MKTG07101 2016 Volunteerism
Full Title
Volunteerism
Transcript Title
Volunteerism
Code
MKTG07101
Attendance
100 %
Subject Area
MKTG - 0414 Marketing & Advertising
Department
MRKT - Marketing, Tourism and Leisure
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Catherine McGuinn, Joanna Sweeney
Programme Membership
SG_BSALE_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BMKTG_J07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Marketing L7 (Add On)
SG_BSALE_B07 201700 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BMKTG_J07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Marketing L7 (Add On)
SG_BSALE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
Description
The module aims to strengthen the relationship between higher education and wider society through civic engagement activities including community-based research,community-based learning, volunteering and knowledge exchange.
An student must undertake a minimum of 50 hours voluntary work within the semester. Through a mentoring process the student will gain valuable experience recognising the learning pre, during & post module to develop an awareness of community engagement
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Proof of registration with a voluntary organisation
2.
complete process of Garda Vetting, child protection & any other relevant training necessary to carry out volunteer process.
3.
carry out a minimum of 50 hours volunteering domestically or abroad
4.
showcase how they carried out the volunteering. A letter of endorsement from the volunteer organisation must be received.
5.
Present learning outcomes to peers at the Institute of Technology, Sligo on completion of volunteers duties.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Mentoring is provided between student, lecturer & volunteer organisation in implementation of the volunteer process
Module Assessment Strategies
Registration 10% (form to be filled in)
Course requirements 20% (log book to be kept)
Volunteering 50% (interview, letter of endorsement, process and signed off once completed, Volunteer process/project)
Stakeholder endorsement 10% (letter of recommendation)
Presentation 10%
Repeat Assessments
Lecturer decides if student must complete:
Essay
Repeat attend
Indicative Syllabus
Student must register with Volunteer organisation
Complete 50 hours minimum of voluntary service
Achieve endorsement from the voluntary organisation
Carry out any relevant legal operations needed to perform the voluntary duty such as Child Protection course, Garda Vetting and any other training required.
Attend Volunteer Induction course
Complete volunteer duties (50 hours min)
Receive acknowledgement from the organisation
Present the learning outcomes to peers
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performance Evaluation ongoing | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Presentation volunteering learning outcomes | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
VRochester et al (2012) Volunteering and Society in the 21st Century.Palgrave Macmillan; 2010 edition
Lynch. Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering: The Complete Guide
Martin. Volunteering: The Essential Guide ISBN-10: 1861441339 ISBN-13: 978-1861441331
The "Guardian" Guide to Volunteering Liz Ford ISBN-10: 0852650671 ISBN-13: 978-0852650677
Volunteering and Society in the 21st Century ISBN-10: 0230367720 ISBN-13: 978-0230367722
Worldwide Volunteering (How to)Sir Richard Branson Worldwide Volunteer Organisation Publisher: How To Books Ltd; 4th Revised edition edition (30 Jan 2004) ISBN-10: 1857039106 ISBN-13: 978-1857039108
Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (General Reference) Lonely Planet Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition edition (23 July 2010) ISBN-10: 1742200850 ISBN-13: 978-1742200859
Volunteers and Volunteering (Lifelines) [Paperback]Janet Swinney Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (1 Nov 2005)ISBN-10: 1862011877 ISBN-13: 978-1862011878
Internationalisation and Corporate Social Responsibilty in Europe: CSR and Internationalisation. A research on Corporate Social Responsibility and volunteerism in Europe [Paperback]Esther Punte Publisher: VDM Verlag (23 July 2009)ISBN-10: 3639162633 ISBN-13: 978-3639162639
State of the World's Volunteerism Report 2011: Universal Values for Global Well-Being [Paperback]United Nations Publisher: United Nations (2011) ISBN-10: 9211012465 ISBN-13: 978-9211012460
Volunteerism and World Development Allen D. Jedlicka Publisher: Greenwood Press (1990) ISBN-10: 0275932419 ISBN-13: 978-0275932411
URL Resources
Other Resources
Garda Vetting procedures
Child Protecion policy
Student charter
Volunteer requirements & policy
Additional Information
Students who wish to undertake a volunteer project abroad must fund raise, arrange flights & insurance to undertake a trip.