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Level 1 Volunteering Course in Southend-on-Sea

Cost£144.00
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Volunteering Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at Southend Adult Community College, one evening a week over 7 weeks.

The course covers the skills and knowledge that volunteering roles require. You'll explore what volunteering involves, how to work effectively in a voluntary setting, and how to reflect on your own contribution. Evening volunteering classes make it straightforward to fit study around other commitments.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in Volunteering.

Who this course is for

Our vocational courses are designed to help you develop practical skills, gain recognised qualifications, and prepare for employment or career progression. With a strong focus on real-world learning, many courses include hands-on experience and industry insight to help you build confidence and workplace-ready skills.

Whether you�re looking to start a new career, return to work, or progress in your current role, we offer supportive training across a range of sectors including health and social care, childcare, hospitality, business, and employability. Many courses also provide clear progression routes into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

Learn in a supportive environment, develop valuable skills, and take the next step towards your future.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what volunteering is and why it matters in communities.
  • You'll explore the rights and responsibilities of volunteers.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a voluntary setting.
  • You'll develop skills for working as part of a team.
  • You'll reflect on your own volunteering contribution and personal development.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Southend Adult Community College on weekday evenings. You'll take part in group discussions and practical activities. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence you build during the course, showing what you've learned and how you've applied it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southend Adult Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Volunteer coordinator, supports volunteers in a charity or community organisation.
  • Community support worker, assists people in local community settings.
  • Care assistant, provides support to people in residential or home care.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in voluntary or community roles.
  • Charity administrator, handles day-to-day tasks for a voluntary organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Volunteering, a natural next step to deepen your knowledge and take on more responsibility.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Community Development, useful if you want to work more broadly in community settings.
  • Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification, a common route for those moving into paid care roles after volunteering.
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