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Introduction to being a Volunteer

In this course you will learn about the most important facets of supporting those people who need support in one or more areas of their lives.

In this course you will learn the following:

  • The value of your role as a volunteer
  • How to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
  • How to prevent the spreading of infections
  • How to assist people in moving safely
  • How to provide people with personal care based on their individual needs
  • How to communicate well and effectively with different people
  • About nutritional requirements and assisting people with eating and drinking
  • About the impact of culture on support
  • How to maximise a person’s well-being and quality of life

This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.

Estimated number of hours: 3 hours theory. No assessment is provided.

The module is provided by Kalandra Education Group.

Highlights /Why us?

Kalandra Products is supported by Kalandra Education, the organization providing high-quality, innovative training that helps carers meet the daily needs of their person and their family.

Program Outline/Syllabus

Course Structure – Modules/ Tasks

In this course you will learn about the most important facets of supporting those people who need support in one or more areas of their lives.
In this course you will learn the following:
• The value of your role as a volunteer
• How to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• How to prevent the spreading of infections
• How to assist people in moving safely
• How to provide people with personal care based on their individual needs
• How to communicate well and effectively with different people
• About nutritional requirements and assisting people with eating and drinking
• About the impact of culture on support
• How to maximise a person’s well-being and quality of life

Assignments/Tests- All courses are tested by quizzes throughout the course

What will I learn?

In this course you will learn about the most important facets of supporting those people who need support in one or more areas of their lives.
In this course you will learn the following:
• The value of your role as a volunteer
• How to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• How to prevent the spreading of infections
• How to assist people in moving safely
• How to provide people with personal care based on their individual needs
• How to communicate well and effectively with different people
• About nutritional requirements and assisting people with eating and drinking
• About the impact of culture on support
• How to maximize a person’s well-being and quality of life

Flexible
A reliable Computer/ Laptop with microphone and webcam, Internet access preferably Broadband
NZ Dollar$40+GST

This module is delivered online and is learner-driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours. You can complete this at your own pace.
For groups of 10 or more, NZ Dollar$100+GST
Email us at ecert@edvantageinternational.com for more information

Improving the life of the older and vulnerable person underpins the ethos of Kalandra. 

These people deserve the best possible care supported by resources that meet and exceed their needs, whether that be caregivers, or products. Kalandra is listening to people and trying to address these needs. 

We are sourcing equipment that helps with daily tasks, ensuring safety and providing comfort, from turning beds to aromatherapy, from acute needs to those required for chronic conditions.

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