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Community Volunteering - Global (MULT20014)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
June
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - On Campus June - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject will provide an understanding of the community sector and community development through a substantial volunteer experience abroad. Students have the opportunity to undertake 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 Faculty of Arts works in partnership with not-for-profit organisations, in particular, Australian Volunteers International (AVI), to place volunteers and assist students with risk assessment, volunteer orientation and monitoring and evaluation. AVI is an independent not-for-profit organisation, with extensive experience in the management people-centred development projects and programs in a wide range of countries. AVI’s work focuses on reducing poverty, providing health and education services, promoting human rights and gender equality, and protecting the environment. They work closely with individuals, organisations and communities across the developing world in response to locally identified priorities.
Upon subject completion, students will have a better understanding of the structure, culture and policy environment of community development. They will have enhanced their awareness of the challenges and approaches to development, been involved in a community project, gained insight into workplace issues through examination of the structure, culture and policy environment and enhanced their employability skills.
Selection into this subject is based on academic merit and a timely submission of application. Proposed placement must be approved by the subject co-ordinator. There may be further eligibility and selection criteria required the partner organisation, for information regarding application and eligibility please refer to the following link:
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
This subject will incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible to apply for the Melbourne Global Grant. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before applying http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outbound/study-abroad/index.html
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will:
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of international community development issues and context;
- Make a positive contribution to a community project;
- Appreciate how work of not-for-profit organisation operates in a developing world context;
- Develop skills in cultural sensitivity and cultural appropriateness of community development work;
- Have enhanced ability to undertake independent research;
- Demonstrate self-appraisal and self-reflection skills;
- Demonstrate appreciation of active global citizenship and community leadership issues;
- Contribute as a member of a team.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
100 credit points of undergraduate study completed
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:
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
The selection process for this subject includes consideration of academic performance in the first half of the degree.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
MULT30021 | Community Volunteering - Global | June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS30001 | Parliamentary Internship | Semester 1 (Online) |
25 |
POLS30003 | Public Affairs Internship |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
25 |
SOCI30005 | Sociology Internship |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
25 |
POLS30002 Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester progress report on the placement experience, including personal skills and knowledge development
| Mid semester | 20% |
A team presentation analysing the strategic plan and mission of your host organisations and their relationship to community development goals
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 30% |
A major essay exploring some aspect of the nature of community development and volunteering as you have studied it and as you have observed it during your placement
| End of semester | 50% |
80 hours of satisfactory work placement and 100% of attendance at seminars.
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
The assessment for this subject is equivalent to 4.000 words consisting of the above:
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - On Campus
Coordinator Elizabeth Lakey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 80-100 hours placement, 8 hours pre-placement, 2 hours mid-placement, 4 hours post-placement Total time commitment 152 hours Pre teaching start date 1 December 2020 Pre teaching requirements Pre-placement sessions Teaching period 4 January 2021 to 26 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 7 December 2020 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 January 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
- June - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 80-100 hours placement, 8 hours pre-placement, 2 hours mid-placement, 4 hours post-placement Total time commitment 152 hours Pre teaching start date 24 May 2021 Pre teaching requirements Pre-placement sessions Teaching period 28 June 2021 to 23 July 2021 Last self-enrol date 31 May 2021 Census date 2 July 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 July 2021 Assessment period ends 23 July 2021 June contact information
Time commitment details
132-152 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Selection into this subject is based on academic merit and timely submission of application. Proposed placement must be approved by the subject co-ordinator. There may be further eligibility and selection criteria required for the partner organisation, for information regarding application and eligibility please refer to the following link: http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/undergraduate/internships
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) Course Bachelor of Arts - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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