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Duration: 6-8 Weeks
Credits: 4 credits
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £800* (+20% VAT)
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This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16-52  weeks. The duration varies according to the credits and courses
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Assessment
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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

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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

Award Body: NCFE
Level and Credits: Level 2 | 4 credits (TQT 40)
Course duration: 6-8 Weeks
Methods of Study: Online / Distance Learning / Part-time
Qualification level: 2

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