Volunteer Coordinator/Manager Scholarships
(3 Positions Statewide)
2010 Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
March 17 to 19 2010
Hahndorf, South Australia
Volunteering Tasmania is excited to announce three scholarships to attend the 2010 Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management. The positions are available to a Volunteer Coordinator/Manager in each of the regions, including the; South, North and North West.
These three Volunteering Tasmania scholarships have been identified as opportunities for Volunteer Managers/Coordinators who may not normally have the opportunity to attend such an event.
The Volunteering Tasmania scholarships will sponsor the cost of the registration for the Retreat ($699), which includes:
* Attendance at the retreat for three days
* All meals from Wednesday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime
* Transfers to/from Adelaide Airport
* Conference materials
The cost of flights and accommodation will be at the individuals own expense.
The Retreat is for those leaders of volunteers who are wanting to have a dialogue beyond the basics of volunteer management practices.
The theme of the Retreat is volunteer management: what does it take?
Please follow the link for more details regarding the Retreat:
Volunteer Tasmania is looking for an energetic and motivated Volunteer Coordinator/Manager in each of the three regions who is looking for an opportunity to develop their skills in volunteer management.
Selection Criteria
* Minimum of two years hands on experience as a Volunteer Coordinator/Manager
* Currently managing volunteers
* Ability to attend the whole retreat and will actively participate and seek to learn
* Upon return from the Retreat, be willing to share your experience with the volunteering sector at Coordinator Network Meetings, within your organisation, with Volunteering Tasmania and your local community.
How to Apply
To apply for the Volunteering Tasmania scholarship in your region please provide a covering letter briefly outlining why you are applying for the scholarship, complete the application form and a statement addressing each of the selection criteria on the form provided.
You are also required to register on the retreat website to apply for the scholarship. When doing this, select the ‘Tasmanian Volunteer Manager applying for Tasmanian scholarship’:
http://www.vpmretreat.com.au/2010retreat.phphttp://www.vpmretreat.com.au/2010retreat.php
Applications close on Friday 5th February 2010 at 5:00pm.
For more information, check out the Volunteering Tasmania website:
