How to Volunteer
This course is designed for anyone wishing to undertake a voluntary role at Shawmind. It's a self-learning, mandatory module covering aspects of safeguarding, data protection, and how to be an active listener.
How to Volunteer
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Module 1
Module 1: What is a volunteer?
What is a listener volunteer?
Counselling, Therapy and Listening
Module 1 Summary
Module 2
Empathic listening
How to listen empathically
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Active listening
How to maintain your role as a listener and not enter other fields
Helpful active and empathic listening phrases
How to start a conversation
Module 2 Summary
Module 3
Safeguarding yourself and others
Keeping Children Safe In Education 2022 Document
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022
Confidentiality and data protection
Data protection
Module 3 Summary
Module 4
Crisis management
Crisis management and safeguarding yourself
Module 4 summary
Assessment
How to Volunteer Assessment