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Level 1
General Foundations
- Understanding volunteer work
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Working with children
- Basic computer skills
Volunteer Fundamentals Programme
A six-level path — from new volunteer to leader
A progressive programme that builds skilled, responsible and professional volunteers. Each level builds on the last and is awarded only on completing its requirements.
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Level 2
Core Skills
- Time management
- Minutes & documentation
- Disaster-management basics
- Social-media fundamentals
- First-aid principles
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Level 3
Specialisations
- Team leadership
- Project-proposal writing
- Event organisation
- Supporting vulnerable groups
- Professional identity
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Level 4
Advanced Specialisation
- Trust-building & leadership
- Meeting management
- Debate skills
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusion & diversity awareness
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Level 5
Leadership & Influence
- Transformational leadership
- Public speaking
- Major-project management
- Decision-making
- Monitoring, evaluation & impact
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Level 6
Professionalism & Sustainability
- Advanced volunteer management
- Sustainability in volunteering
- Partnership building
- Local & international learning
- Governance principles