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Free Level 1 Volunteering Course in Wood Green

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Volunteering Course in Wood Green. Classes run at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 7 weeks. You'll explore what volunteering involves and how to find opportunities in your community. It covers the skills and knowledge you need to get started as a volunteer. A skills check at enrolment helps make sure the course is the right level for you. It is not an exam.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Volunteering.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed for volunteering and would like to explore how to look for volunteering opportunities in the community.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over by 31st August 2026. Enrolment is subject to GLA funding eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income, prior attainment and a skills check. The skills check is not an exam. It's for you to make sure you get on the right course at your current level.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what volunteering is and why it matters in communities.
  • You'll identify different types of volunteering roles and settings.
  • You'll learn how to search for volunteering opportunities locally.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities and expectations of a volunteer.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to start volunteering with confidence.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself when applying for a volunteering role.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library. Teaching is delivered in small group sessions during the day. You'll take part in discussions and activities that build your understanding of volunteering. Assessment is based on work you complete during the course, not a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Volunteer, supports community organisations, charities, or local projects.
  • Community support worker, assists people in local services, usually needs further training.
  • Charity shop assistant, helps with donations, sales, and customer service.
  • Youth work assistant, supports young people in community settings, further qualifications often needed.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Volunteering, builds on this course for those wanting to take on more responsibility as a volunteer.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen core skills for work or further study.
  • Level 2 Award in Community Development, a next step toward paid roles in community or charity work.
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