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Duration: 2 weeks
Credits: 4
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £165* + VAT for online learning
Course Video
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
Overview
This short introductory qualification gives learners the practical skills and knowledge needed to step into volunteering in any sector. You will explore what volunteering is, how voluntary organisations operate, what it means to work as a volunteer within an organisation, and the route to becoming one yourself. It's a fast, accessible Level 2 qualification that sits well alongside paid work, study, or a career change, and it adds a recognised, Ofqual-regulated credential to your CV.
Who is it suitable for?
This Award is designed for anyone aged 16 or over who wants to volunteer, is already volunteering and wants the recognition, or is exploring volunteering as a stepping stone into paid work in the charity, community, or public sector. No prior qualifications are needed.
Modules
Mandatory Unit
• Volunteering and Voluntary Organisations (F/601/3389)
Optional Units (choose one)
• Working as a Volunteer Within a Chosen Organisation (D/601/3397)
• Finding Out About Volunteering and Becoming a Volunteer (K/601/3399)
Assessment
The qualification is internally assessed. Each learner builds a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Methods include written assignments, reflective accounts, professional discussions, and work-based evidence drawn from real volunteering practice.
Entry Requirements
• Must be 16 or over
• No prior qualifications required
• Applicants without GCSEs can study this qualification with UK Versity subject to meeting entry requirements
• A willingness to engage with a voluntary organisation or community setting is recommended
Progressions
On completion of this Award, learners typically progress to:
• A volunteering role within a charity, community group, or public sector organisation
• Further study at Level 3 in subjects related to health and social care, business administration, or education support
• Paid employment in the charity sector, where volunteering experience is highly valued by employers
Certification
The NCFE Level 2 Award in Volunteering is awarded by NCFE.
UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for NCFE qualifications.
Key Facts
• Awarding Body: NCFE
• Level: RQF Level 2
• Qualification Number: 500/8837/3
• Credits: 4
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Methods of Study: Online / Distance Learning / Part-time
What Our Learners Say
Why Choose UK Versity?
Student Centered Approach
Ofqual approved courses. Taught in supportive environment allowing fastrack completion. Affordable and Fees.
Comprehensive learning resources including presentations, ebooks, articles, handouts, recorded lectures and case studies
Experienced lecturers
All lectures are minimum 10+ years of teaching experience and are masters and PGCE qualified
Live zoom sessions tutorials
Over 10,000 lectures delivered since 2015
Flexible and Self-Paced learning
Learn from Anywhere and Anytime.
24 x 7 access on any device.
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