This Course is Open to Public
Be An Effective Volunteer (RSVP Singapore)
Empowering Seniors to Share and Serve
About this course
“Be An Effective Volunteer” is a course conducted by RSVP Singapore. This course provides an orientation for new volunteers to kickstart their volunteering journey. It offers a general understanding of the importance, purpose and benefits of volunteering in our community. It aims to equip and enrich volunteers with skillsets, attitudes and expertise to start them off a fulfilling volunteering experience. This course is designed to prepare learners to harness their passion to effectively volunteer in the wide volunteering opportunities available today. RSVP Singapore was invited by Council of Third Age (C3A) to offer this course as an e-learning training module and is suitable for members of the public who are keen to explore volunteering in Singapore.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain what volunteering is about, its importance and purpose
- Describe the attributes, basic people skills and time management skills expected of a volunteer
- Identify available resources and assistance
- Explain how RSVP Singapore supports volunteerism in Singapore
Assessment
You must read all the pages, answer all questions and complete an online quiz with a passing score of 50% in order to be awarded a certificate. You will be given multiple attempts to achieve the passing score.
Effective Learning
For the most effective learning experience do the following:
- Split your learning into 30-minute session daily, do not attempt to complete the entire course in one sitting
- Set your smart phone screen timeout to the longest possible duration. Tap/click the links for instructions to set screen timeout for iOS and Android
- Tap/click here to refer to the Gnowbe User Guide
Note: Photos of volunteers not wearing masks are taken before Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.
Course Writer/Instructor
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RSVP Singapore
RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers is an Institution of Public Character and the National Centre of Excellence for Senior Volunteerism under the patronage of President Halimah Yacob. With 2,500 volunteers, RSVP Singapore serves more than 200,000 beneficiaries yearly including the mentally disadvantaged, at-risk children from low income families and socially isolated seniors. |
