View Unit : Volunteering

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/600/6520

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Volunteering

Unit Level

Entry Level

Unit Sub Level

Entry 3

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

14.1 Foundations For Learning and Life

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

As an E3 level unit it is expected that the learner for the majority of the assessment will be acting independently with any support being minimal. Practical tasks should normally be in a real environment.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know what voluntary organisations are.	1.1	. Outline what a voluntary organisation is.
		1.2	. Identify three voluntary organisations.
		1.3	. State the main aim of the organisations.
2	Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.	2.1	. State three roles of volunteers in a specific organisation.
3	Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.	3.1	. Identify three voluntary organisations operating in the local community.
3	Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.	3.2	. Identify a way of finding out any current volunteering opportunities.
4	Know how to identify the steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer.	4.1	. Identify three personal actions necessary to become a volunteer.
4		4.2	. Contribute to an action plan to obtain a specific volunteer role.
5	Understand how to apply for a voluntary position.	5.1	. Identify a way of applying for a voluntary position.
5	Understand how to apply for a voluntary position.	5.2	. Contribute to a letter of application for a specific voluntary position or a speculative letter to a voluntary organisation.

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