Volunteer Management Courses in Europe

Also see Online Learning - available from anywhere

Netherlands

Hogeschool van Utrecht, FSAO - Utrecht
This is a 10 week, 2 credit points course on volunteer administration. It focuses on the field of volunteers in health care and recreation. It is part of the elective curriculum of the social service professional school (institute of higher education) and is open for people from outside the school. Topics in class include: who is a volunteer? Why people volunteer? The volunteer management approach. Management of diversity. Paid staff and volunteers. Connecting to other organizations. Supporting and training volunteers. Recruitment and retention. Language: Dutch Lecturer: Dr. Lucas C.P.M. Meijs Literature: Management van vrijwilligersorganisaties
Contact: Lucas Meijs lucas.meijs@wxs.nl

United Kingdom

Advanced Certificate in Volunteer Management, Lantra Awards, UK
http://www.lantra-awards.co.uk/training/volunteermanagement.aspx
Individual study plan with 6 units and a project assessment. Can also be done online.

Experts in Volunteering
http://www.expertsinvolunteering.org.uk/browse/category/20
Range of courses offered throughout the UK.

Volunteer Development Scotland Training Courses
http://www.vds.org.uk/tabid/202/Default.aspx
Range of sessions both for newcomers and for continuing education of experienced practitioners. Also offer a "VDS Award in Volunteering Management" through the University of Dundee BA in Professional Development (BAPD). Also have online training options.

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