| Course Name |
Volunteering |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
100185 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info..
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Special Purpose |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing Monday, September 12th 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to yo...
Hide-Commencing Monday, September 12th 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.
During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:
Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
Introduction to TUS operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme
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| Duration |
12 weeks
Monday 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm (online)
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time. |
| Course Fee |
Programme Fee €95 |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate – Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate.
Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
any QQI Level 5 (Full award with a minimum of eight modules)
or
Recognition of Prior Learning. (APL/APEL) |
| Mature Applicants |
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) |
| Course Content |
Expand+Are you currently volunteering or interested in volunteering?
Aim of Programme
This unique programme sets out to recognise and reward the great contribution so many are making in society through their efforts in a voluntary capacity. It also seek...
Hide-Are you currently volunteering or interested in volunteering?
Aim of Programme
This unique programme sets out to recognise and reward the great contribution so many are making in society through their efforts in a voluntary capacity. It also seeks to assist them through the creation of a common language and understanding of the dynamics of volunteerism. Participants must currently be engaged in volunteering to be eligible to attend as the assessment will be around your practice in that volunteering role.The minimum volunteering time required to pass the module is 40 hours or three or four hours per week over one semester.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The theory of volunteerism and the contribution of volunteerism to the benefit of society.
The role of volunteering organisations (charities, sporting and other)
Volunteerism-preparation, planning, project design and management in the volunteer...
Hide-The theory of volunteerism and the contribution of volunteerism to the benefit of society.
The role of volunteering organisations (charities, sporting and other)
Volunteerism-preparation, planning, project design and management in the volunteer domain
Self-awareness, reflection and reflective practice
Motivation, teams and teamwork
Social, political, ethical and legal considerations regarding volunteering
Fundraising, legal and ethical management of funding raised
Social Inequalities and power dynamic issues for host groups and communities
Experiential learning as a volunteer, personal development, debriefing and professional boundaries
Personal healthcare, self-care and security including personal time management and planning
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment is based on the student’s reflective report and presentation and not the outcome or impact of the volunteering activity. |
| Number of Credits |
10 ECTS |
| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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