This unit teaches the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the need for volunteers and to recruit, induct and manage volunteers within the context of an established volunteer management framework.

This unit applies to any type of sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. It can be applied to any type of volunteer activity, short and long term, and for specific events.

It applies to senior personnel, including supervisors and managers, who operate independently or with limited guidance from others.