Applicability of leisure theory in managerial views on volunteerism in a volunteer managed nonprofit organisation : some preliminary findings

This paper explores whether a leisure perspective explains volunteer&nbsp; motivations as perceived by managers of one event-based nonprofit&nbsp; organisation - Victoria&rsquo;s Open Garden Scheme. The results identify that a leisure perspective does not explain all motivations, as some volunteers are socially motivated by a desire to give back to their community. Other&nbsp; motivations are less positive and less voluntary than is expected of leisure and volunteering in a traditional context. Suggestions are made for further research and managerial implications in regards to managing volunteers.<br /

Park Management: Towards an Integrated Model of Best Practice

The paper identifies and assesses park management systems, themes and best practice required towards developing a methodology and framework for an integrated park management model. Six main themes were examined: Park Management (classification, management models); Staff; Funding; Tourism and Visitor Management; Asset Management and Marketing and Distribution. Further research is still being conducted towards developing the model - which is a limitation to the work. Findings were reached that planning must embrace economic, social, political, ecological and technical conditions, and intended use based on rigorous scientific research. Skills are still debated as to whether a scientific or ecological base is more important than broader management skills. Park funds are generated from innovative activities. Data on visitor numbers is collected however there is an absence of visitor impact data. The lack of knowledge of the condition of natural and cultural heritage assets is common and a strategy to move away from product marketing to social marketing is occurring

Vulnerable adults

This chapter contains sections titled: A: Meeting the Needs of Patients with Mental Health Needs; B: Recognising and Reporting Actual and Potential Abuse in the Older Adult: A Guide for the First 24 Hours of Acute Care Provision; C: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Learning Disabilities