MON2000 Volunteering in practice
Office of the DVC Student Experience and Senior VP
MON2000 Volunteering in practice is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Office of the DVC Student Experience and Senior VP, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The unit is focused on developing confidence and capacity to make a positive impact on society through participating in, and leading, volunteering activities. It will focus on exploring conceptual frameworks and ideas that relate to volunteering work, while also exploring ways to apply these in practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Pre-volunteering reflectionWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Practice journalPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Impact presentationWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Volunteer hours logWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of the varied nature of volunteering and its contributions to the social, political, and economic life of the Australian community.
- 2
Demonstrate understanding of the volunteer/not-for-profit sector and its connections and contributions to the local, national, and international community.
- 3
Demonstrate understanding of ethical and regulatory issues relevant to volunteering and the volunteer/not-for-profit sector.
- 4
Critically reflect on the role of volunteering in contributing to the development and expression of personal and professional identity.
- 5
Identify and apply appropriate conceptual tools in volunteering/not-for-profit sector settings.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of asynchronous learning activities and independent study. (Minimum 24 hours placement).
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes through a volunteering placement and reflective activities.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of volunteer placement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zareh Ghazarian
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zareh Ghazarian
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MON2000?
MON2000 has no prerequisites.
When is MON2000 offered?
In 2026, MON2000 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is MON2000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MON2000 have an exam?
No. MON2000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.