Volunteering Skills for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
Are you looking to move into volunteering or employment? This course is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to take your next steps. You will learn about customer service, volunteering opportunities, working effectively with others, and personal planning to support progression. As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to speak with local volunteering organisations, including Haven's Hospice and The Hamelin Trust, to explore potential volunteering roles. As part of this course, you will be referred to ECL for additional support with finding employment.
Course Summary
Starting:
Tuesday 08 September 2026
Duration:
36 sessions over 36 week(s)
Time:
10:00 for 05:00 hours
Cost:
Funding May be Available
Find us here
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. 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. This will include reading and agreeing to the learner charter, setting class rules and understanding boundaries within college.
What Qualification/level is this course?
Entry Level/Level 1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who are looking to move into 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 a number of different external organisations to support learners to apply for voluntary positions.
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.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements and work towards a qualification.
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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.
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.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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 
Are you looking to move into volunteering or employment? This course is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to take your next steps. You will learn about customer service, volunteering opportunities, working effectively with others, and personal planning to support progression. As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to speak with local volunteering organisations, including Haven's Hospice and The Hamelin Trust, to explore potential volunteering roles. As part of this course, you will be referred to ECL for additional support with finding employment.
Course Summary
Starting: |
Tuesday 08 September 2026 |
Duration: |
36 sessions over 36 week(s) |
Time: |
10:00 for 05:00 hours |
Cost: |
Funding May be Available |
Find us here
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. 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. This will include reading and agreeing to the learner charter, setting class rules and understanding boundaries within college.
What Qualification/level is this course?
Entry Level/Level 1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who are looking to move into 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 a number of different external organisations to support learners to apply for voluntary positions.
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.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements and 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.
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.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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.