Unit Award Scheme

117832 VOLUNTEERING AS A CARE GROUP MENTOR

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1actively participate in discussions, activities and role play exercises related to mentoringSummary sheet
2work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibilitySummary sheet
3engage and establish constructive relationships with young people over a given period of timeSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

4safeguarding and confidentiality proceduresSummary sheet
5the equality and diversity policy of a given organisation or local authoritySummary sheet
6how to maintain boundaries and the difference between personal and professional relationshipsSummary sheet
7the types of situations that can lead to conflictSummary sheet
8how confidence can be affected by criticismSummary sheet and/or student completed work

shown knowledge of

9passive, aggressive and assertive communication stylesSummary sheet
10how to be assertive by using the DES (describe, explain, say) techniqueStudent completed work
11at least two strategies for building self-confidenceSummary sheet

experienced

12listening and responding appropriately during group discussionsSummary sheet
13practicing conflict resolution skillsSummary sheet
14working in a group over a period of four sessions to develop their professional relationships and their communication and thinking skills.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 9 October 2022Level - Level Two