Learning from Volunteering

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
D/504/8575
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
16 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify personal goals for volunteering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify a range of personal goals for volunteering.
2

Know how to find and obtain voluntary work within the community.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe ways in which volunteering opportunities may be found.
  • 2.2
    Select a volunteering opportunity.
  • 2.3
    Assess own skills and interests.
  • 2.4
    Describe how these meet the needs of the organisation.
  • 2.5
    Apply for a volunteering opportunity.
3

Know the personal benefit of undertaking voluntary work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Complete a voluntary work placement.
  • 3.2
    Describe the personal benefits of undertaking voluntary work.
4

Be able to identify the transferable skills and experience gained through volunteering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the employability skills gained and/or improved through volunteering.
  • 4.2
    Identify how these could be transferred to other voluntary or paid work placements.