This online equality, diversity and human rights for volunteers course is designed for all staff and volunteers who interact with service users, colleagues, and the public in various settings, ensuring they understand and implement principles of equality, diversity, and human rights in their daily activities.

This equality, diversity and human rights for volunteers online course is divided into the following sections:

Key definitions and concepts

• Understanding equality, diversity, and human rights framework.

Equality Act 2010

• Comprehensive coverage of the act and its implications for volunteer activities.

Challenging prejudice and discrimination

• Strategies for addressing and overcoming prejudicial and discriminatory behaviours in the workplace.

Creating inclusive environments

• Practical approaches to fostering inclusivity and respect in diverse settings.

The Role of FREDA principles

•  Application of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy in volunteer engagements.

The aims of this equality, diversity and human rights for volunteers elearning course are to:

• Enhance awareness of the importance of equality, diversity, and human rights in volunteering.
• Equip participants with the skills to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all individuals they interact with.

On completion of this equality, diversity and human rights for volunteers e-learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Examine key concepts of equality, diversity, human rights, and person-centred support and their importance in volunteering.
• Review the necessity of upholding equality and diversity within volunteer environments.
• Analyse relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and how it applies to volunteer activities.
• Identify the nine protected characteristics recognised under human rights law.
• Explore the application of the FREDA principles in volunteer settings.
• Discuss the impact of cultural and individual differences on interactions and service delivery.
• Develop skills to challenge and address prejudice and discrimination effectively in the workplace.

On completion of this equality, diversity and human rights for volunteers online training 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 to be person-centred in the support services.

This CPD-accredited equality, diversity and human rights e-learning course for care homes is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

In an era when data breaches are increasingly common, understanding how to protect sensitive information is essential. This course provides volunteers with the necessary skills to handle personal data responsibly, ensure compliance with legal standards, and maintain the trust of those they serve.

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