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CCS2080 Community Volunteerism 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students evaluate the basic structure and function of nonprofit organizations in society and focus their examination of the nonprofit sector on Alberta and a specific rural or urban community. Students perform as volunteers with a nonprofit organization and evaluate their volunteering experience.
Prerequisite
CCS1080: Community Volunteerism 1

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 evaluate the basic structure and function of nonprofit organizations

    • 1.1 define terms related to the structure and function of nonprofit organizations in society, including:

      • 1.1.1 nonprofit organization

      • 1.1.2 registered charity

      • 1.1.3 trade union

      • 1.1.4 foundation

      • 1.1.5 trust

      • 1.1.6 cooperative

      • 1.1.7 grant

      • 1.1.8 endowment

    • 1.2 identify several nonprofit organizations in:

      • 1.2.1 North America

      • 1.2.2 Canada

      • 1.2.3 Alberta

      • 1.2.4 a specific rural or urban community

    • 1.3 compare the basic structure and function of nonprofit and business (private and public) organizations

    • 1.4 analyze the funding sources available for nonprofit organizations in Alberta; e.g., government funding, user fees, grants, earned income

    • 1.5 classify the nonprofit organizations in Alberta, based on their primary activity

    • 1.6 summarize the impact of nonprofit organizations on employment

    • 1.7 summarize the impact of volunteers on the function of nonprofit organizations

    • 1.8 explain the benefits that nonprofit organizations provide to:

      • 1.8.1 Albertans

      • 1.8.2 a specific rural or urban community

    • 1.9 analyze the basic structure and function of a community nonprofit organization, including the organization’s:

      • 1.9.1 primary activity

      • 1.9.2 established role for volunteers

      • 1.9.3 sources of funding

      • 1.9.4 governance structure

      • 1.9.5 influence on the community

      • 1.9.6 challenges and opportunities

  • 2 perform as a volunteer with a specific nonprofit organization

    • 2.1 choose a suitable community placement with a nonprofit organization that will enhance personal interests and abilities

    • 2.2 write a job description, outlining the duties and expectations, that meets with the approval of the supervising teacher and client

    • 2.3 perform at least 15 hours of volunteerism with a teacher-approved community nonprofit organization

  • 3 evaluate personal performance as a volunteer activity with a community nonprofit organization

    • 3.1 describe experiences and personal reflections related to the volunteering activities

    • 3.2 interview the client to:

      • 3.2.1 evaluate personal performance as a volunteer

      • 3.2.2 identify areas for growth and development as a volunteer

    • 3.3 summarize goals for future volunteering experiences based on personal reflections and interviews with the client

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.