INTRODUCTION
Work Based Learning is a way of gaining qualification either through volunteering, unpaid or paid placement. According to Lemanski et al (2011), “work based learning describes a multiplicity of approaches by which an individual can learn through work”. This report will focus on describing how traditional education can be blended with experience in the work place, principles of volunteering and a reflective diary of the wider community in one of the charity shops in Edmonton called Sue Ryder. “Sue Ryder provides care for people with incurable and life-changing illness and campaigns for them to get the support they need”. (Ryder, 2016).
Why people volunteer?
There are so many reasons as to why people volunteer. Some volunteer …show more content…
It could therefore be argued that they define good practice in the performance of both an individual and the organisation in general. They are public documents therefore, easily accessible to everyone. Both individuals and organisations can use NOS to ensure that good job practice is adhered to and that adequate training is given. In addition, volunteers are treated just like other members of staff by being given a clear job description and in return, they (volunteers) may use the experience to transfer their competence to other work …show more content…
Therefore, it is debatable that people are the most common resources at work place. However, bringing people together does not guarantee harmony and team work due to the fact that every individual is different. In addition to people having different career ambitions and aspirations, there are other factors that may hinder or influence the effectiveness of any given organisation such as: ethnic backgrounds, language, bullying or even negative attitude towards work ethics. Therefore, every employee is unique and any cultural and behavioural factors should be personified to an
Work Based Learning is a way of gaining qualification either through volunteering, unpaid or paid placement. According to Lemanski et al (2011), “work based learning describes a multiplicity of approaches by which an individual can learn through work”. This report will focus on describing how traditional education can be blended with experience in the work place, principles of volunteering and a reflective diary of the wider community in one of the charity shops in Edmonton called Sue Ryder. “Sue Ryder provides care for people with incurable and life-changing illness and campaigns for them to get the support they need”. (Ryder, 2016).
Why people volunteer?
There are so many reasons as to why people volunteer. Some volunteer …show more content…
It could therefore be argued that they define good practice in the performance of both an individual and the organisation in general. They are public documents therefore, easily accessible to everyone. Both individuals and organisations can use NOS to ensure that good job practice is adhered to and that adequate training is given. In addition, volunteers are treated just like other members of staff by being given a clear job description and in return, they (volunteers) may use the experience to transfer their competence to other work …show more content…
Therefore, it is debatable that people are the most common resources at work place. However, bringing people together does not guarantee harmony and team work due to the fact that every individual is different. In addition to people having different career ambitions and aspirations, there are other factors that may hinder or influence the effectiveness of any given organisation such as: ethnic backgrounds, language, bullying or even negative attitude towards work ethics. Therefore, every employee is unique and any cultural and behavioural factors should be personified to an