A volunteer finds the Magic Fish
Induction Courses
Once registered as a volunteer you need to attend an induction session. This may be done at the site or facility you volunteer at or you may be able to attend a Generic Induction course. The induction will provide you with all the information that you need to volunteer at Lee Valley Regional Park.
Volunteers Handbook
All volunteers who register with the Lee Valley Park will get a copy of the Volunteers Handbook. This is normally given out at your induction session, or you can download it
here.
This is a source of information for all volunteers and has been developed for two reasons. Firstly it is a guide and gives back up information from the induction that all volunteers go through. Secondly it provides lots of useful information for volunteers to look after their own and other Park users Health and Safety.
Specific Training
If you need any specific training for your particular role this will be agreed with your supervisor and will be done at the locality of your volunteering role.
Training Courses for Volunteers
When the Volunteers Team hears of any training available for volunteers, we will signpost it here. Please check it regularly for up-to-date information.
Free NVQ Training!
AQT is a training provider delivering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's) in:
- Health and Social Care Children and Young People
- Health and Social Care Adults
- Children's Care Learning and Development (CCLD)
- Customer Service
- Business and Administration
- Team Leading
- Management
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools at Levels 2 and 3.
Free NVQ Training with Mapalim!
- Advice and Guidance Levels 2, 3 and 4
- Business Administration Levels 2, 3 and 4
- Community Development Levels 2 and 3
- Controlling Parking Areas Level 2
- Cultural Heritage Operations Level 3
- Customer Service Levels 2 and 3
- Hospitality Level 2
- Information Technology Levels 2 and 3
- Museums, Galleries and Heritage Level 2
- Providing Security Services Level 2
- Public Services Level 2
- Travel and Tourism Levels 2 and 3
How much does it cost? As long as you are eligible you can gain an NVQ qualification for free.
For further information? Please contact the Engagement Team at er@Mapalim.com or on 0207 284 3215.
Personal Best
Is an events volunteering programme which allows participants to develop new skills and qualifications while volunteering.
- Give people an opportunity to take part in volunteering in your local area.
- Give people the skills to develop a lifelong career.
- Give training, support and guidance to help people to achieve a qualification in their chosen field.
- Give essential life skills which will help people to progress into further training or a job.
- Give help in all aspects of job searching, including CV building, effective letter writing and interview practice.
- Give people the confidence to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
For more information on the Personal Best Programme, and to ensure eligibility, please contact David Hutley volunteers@leevalleypark.org.uk , 01992 709 879