Introducing the voluntary sector
Description
If you feel that you want to learn more about the voluntary sector then this short 8-week course is for you. The course will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers and other ‘stakeholders’ in their work. It will also provide you with knowledge and skills you can apply to your own work or volunteering as well as your everyday life. You can progress at your own pace over the 8 weeks; each week will take a minimum of 3 hours of your time.
Course format
Although the course has been designed to be studied over eight weeks, the course is open all year for you to join at anytime and study at your own pace.
Prerequisites
None
Optional services
learners can earn a digital badge and received a Statement of Participation if they complete the course.
Institution
The Open University
Instructor
Information
| Language |
English |
 Self-paced
|
Yes |
| Hours of study | 24 hours |
| EQF-Level | EQF level 1 |
 Rights
|
Open license: (re-)use it |
 Requirements
|
Free admittance |
 Cost
|
Free of charge |
 Delivery mode
|
Learn anywhere online |
 QA
|
Quality assured |
| Massive | Massive |
| Full Course Experience | Full course experience |
| Provider | OpenupEd |
18-Mar-2016
Introducing the voluntary sector
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-management/introducing-the-voluntary-sector/content-section-overview
If you feel that you want to learn more about the voluntary sector then this short 8-week course is for you. The course will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers and other ‘stakeholders’ in their work. It will also provide you with knowledge and skills you can apply to your own work or volunteering as well as your everyday life. You can progress at your own pace over the 8 weeks; each week will take a minimum of 3 hours of your time.
English
Self-paced
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The Open University
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses
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Although the course has been designed to be studied over eight weeks, the course is open all year for you to join at anytime and study at your own pace.
None
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EQF level 1
learners can earn a digital badge and received a Statement of Participation if they complete the course.
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