Free Level 1 Volunteering Course in Saint Helens – St Helens College

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Volunteering Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course takes around 24 hours to complete, spread across manageable sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll explore what volunteering involves, the skills it builds, and how it connects to work and community life. This free volunteering course for adults covers the knowledge and understanding behind effective volunteering.

Who this course is for

This Course is for people who want to study Award in Volunteering

Entry requirements

Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what volunteering is and why it matters in communities.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of volunteers.
  • You'll identify the skills volunteering develops and how they apply to work.
  • You'll learn about the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and organisations.
  • You'll reflect on your own volunteering experience or interests.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at St Helens College. You'll learn through group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and practical activities. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and short written tasks that show your understanding of volunteering.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Volunteer coordinator assistant, supporting day-to-day volunteer activities
  • Community support worker, helping people access local services
  • Care assistant, supporting individuals in care settings
  • Charity shop assistant, working in a retail or fundraising role
  • Youth worker assistant, supporting young people in community programmes
  • Admin assistant in the voluntary sector, handling day-to-day tasks

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Volunteering: builds on this Award with deeper knowledge of volunteer management and community engagement.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Community Development: a natural next step if you want to work more broadly in community or voluntary organisations.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care: useful if your volunteering interests are in care settings.