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OpenLearn - Involving Volunteers
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Summary
The course is about the essential things you need to consider to ensure a positive experience for individuals engaging in volunteering.Detailed description
Who is this training for?
This course is for individuals who support volunteers, whether they do so in a group, in an organisation or in an informal community-based setting.
What is this course about?
By the end of the course you will:
- be clear about how volunteering fits into your context and the opportunities it provides
- be able to develop an appropriate way of getting to know volunteers and for volunteers to get to know you
- understand the importance of supporting volunteers and communicating the difference their contribution makes
- be able to identify the volunteers’ voice in order to learn from volunteers’ experiences and ensure that they have a positive volunteering journey.
How much does it cost?
This course is free.
How long does it take to complete?
The course will take approximately 14 hours to complete.
How do I enrol?
Click on Further information and booking in the top right of this page, you will then be sent the link to access the course.
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