VFBV’s Volunteer Leadership Program scholarships are available again in 2017 and VFBV is now calling for expressions of interest from potential participants.
The two 2017 courses will be based in the Euroa (District 22) and Ararat (District 16) areas, they will run from late March to the end of the year, and successful participants will achieve the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Leadership & Management. Both locations have been chosen based on an effort to rotate the courses across the State, and their location on major highways to make travel to and from those areas as easy as possible for members from neighbouring Districts.
The VFBV Volunteer Leadership Program has already produced over 250 graduates and many are in leadership positions with their agencies, volunteer representative organisations or local communities. Graduates will graduate with a nationally recognised Cert IV in Leadership & Management (BSB42015).
You can download the application pack at the VFBV website www.vfbv.com.au. VFBV is again offering scholarships to volunteers from Ambulance Victoria, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Life Saving Victoria, VICSES and St John, and there’s a multi-agency application pack for volunteers from those agencies.
The VFBV Leadership Scholarship course has been designed for volunteers, with a mix of lectures and interactive activities designed to suit the needs of adult students, as well as ample support using distance learning methods. The course involves 12 units, eight face to face days (six Saturdays and two Sundays) throughout the year, with course work and assignments spread throughout the year.
The course includes units on;
- leadership
- decision making
- planning
- safety and risk management
- team effectiveness
- making presentations
- managing projects, and
- engaging the community.
Nominations close Friday 27th January 2017
Any questions or queries can be directed to any of VFBV’s Support Officers. You can download the flyer from www.vfbv.com.au and a copy has been posted to all Brigades as part of VFBV’s regular mail-out.
This is an exciting program and has built an extremely well respected reputation in the sector. Applications always exceed places available, so please encourage your Brigade members and keep in mind that your Brigade Captain’s endorsement is very powerful when assessing potential students.
Author: Peter Beaton