Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers – Level 1 – CPD Certified

Welcome to our online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Promoting equality and diversity should be at the heart of all organisations. As a volunteer, you can help ensure that we exercise fairness in all we do to ensure that no individual, community, or group is left behind.

This online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of how to promote diversity and inclusion and eliminate discrimination in the workforce.

Course content

This online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Key definitions
• Chapter 2 – Equality, diversity and human rights
• Chapter 3 – Equality Act 2010
• Chapter 4 – Creating an inclusive environment
• Chapter 5 – Volunteering in an equal and diverse environment
• Chapter 6 – Challenging prejudice, discrimination and unfairness
• Chapter 7 – Equality vs equity
• Chapter 8 – Module summary.

Who is the course for?

This online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course is suitable for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff.

Course aims

The aims of this Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers e-learning course are to:

• Help you realise the need for upholding equality in diversity.
• Develop respect for the respect of human rights in one’s community.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain what we mean by equality, diversity, human rights and person-centred support.
• Outline the need for upholding equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Explain the legislation that relates to equality, diversity and human rights.
• Describe the nine protected characteristics in line with human rights.
• Outline the role of FREDA.
• Explain why we need to know about people’s different backgrounds and why it is essential not to make assumptions about individuals.
• Describe what you can do to challenge prejudice and discrimination.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers E-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify factors that can hinder person-centred support in care services.
• Explain how to nurture an inclusive environment in the workplace.
• Outline the challenges of volunteering in a diverse environment.
• Distinguish between equality and equity in the effort to uphold equality and diversity.
• Suggest ways in which they can challenge prejudice, discrimination and unfairness.
• Apply the FREDA principle in the effort to be person-centred in the support services.

Why is online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course essential?

This online Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers training course describes what we mean by equality, diversity and person-centred support, as well as what you can do to help create a more inclusive community or organisation. We all have a role to make sure that services are accessible and that everyone has a positive experience.