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Community Volunteering (MULT20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will provide an understanding of the community sector and community development through a substantial volunteer experience. The aims of this subject are to enable you to undertake and report on a community-based project, gain significant insight into workplace issues, and further develop your employability skills in communication, planning and organisation, self-management and problem solving.
The subject includes a placement of 80-100 hours with a not-for-profit organisation, offering an opportunity to contribute to a community through project work, research and/or engaging in the key activities of the organisation.
The placement is supplemented by pre- and post-placement classes, including a compulsory induction in Week 1 and compulsory sessions in Weeks 2 &3, designed to prepare you for your placement, provide a theoretical framework of community development which will provide insight into the evolving needs of the community and the role of not-for-profit organisations in community development. The pre-placement seminars will also include self-assessment, reflexivity and professional skills. Students will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired during their course to address issues of significance to a community and to enhance their understanding of approaches in the field of community/social development
Students will be expected to identify potential host organisations for work placement. Student may seek advice from Melbourne Careers Centre who may provide support through seminars and workshops on when and how to approach host organisations http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/. Students should commence approaching organisations, at least 4 weeks before the placement. More information is available in the subject guide. Placements must be approved by the subject coordinator. Students experiencing problems finding a placement should contact the subject co-ordinator.
Upon subject completion, students will have completed a community project, gained insight into workplace issues and enhanced their employability skills. They will also have developed a critical understanding of the nature of citizenship and volunteering and the role of not-for-profit organisations in contemporary society. Through enrolment in this subject, students will develop skills as global citizens and leaders in communities and will contribute significantly to the community.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will:
- Gain an understanding of community development issues;
- Appreciate how the work of the not for profit sector contributes to community development;
- Have enhanced ability to undertake independent research;
- Demonstrate critical self-appraisal and self-reflection;
- Gain some advanced project and/or community development practice skills;
- Demonstrate greater appreciation of active citizenship and community leadership issues;
- Contribute as a member of a team.
Generic skills
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 100 points at undergraduate level.
Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship. Students should make this application via the online application form:
Application Form
Applications will be reviewed in three rounds:
Round 1 (Summer and Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October
Round 2 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 January
Round 3 (Semester 2 availability): closing 31 May
Students will receive outcomes within two weeks of the closing date for the relevant round. For further information including FAQS on the Application and Selection Process see:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT30020 | Community Volunteering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
POLS30001 | Parliamentary Internship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
POLS30002 | Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
POLS30003 | Public Affairs Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
SOCI30005 | Sociology Internship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Students undertaking an internship with a host agency may be required to satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- undergoing a recent National Police Record Check
- holding a valid Working with Children Check for the relevant state/territory
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
The assessment for this subject is equivalent to 4.000 words consisting of the following:
• 1000-word mid-semester progress report on the placement experience, including personal skills and knowledge development (20%). Due week 7;
• 20 minute team presentation analysing the strategic plan and mission of your host organisations and their relationship to community development goals, (30%). Presentations held during Week 10, 11 & 12;
• 2,000 major essay on the nature of community development and volunteering as you have studied it and as you have observed it during your placement, (50%). Due in the examination period.
• 80 hours of satisfactory work placement (hurdle);
• 100% attendance at seminars (hurdle).
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Elizabeth Lakey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 80-100 hours placement, 2 hour induction, 8 hours pre-placement, 2 hours mid-placement, 8 hours post-placement. Total time commitment 152 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 80-100 hours placement, 2 hour induction, 8 hours pre-placement, 2 hours mid-placement, 8 hours post-placement. Total time commitment 152 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
132-152 hours.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings and resources will be provided via the LMS.
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
The subject includes a placement of 80-100 hours with a not-for-profit organisation, offering an opportunity to contribute to a community through project work, research and/or engaging in the key activities of the organisation.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues Course Bachelor of Arts Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024