HSC DMO15: Voluntary organisations

1. Understand the role of voluntary organisations

• 1.1. Explain services provided by voluntary organisations
• 1.2. Describe how voluntary agencies are accessed
• 1.3. Explain the impact of voluntary organisation services on individuals
• 1.4. Analyse the relationship between statutory, independent and voluntary organisations

2. Understand legislation and policy relating to voluntary organisations

• 2.1. Summarise legislation and policy drivers of voluntary organisations’ service delivery
• 2.2. Explain funding mechanisms for voluntary organisations

3. Understand governance in the voluntary sector

• 3.1. Describe the governance structure of a voluntary organisation
• 3.2. Discuss how a voluntary organisation is shaped by its values, mission statements and ethics
• 3.3. Analyse how a voluntary organisation is held to account

4. Understand how the voluntary sector supports equality, diversity and inclusion

• 4.1. Evaluate how the voluntary sector supports equality, diversity and inclusion

5. Understand the role of the voluntary sector in safeguarding individuals

• 5.1. Assess the role of the voluntary sector in safeguarding individuals