Description:
Designed by Volunteer Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this online training is for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential.
Level 1, which takes about four hours to complete, provides an overview of what a volunteer manager does and explores aspects of volunteerism in Maine. It also introduces the seven competencies of volunteer management.
Level 2 dives deeper into each of the seven competencies and typically takes approximately 10-12 hours to complete.
Level 3 is an opportunity to demonstrate the learner’s competencies through a self-designed volunteer management project. To complete Level 3, the learner must have at least one of the following: an agency partner, an employer, a service project, or other partner that enables them to engage with volunteers.
Learners earn micro-badges for each level and a micro-credential once all three levels are completed. The micro-credential showcases competency in volunteer management, an essential skill in Maine’s nonprofit, education, and public sectors.
Who is eligible to register?
- Anyone can register for this micro-credential.
What is the cost to the learner?
- There is a sliding scale fee of $15 to $50 for each badge level, and scholarships are available.
What is the delivery mode?
- Asynchronous online
Where can I find additional information?
- Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website (External Link)
- Visit the VolunteerMaine website (External Link)
Who can I contact to answer my questions?
- UMaine Extension: Jennifer Lobley, Professor of Volunteer Development (email for more information: jennifer.lobley@maine.edu)
- Volunteer Maine: Michael Ashmore, Training and Program Development Officer (email for more information: michael.ashmore@maine.gov)
View each level in the badging platform:
Visit the Micro-Credential Pathway for Introductory Volunteer Management (External Site).
You can register for the course through Discover, our e-commerce site!
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Last Update: 7/18/24