EA Volunteers

Making Adventure Possible for Everyone
You'll learn about who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to create inclusive adventure experiences where everyone can take part thrive.

  • Make a Difference

  • Create Opportunities

  • Support Participation

  • Part of Something Great

    Benefits of our training programs

    Who we are

    Our story, mission, values, people and impact.

    Our approach

    How we use a positive, asset-based approach and why “meeting people where they are” is at the heart of what we do.

    Working with participants

    Understanding strengths, abilities, interests, confidence and individual needs.

    Real stories & experiences

    Learning through videos, photographs, participant stories, trustee messages and Equal Adventure Champions.

    Essential volunteer knowledge

    Including Food Hygiene, COSHH, Moving & Handling, Module 1, activity competence and First Aid, depending on your role.

    Practical learning, Accessible & engaging

    Connecting the learning to real volunteering situations, activities and experiences. Short sections, visuals, scenarios, questions and knowledge checks to help make learning practical and easy to follow.

    Aim is simple

    To help you understand Equal Adventure, feel prepared to volunteer, and make a positive difference to the people and communities we support.

    Course Sections

    Choose from hundreds of courses and expert articles, and have one of our expert instructors monitor your progress and offer guidance as you work towards your goals.

    01

    Introduction to Equal Adventure Charity

    Get to know Equal Adventure Charity, our history and the reason we exist.

    This section introduces:
    • Who we are
    • Our history and origins
    • Our mission
    • Our objectives
    • Our values
    • Our approach to inclusion
    • Our impact
    • Our people.

    You will also hear from trustees, participants, volunteers and Equal Adventure Champions and see examples of the activities, projects and experiences we deliver.

    Learning may include: short videos, participant stories, photographs, testimonials, activity footage and a visual timeline of Equal Adventure's development.

    02

    Our Approach and Values

    At Equal Adventure, we aim to focus on what people can do, what they want to achieve and what support can help make participation possible. Our positive, asset-based approach means recognising people's:
    • Strengths
    • Abilities
    • Interests
    • Experience
    • Confidence
    • Potential.

    Rather than starting with limitations, we look for opportunities.

    A key principle throughout our work is:
    • Meet people where they are.

    This means understanding that every person arrives with their own experiences, preferences, confidence, abilities and circumstances. You will explore what this means in practice and how it influences the way we:
    • Communicate with participants
    • Offer support
    • Provide choice
    • Encourage participation
    • Respond to changing situations
    • Work alongside people rather than simply doing things for them.

    03

    Volunteer Training and Essential Knowledge

    Volunteers must have the appropriate knowledge, training and competence for the role and activities they support.

    Depending on your role, this may include:
    • Food Hygiene - Understanding safe food preparation, handling, storage and hygiene where food is involved in volunteering activities.

    • COSHH - Understanding how hazardous substances should be identified, handled, stored and used safely.

    • Moving and Handling - Appropriate moving and handling knowledge and training where the volunteer role involves supporting people, equipment or transfers.

    • Module 1 Attendance - Completion of the relevant Equal Adventure online Module 1 training.

    • Activity Competence - Volunteers should demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge, practical ability and competence for the activities they intend to support.

    • First Aid - An appropriate first aid qualification may be required depending on the role, activity, environment and level of responsibility.

    The course will help you understand why these areas matter, what is expected of you and when additional training or supervision may be required.

    Helen Cooper

    Helen Cooper is fashion designer since 2002. He has a Masters Degree in Sustainable Fashion and a Bachelors in Fashion Management and has been teaching Sustainability in Fashion for over 15 years in LA. Helen enjoys teaching at all levels and all ages. She is looking forward to sharing her love for the environment and how we can help it through fashion.
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    “Teaching on GreenLife platform has been an amazing experience.”

    Helen Cooper

    Fashion Designer, MA in Sustainable Fashion

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      Morayshire
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      Scotland, UK

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