Volunteer Leaders Program (VLP)
Program Overview
The Volunteer Leaders Program is a five day intensive program held at the Australasian Institute of Police Management. The program, developed by the Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC), aims to develop the leadership potential within the volunteer emergency services so that leaders and organisations are better prepared for future challenges and changes.
This program is designed for current and emerging leaders of Volunteer Emergency Services and Associations and focuses on developing leadership capabilities, extending industry knowledge and forming strategic alliances. This is achieved through:
- Examining leadership issues
- Exploring corporate governance roles and responsibilities
- Recognising different leadership styles & behaviours
- Strengthening personal effectiveness & workplace relationships
- Achieving work/life balance
Program Sponsor
Australian paint manufacturer Dulux and hardware retailer Bunnings Warehouse have joined forces to raise funds and provide support for fire services throughout Australasia. Dulux/Bunnings sponsored the Australasian Fire Authorities Council Volunteer Leaders Program and the Developing Future Leaders Program. Both programs have proven to be an outstanding success and are now run annually at the Australian Institute of Police Management.
Dulux/Bunnings have committed to supporting the Volunteer Leaders Program in recognition of the importance of emergency service volunteers and the vital contributions they make to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of our community. The sponsorship covers program costs for successful nominees including tuition, course materials, meals and accommodation. Agencies are required to cover travel costs for their participants.
Program Design
The program design is based on a collaborative learning model. The program includes:
- Guest speakers
- Lectures
- Self analysis
- Discussion activities
- Networking
- Projects
- Reflection
Course Dates
Being an industry based learning institution, admission to AIPM programs is dependent on selection of a candidate by the student’s home agency – nominations from individuals are not accepted. This ensures all participants have the co-requisite industry experience and confirms organisational endorsement that students of AIPM programs are considered to be outstanding representatives of the organisation and have the ability to apply their learning in their own environment.
See course dates here.
Further Enquiries
Please contact the Faculty Administration Manager for further information.