Module Descriptors
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
CRCU30174
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 3
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 138
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual presentation 30% [Learning Outcome 1] equivalent to 500 words
Portfolio to include a reflective learning diary, a skills analysis, a goal analysis and confirmation of at least 40 hours volunteering experience 70%, 1000 words [Learning Outcomes 2 and 3]
Portfolio to include a reflective learning diary, a skills analysis, a goal analysis and confirmation of at least 40 hours volunteering experience 70%, 1000 words [Learning Outcomes 2 and 3]
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Evidence of CRB disclosure
Module Indicative Content
This module will explore the content of voluntary activity in its practical application. It is designed for these who either:
a. have undertaken 40 hours of voluntary activity
b. are currently in the process of undertaking 40 hours of voluntary activity
c. have found a voluntary placement and can complete the 40 hours during the module.
The module will focus on the practical activity of volunteering and on reflection on the volunteering process.
a. have undertaken 40 hours of voluntary activity
b. are currently in the process of undertaking 40 hours of voluntary activity
c. have found a voluntary placement and can complete the 40 hours during the module.
The module will focus on the practical activity of volunteering and on reflection on the volunteering process.
Module Resources
Library - where you will find relevant textbooks and journals
Internet - where you will find relevant website
At Stoke - Involved community volunteering office - Students Union and Staffordshire University Volunteering scheme - for support with all aspects of your volunteering placement, from finding one, to claiming expenses.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
At Oasis College, London: Oasis 'threesixty' volunteering support team-where you will be appointed a volunteer supervisor.
Internet - where you will find relevant website
At Stoke - Involved community volunteering office - Students Union and Staffordshire University Volunteering scheme - for support with all aspects of your volunteering placement, from finding one, to claiming expenses.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
At Oasis College, London: Oasis 'threesixty' volunteering support team-where you will be appointed a volunteer supervisor.
Module Texts
Department for Communities and Local Government http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/
Institute for Volunteering Research www.ivr.org.uk
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
National Council for Voluntary Organisations www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
NCVO (2008) The Voluntary Agencies Directory 2008 NCVO Publications
R Potter (2000) Worldwide Volunteering for Young People (2nd Ed) How To Books
Institute for Volunteering Research www.ivr.org.uk
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
National Council for Voluntary Organisations www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
NCVO (2008) The Voluntary Agencies Directory 2008 NCVO Publications
R Potter (2000) Worldwide Volunteering for Young People (2nd Ed) How To Books
Module Learning Strategies
The programme will be delivered primarily through independent learning. The independent study hours will be devoted to 40 hours volunteering and to reflection on the activity of volunteering. Ten hours will be allotted for the Involved student volunteering service induction and to work with a supervisor who will oversee the voluntary activity.
Students will have access to on-line resources for learning materials and groups discussion.
Students will have access to on-line resources for learning materials and groups discussion.