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Volunteer Passport
Code: T24CQ3496
Location: Chesterfield
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 07 May 2025
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
The Volunteer Passport is a 10-hour course delivered by Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES). It can be run over several weeks. It looks at key topics all volunteers need to be aware of. These include: • equality, diversity and inclusion • health and safety • keeping yourself and others safe • first aid awareness • the person-centred approach Everyone who completes the course gets an accredited certificate. There is no charge for certificates or to attend the course.
Who is this course for?
You could be an experienced volunteer who already gives several hours a week. Or you could be thinking about volunteering for the first time. You don't need any qualifications to come on a course.
How will I learn?
You will need to bring a pen and some paper in case you want to make notes. You will complete your Volunteer Passport evidence file during each session.
What will I need?
There are no other costs for this course.
Are there any other costs?
Completing Volunteer Passport shows that you have the commitment, enthusiasm and skills needed to volunteer. It can help you build on previous volunteering, work and life experience. It might help you find future volunteering, work or education opportunities.
Additional Information
Your tutor will talk with you about what you could do next. Visit our course search on our website for what's on offer. Look out for posters and pick up a brochure from your local centre. For free advice on careers on learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice or ask to speak to a careers coach.
Time and duration
Start Date: 07 May 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 05:00
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Chesterfield
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2GQ
01629 535002