However, a baccalaureate degree in a behavioural science, human resource management, business management, or communications could also be beneficial. This course is a pre-requisite to the new Volunteer Management Certificate program offered by Red River College. Colleen touts membership in this professional association as a valuable way to meet people in the field, develop ideas and gain access to resources on volunteerism. A definite pro is the chance to work with a diverse group of wonderful people who are committed to the same organization and similar issues. Valuable working relationships are formed and a lot of satisfaction can be derived from seeing your volunteers, many who start with wonderful skills, grow even more.
Volunteers are motivated people, appreciative of the experience and training received.
The job itself demands a person who is very flexible. This can be a con, because the hours required to work may vary due to activities planned outside of regular working hours. Volunteer Administrators are typically not paid a high wage, but the satisfaction comes from what you put into the job, the people that you meet and the relations that are formed. If you are interested in this field of work, Colleen suggests that you first become a volunteer yourself. Try volunteering to help a Volunteer Administrator.