Unit of competency Outline

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Recruit and manage volunteers

Recruit and manage volunteers

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXHRM001
State Code
AVD08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the need for volunteers and to recruit, induct and manage volunteers.This unit applies to those with responsibility for managing volunteers in the context of an established volunteer management policy framework. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine volunteer requirements.
  • 1.1 Establish need for volunteers in a timely manner based on analysis of workforce needs.
  • 1.2 Identify and document key requirements for volunteers.
  • 1.3 Access and interpret the organisational volunteer management policy for relevant procedures.
2. Recruit volunteers.
  • 2.1 Identify and target sources for volunteer recruitment.
  • 2.2 Prepare and communicate call for volunteers including information about scope of role.
  • 2.3 Receive and process applications.
  • 2.4 Organise suitable venue and conduct selection procedures.
  • 2.5 Analyse and record outcomes of selection process.
  • 2.6 Advise applicants of selection outcomes and follow-up processes.
3. Induct volunteers.
  • 3.1 Prepare and distribute relevant documentation to successful volunteers.
  • 3.2 Organise suitable time and venue for volunteer induction.
  • 3.3 Prepare documents and resources for induction.
  • 3.4 Provide induction to volunteers.
  • 3.5 Identify and arrange training required by volunteers to undertake allocated roles and responsibilities.
4. Manage volunteers.
  • 4.1 Review volunteer performance and provide feedback and opportunities for additional training where required.
  • 4.2 Develop and maintain accurate records of volunteer engagement.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6167 SISCCRD302A Recruit and manage volunteers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN39 SISXMGT003 Recruit, induct and manage volunteers Unit of competency