SLV Volunteering Skills
This course is for those who wish to gain skills to move into volunteering and employment.
You will learn about customer service, volunteering, working with others and personal planning.
Please bring lunch with you as there will be a 30 minute break.
Course Summary
Starting:
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Duration:
16 sessions over 16 week(s)
Time:
10:00 for 05:00 hours
Cost:
Funding Could Be Available
Find us here
ACL Chelmsford
Beeches Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2SB
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn and fully understand the requirements of the course.
What Qualification/level is this course?
Entry Level/Level 1
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults with learning disabilities who wish to move into volunteering and employment.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will cover units on customer service, volunteering, working with others and personal planning.
As part of the course, you will identify your own personal skills and attributes and set yourself an action plan to support personal progression.
ACL are working with Little Haven's hospice volunteering team to support learners to apply for a number of different roles within their charity shops. These positions work alongside the volunteering courses within our centres.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
In conjunction with attending the course you will be interviewed by Havens Hospice volunteers service to apply for a post in their local charity shop.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements. You will also work towards a qualification.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and in the work place at Havens Hospice Charity shops.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a folder, pen, money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events. Bring money to buy a drink or snack.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
This is a full day course with a half hour lunch break. Lunch is not provided.
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
This course is for those who wish to gain skills to move into volunteering and employment.
You will learn about customer service, volunteering, working with others and personal planning.
Please bring lunch with you as there will be a 30 minute break.
Course Summary
Starting: |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
Duration: |
16 sessions over 16 week(s) |
Time: |
10:00 for 05:00 hours |
Cost: |
Funding Could Be Available |
Find us here
ACL Chelmsford
Beeches Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2SB
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn and fully understand the requirements of the course.
What Qualification/level is this course?
Entry Level/Level 1
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults with learning disabilities who wish to move into volunteering and employment.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will cover units on customer service, volunteering, working with others and personal planning.
As part of the course, you will identify your own personal skills and attributes and set yourself an action plan to support personal progression.
ACL are working with Little Haven's hospice volunteering team to support learners to apply for a number of different roles within their charity shops. These positions work alongside the volunteering courses within our centres.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
In conjunction with attending the course you will be interviewed by Havens Hospice volunteers service to apply for a post in their local charity shop.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements. You will also work towards a qualification.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and in the work place at Havens Hospice Charity shops.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a folder, pen, money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events. Bring money to buy a drink or snack.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
This is a full day course with a half hour lunch break. Lunch is not provided.
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.