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VFBV’s Volunteer Leadership Program scholarships
Applications for 2017 have now closed, but volunteers considering applying for future courses are invited to download the information packs below.
The 2017 courses will be based in the Euroa (District 22) and Ararat (District 16) areas, starting in late March. Successful participants will achieve the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Leadership & Management. The 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 achieve a nationally recognised Cert IV in Leadership & Management (BSB42015).
You can download the 2017 application pack for CFA volunteers here. Scholarships are also open to volunteers from Ambulance Victoria, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Life Saving Victoria, VICSES and St John. You can download a 2017 multi-agency application pack here.
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.
Any questions or queries can be directed to any of VFBV’s Support Officers. You can download the 2017 flyer here and a copy was posted to all Brigades as part of VFBV’s regular mail-out.
This is an exciting program and is well respected in the sector. Applications always exceed places available, so please encourage your members and keep in mind that your Brigade Captain’s endorsement is very powerful when assessing potential students.
