Professionalism may apply 40 hours to their electives requirement.
• Students who have sucessfully completed the course Written Communication and Report Writing may apply 20 hours to their electives requirement.

Red River College will not be able to make any changes for students who exceed their requirement of elective hours due to program changes.

1. Manitoba Grade 12
and
2. Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS) Check and Provincial Child Abuse Registry (PCAR) Check conducted within six months of attending the practicum. See CO-OP/Practicum Information for details.

Special Admission Requirements
Applicants who are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in their year of registration, and who have been out of high school for a minimum of one year who do not meet the regular admission requirements may apply under the special admission requirements. Individuals applying under the special admission requirements must also meet admission requirement 2 as outlined above.

Note:  Students require a mark of 50 (D) in each course to be successful in the program.

Core courses:

• Working with Volunteers  - D and VM 
• Recruitment and Marketing - D 
• Training and Development - C/D  or  Challenge: Training and Development (Training: Design and Delivery)  C/D
• Interpersonal Communication 1 - C/D
• Program Planning and Evaluation - VM  (distance format)
• Risk Management - D

Students choose 72 hours from the following courses and/or workshops or a 72 hr practicum, which can be completed in your workplace or in a placement arranged by the instructor.

• Basic Writing Skills - D  or  Basic Writing Skills - Challenge D
• Building Workplace Loyalty - C
• Computers - Introduction - C/D  or  Computers - Introduction - Challenge - C
• Conflict Resolution - C/D
• Effective Listening Techniques - C/D
• Effective Speaking - C/D
• Employment Equity - D
• Preparing Newsletters - C/D
• Interviewing Skills - Employers - C
• Managing Change - C/D
• Managing Young Workers - C/D
• Negotiating Skills - C/D
• Professional Portfolio Development - C
• Report Writing - C/D
• Services Marketing - C
• Special Event Management - C
• Successful Meeting Strategies - C
• Stress Management - C/D
• Team Building - C  
• Value Focused Thinking - C
• Volunteer Management - Practicum - C/D
• Workday Management Tools - C/D

Important Notes:

> External electives through the Volunteer Manitoba or MAVA will be recognized for up to 30 hours of the 72 hours of electives.

> In place of the 72 hours of electives, students may wish to register for a 72 hour practicum offered through classroom delivery.

> CORR-1012 Professional Portfolio Development will no longer be offered. Students wishing to receive this credit should register for PLAR-2001 Portfolio Development Online.

Legend: C/D - Classroom and Distance Delivery | C - Classroom Delivery | D - Distance Delivery | VM - Course can be taken at Volunteer Manitoba (Red River College will require a letter of completion from Volunteer Manitoba in order to have courses transferred).

This program is offered in partnership with Volunteer Manitoba and the Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administration. 

Websites: 

Volunteer Manitoba      http://www.mbvolunteer.ca
Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administration     http://www.mavamanitoba.ca

CAVR - http://www.cavrcanada.org/certification.html   Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources (CAVR) is the national association which promotes the professional administration of volunteer resources, certification of membership, continuing education standards and collaboration with provincial, national and international organizations. RRC courses can be used toward national certification, which leads to a CAVR designation. More information can be found at the above website. 

This certificate program is comprised of 6 core courses (170 hours) plus 72 hours of electives, totalling 242 hours.

When you have completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. Call (204) 694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073.  When you receive your certificate, you will be invited to participate in one of the College's semi-annual convocation ceremonies.

Students who obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better will graduate with honours. Students will not be granted more than 75% of credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit. Students with any course failures within their program of study will not be eligible for the honours designation.

Students who wish to choose the practicum elective may be placed in a practicum by the practicum instructor or may choose to do the practicum in their workplace.  Practicum in your workplace must be approved by your workplace and your instructor.

To be eligible to register in the practicum, applicants must meet the following:
1. Successfully completed all theory courses
2. Submit Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS) Check and Provincial Child Abuse Registry (PCAR) Check conducted within six months of attending the practicum. Original documents must be submitted. For further information, please go to: http://www.rrc.mb.ca/files/File/coned/criminalrecord.pdf

This is the opportunity to put your course work into practice with guidance and support from a mentor and and instructor. Their experience and expertise will be of great benefit to you. Doing the practicum in your own agency (if this can be approved) will allow you to work on a project that will benefit the the agency's volunteer program. With approval from the practicum placement you might choose one of the following: create a market plan; write a policy manual; conduct a risk assessment; conduct a needs assessment and training plan; create an orientation package. All projects require approval by the instructor and the supervisor at the placement.

This program is offered in partnership with Volunteer Manitoba      www.mbvolunteer.ca

and Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administration (MAVA)        www.mavamanitoba.ca

MAVA is a professional association providing advocacy, education and networking opportunities for people in the business of volunteer management.

If you require further information contact:

School of Continuing and Distance Education
C116-2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073
Fax: 204-633-6489
E-mail: cde@rrc.mb.ca