Volunteering Opportunities

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/506/0770
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about different volunteering opportunities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use different sources to identify volunteering opportunities.
  • 1.2
    Describe different types of volunteering opportunities (e.g. with different levels of commitment, amount of responsibility, types of task).
2

Know what they can offer as a volunteer.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the strengths, skills, knowledge and experience they have which may be useful in a volunteering role.
  • 2.2
    Describe ways in which they could use their strengths, skills, knowledge and experience in different volunteering situations.
3

Be able to select and apply for a volunteering position.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select a volunteering position which matches own interests, strengths, skills, knowledge and experience and which requires a level of commitment that matches own capacity.
  • 3.2
    Present information about self so that relevant interests, strengths, skills, knowledge and experience are highlighted, using an appropriate style and format for applying for a volunteering position (e.g. application letter, personal statement or CV).
  • 3.3
    Follow the process required to apply for a specific volunteering position.