Level 1 Award in Volunteering

<p>Are you interested in or already undertaking a volunteer role in a workplace setting. Do you need experience to add to your CV.</p>

<p>Volunteering Level 1</p>

<p>This short course will introduce you to the key aspects of being a Volunteer. It has been designed to enable you to idenitfy volunteering opportunities, prepare for and undertake a volunteering role, and to reflect on your own practice.</p>

<p>You will cover topics such as your rights as a volunteer and the key responsibilities of being a volunteer within a specific organisation or project.</p>

<p>You will be required to undertake a short 10-hour placement to successfully achieve.</p>

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<p>Entry starts with an informal meeting with your teacher.</p>

<p>You will need to be working at a minimum of a Level 1 in your English skills. If you do not have a qualification at Level 1 or above in English, there will be a short skills check to see what level you are working at. There may be an opportunity to join a separate English, maths or digital class if you do not already have a Level 2 qualification in these subjects.</p>

<p>You will need 100% attendance to successfully achieve.</p>

<p>City Learning Quarter, Adult Education, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU</p>

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<li>You will gain a qualification valued by potential employers</li>
<li>You will gain a valuable addition to your CV to help you get a job or help you to get a better job</li>
<li>Award courses will give you a knowledge-based qualification, which will ensure you develop the knowledge and skills required to work in the education sector</li>
<li>You will study in an adult environment with support from a dedicated curriculum and student services team</li>
<li>You will meet new people, develop your networks and your confidence</li>
<li>Many students will be able to access financial support e.g., course fees, resources, travel, childcare, laptop loan</li>
<li>All the teachers are experts in their subject, fully qualified and experienced</li>
<li>We get excellent feedback from students</li>
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<p>You will be given a FREE Microsoft Office 365 account including access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</p>

<p>Your teacher will help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills through planned lessons, discussions, group activities, research, tutorials, and practical activities. Up to 25% of your course will be by remote learning that will involve you carrying out activities outside of the classroom.</p>

<p>You will also learn through your experiences at your work placement.</p>

<p>Sessions will be delivered face-to-face with planned lessons, discussions, group activities, research, tutorials, and practical activities giving you the best experience for a move onto the next level of course or into employment.  Up to 25% of your course will be independent learning that will involve you carrying out activities outside of the classroom including a short 10-hour volunteer placement where you will be observed. Delivery will be flexible which may include online sessions where you will learn to Use Microsoft Teams.</p>

<p>Learning support is available if you have a learning disability, let us know on your application if you require support.</p>

<p>For many students the course will be free. Student services will check your eligibility for funding. </p>

<p>You will need to supply your own writing materials such as pens, paper and folders but you may be able to loan a laptop and a MiFi dongle to enable you to learn at home.</p>

<p>You will also to have a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). If you are eligible for Discretionary Learner Support funding, this will be supported.</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you attend regularly you may achieve the following qualification: </span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Gateway Level 1 Award in Volunteering</span></span></li>
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<li>Progression to a Level 1 vocational course such as Childcare, Health and Social care or the Preparing to work in a school. You may be able to progress to a Level 2 Teaching Assistants or Early Years Practitioner course depending on your qualifications and skill level</li>
<li>You may wish to broaden your skills in other areas such as English, maths or digital skills.</li>
<li>Successful achievement may lead to a variety of employment opportunities including:</li>
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<p>            Teaching Assistant (£21,000 to £25,000)</p>

<p>            Nursery Worker (£16,000 to £24,000)</p>

<p>            Care Worker (£20,000 to £25,000)</p>

<p>For further information, careers, or educational advice contact our Student Services Team:</p>

<p>01902 558180 | <a href="mailto:enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</a> | <a href="http://www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</a> </p>

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