Supported Volunteering – Level 1 Voluntary Work Skills Accredited Course

Volunteering can be as beneficial for volunteers as it is for the people and causes that volunteers’ support. 

Our supported volunteering programmes bring participants closer to the opportunity that’s right for them, combining work towards a level one qualification, with volunteer taster sessions in a range of settings.   

Our programme is free to people:

  • Aged 14 and over
  • With autism and/or learning difficulties
  • Facing Mental Health Challenges
  • Who would like to volunteer but don’t feel ready

Join us in September 2021

Project 6 week program begins:
Individuals with Mental Health Difficulties 14.09.21
Young People’s Project aged 14 to 25’s 15.09.21
Individuals with Autism and/or Mild Learning Difficulties. 16.09.21

Apply to join us, or refer an individual to us by:

Completing an online form here 

The level one qualification in Volunteer Work Skills covers:  

  • Volunteering – roles, responsibilities, benefits
  • Communication skills
  • Positive and assertive behaviours
  • Group working skills
  • Equality

For more information, to enroll, or to make a programme referral, please contact a Volunteer Development Officer:

Kris Kordiak

Email: kris.kordiak@flvc.rc1.amityweb.co.uk

Tel: 01352 744016

Claire Worrall

Email: Claire.worrall@flvc.rc1.amityweb.co.uk

Tel: 01352 744019

Online programme flyers:

Young Peoples’ Programme, for those aged 16 to 25

Programme for people with autism/learning difficulties

Programme for people facing mental health challenges

Programme for those that want to volunteer, but don’t feel ready