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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: volunteer definitional issues, ???? Trends in volunteering – Wesley Mission paper www.wesleymission.org.au/publications/volunteers/trends.asp • Workforce participation is reducing time available to volunteer • Tension between the traditional provision of voluntary care and competitive tendering • Reduced number of church-goers means fewer volunteers • Volunteering increased amongst ethnic minority groups and unemployed people: seen as a means to gain work experience or to understand Australian culture • Concept of ‘mutual obligation’ impacts on the philosophy of volunteering, ie. People being coerced rather than being intrinsically motivated to volunteer • Formalisation of volunteer programs and policies as part of tendering for service delivery and accountability; • this increase in the professionalism of volunteers results in an increasing cost for volunteer organisations, eg. Training, work conditions, etc • this increase in cost comes at a time when such organisations have a reduced capacity to provide additional resources • generational change: younger volunteers likely to want to be involved in one-off, short term projects; reflects needs for variety and overshadows ‘loyalty’ to an organization; these people have little time for traditional ‘active citizenship’, ???? When defining philanthropy as the voluntary planned donation of money, time and services for the public good, there are many opportunities for young people to be involved in philanthropic practices regardless of personal wealth. Some ways young people may want to become involved in the joy of giving include: Becoming involved in your family's philanthropic organisation Volunteering your time Offering your professional skills pro bono (i.e. at a heavily discounted rate or free of charge) Forming a group of peers and pooling funds to make a significant donation (also known as a 'Giving Circle') Planning your donations as an individual Donating goods instead of money, Improving Employee Volunteer Programs ???? Mixed responses reflects diversity of programs and the motivation and experience of participants/organisations Different cultures and needs leads to difficulties Key finding - important that both have a clear understanding of what they want, what they can offer and why they are forming relationships., 1 ESPOUSED VALUES FLSHS Prepared Respected Included Dedicated Educated Appreciate the congruence of " volunteering " with school 1 espoused and enacted values /ethos 2 SCHOOL STRATEGIC INTENT 3 NATIONAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 4 QLD GOVT POLICY 5 THE "VOLUNTEERING INDUSTRY" PARTNERS THE SEMANTICS OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH 2 FLSHS STRATEGIC INTENT Providing high quality educational programs and services to the diverse group of students enrolled at Forest Lake SHS Providing opportunities for student excellence in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits Developing caring relationships with all members of our school community Encouraging student leadership Building workforce capability through focused professional development and learning; and Involving parents in all aspects of school life., ???? 5 Volunteering: Definition SA Volunteering is an activity whereby individuals choose to willingly work without an expectation of remuneration to provide a service with a community focus. Volunteer work extends beyond one's basic obligations and can represent an important expression of social responsibility, ???? 4 The Queensland Government defines volunteering as an activity for the benefit of the community and the volunteer, where thevolunteer freely chooses their involvement without expectation of payment. The characteristics of volunteering include: • free will and reciprocal benefits for the volunteer and the community • no personal financial gain (except for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as appropriate) • formal activities undertaken through public, private, non-government and community organisations, as well as informal community activities undertaken outside of an organisation., 3 Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians December 2008 The Educational Goals for Young Australians Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence Goal 2: All young Australians become: – Successful learners – Confi dent and creative individuals – Active and informed citizens ???? act with moral and ethical integrity – appreciate Australia’s social,cultural, linguistic and religious diversity, and have an understanding of Australia’s system of government, history and culture – understand and acknowledge the value of Indigenous cultures and possess the knowledge,skills and understanding to contribute to, and benefi t from,reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians – are committed to national values of democracy, equity and justice, and participate in Australia’s civic life – are able to relate to and communicate across cultures, especially the cultures and countries of Asia – work for the common good,in particular sustaining and improving natural and social environments – are responsible global and local citizens, ???? 5 Models of Volunteering Volunteering Qld has identified five models of volunteering encompassing the different ways in which volunteers engage with their communities: Formal working in an ongoing and defined role for a nonprofit organisation. . Project work for a nonprofit organisation to achieve specific outcomes. Governance Volunteers on boards and management committees work Non-formal When community members come together around a shared interest Social Action people come together around a shared interest, but differ in that for social action groups that interest is in bringing about defined changes., 1 ESPOUSED VALUES FLSHS Prepared Respected Included Dedicated Educated Appreciate the congruence of " volunteering " with school 1 espoused and enacted values /ethos 2 SCHOOL STRATEGIC INTENT 3 NATIONAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 4 QLD GOVT POLICY 5 THE "VOLUNTEERING INDUSTRY" PARTNERS THE SEMANTICS OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH 3 Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians December 2008 The Educational Goals for Young Australians Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence Goal 2: All young Australians become: – Successful learners – Confi dent and creative individuals – Active and informed citizens, ???? Philanthropy: The planned and structured giving of money, time, information, goods and services, voice and influence to improve the wellbeing of humanity and the community., 1 ESPOUSED VALUES FLSHS Prepared Respected Included Dedicated Educated Appreciate the congruence of " volunteering " with school 1 espoused and enacted values /ethos 2 SCHOOL STRATEGIC INTENT 3 NATIONAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 4 QLD GOVT POLICY 5 THE "VOLUNTEERING INDUSTRY" PARTNERS THE SEMANTICS OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH VOLUNTEERING FOREST LAKE SHS BB to explore defintional issues