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Effective Communication Skills for Volunteers

Clear and respectful communication is at the heart of every successful volunteer initiative

Clear and respectful communication is at the heart of every successful volunteer initiative. Whether you're coordinating cleanup teams, engaging with partners, or spreading awareness online, strong communication builds trust, strengthens collaboration, and enhances your impact.

“Effective Communication Skills for Volunteers” is a practical and empowering course designed for anyone looking to improve how they express themselves—both in volunteer roles and their wider personal and professional lives.

This course will help you:

  • Understand the core principles of clear, empathetic, and purposeful communication.

  • Communicate effectively across cultures and digital platforms.

  • Handle challenging conversations and represent your organization professionally.

  • Build confidence in speaking, writing, listening, and leading with clarity.

Whether you’re just starting your volunteer journey or preparing for a future in leadership, communications, or social impact, this course offers essential skills that benefit every path—including your career.

📣 Course Summary: Effective Communication Skills for Volunteers Clear and respectful communication is at the heart of every

Mastering workplace Etiquette & Grooming for Volunteers

Course Overview

The transition from volunteering to a professional corporate environment requires essential soft skills that go beyond technical knowledge. This course is designed to equip volunteers with workplace etiquette, professional grooming, and communication skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for corporate success.

By combining hands-on experience from the ZeroPlastic Movement with structured learning from the Volunteer Academy, this program provides a holistic approach to professional development.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand and apply professional workplace etiquette
✅ Communicate effectively in a corporate environment
✅ Present themselves with confidence through proper grooming & attire
✅ Build a strong professional image & personal brand
✅ Develop leadership and teamwork skills for corporate success

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Workplace Etiquette

  • Importance of professional behavior

  • Understanding corporate culture & expectations

  • Workplace ethics and professionalism

Module 2: Effective Communication in a Corporate Setting

  • Verbal & non-verbal communication skills

  • Email & business writing etiquette

  • Handling workplace conversations professionally

Module 3: Personal Grooming & Dressing for Success

  • The power of first impressions

  • Grooming tips for a professional appearance

  • Dress codes & corporate fashion guidelines

Module 4: Leadership & Teamwork in a Corporate Environment

  • Collaboration & team dynamics

  • Conflict resolution in the workplace

  • Leading with confidence and integrity

Module 5: Applying Volunteer Experience to Corporate Success

  • How volunteering enhances employability

  • Project management skills from the ZeroPlastic Movement

  • Transitioning from a volunteer to a corporate professional

Course Trainer

Sherien Perera – Corporate Trainer | Visiting Lecturer | Transformational Coach

With extensive experience in corporate training and leadership development, Sherien will guide participants through practical strategies to enhance their soft skills and become workplace-ready.

🎓 Certification & Benefits

✅ FREE Certification upon successful completion
✅ Hands-on project experience with the ZeroPlastic Movement
✅ Networking opportunities with industry professionals
✅ Enhanced career prospects with corporate-ready skills

🔗 Enroll Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable corporate skills for free! Enroll now and take the first step towards professional success.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Topic: The Power of Empathy in Volunteering 
We are honored to have 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐰 a distinguished lecturer at NISD, as our resource person for this insightful session. 

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“සහකම්පනය නම් තවත් අයෙකුගේ කඳුළැල් දකිමින් සැනසීම නොව, ගලා යන කඳුළැල් නිවාලන්නා වූ හැකියාවයි” 

අද සමාජයේ වියැකී යාමට ඇරඹී ඇති සහනුකම්පිතභාවයට නැවත පණ පොවමින් යොවුන් සමාජය ඔප් නැන්වීමේ අරමුණින් ඇරඹි මහා ක්‍රියාන්විතයක එක් පියවරක් මෙසේ සනිටුහන් කරමු. 

සානුකම්පිත හදවතින් මඟ පෙන්වන, සබඳතාවන් ගොඩනඟන සමාජයක පුරෝගාමී සාමාජිකයෙකු වීමට ඔබත් අප හා සම්බන්ධ වන්න! 

 

 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Building a Professional LinkedIn Profile for Volunteers

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In today’s digital age, a professional LinkedIn profile is no longer optional—it's a necessity for undergraduates and volunteers alike. Many corporations and decision-makers validate traditional CV information with LinkedIn and other social media profiles, making it essential to maintain a credible and impactful online presence.

A strong LinkedIn profile not only attracts recruiters but also opens doors to numerous opportunities that align with your skills, qualifications, and goals. As a volunteer, LinkedIn is a powerful platform to connect with corporate leaders, secure sponsorships, build partnerships, and gain support for initiatives like the Zero Plastic Movement. A well-crafted profile highlighting your social impact instantly boosts your credibility and helps amplify your message to the right audience.

Building a Professional LinkedIn Profile for Volunteers

This course is designed to help you understand the importance of LinkedIn and teach you how to use it effectively to spread your message, connect with corporate leaders, and build instant credibility as a volunteer.

Offered by: Zero Plastic Movement’s education arm, Volunteer Academy, in collaboration with Marspreneurs.
Cost: Free for all volunteers.

Take this step to elevate your professional presence and unlock new opportunities while contributing meaningfully to your volunteer journey.

Mastering Canva: Design Skills for Impact

Learn Canva and create impactful content to raise awareness about plastic pollution!

Mastering Canva: Design Skills for Impact 🎨🌿

Calling all Zeroplastic Movement volunteers! Ready to amplify your message and create eye-catching visuals that inspire action? Join our upcoming webinar, Mastering Canva: Design Skills for Impact, and learn how to design professional and impactful graphics to drive our mission forward.

Whether it's posters, social media posts, or event banners, Canva makes it easy to create stunning designs that stand out. This session will provide practical tips and tools to help you craft visuals that speak volumes for our cause.

Let’s take our climate action initiatives to the next level—one design at a time! 💚

Intern Readiness Certificate Program

Intern Readiness Certificate Program

Volunteer Certificate Request - 1 Year

Volunteer Certificate Request Form



Welcome to Volunteers Academy!

Welcome to Volunteers Academy, a pioneering platform dedicated to equipping students with essential skills and knowledge through our comprehensive e-learning course modules. Every student enrolled with us will have the unique opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge through hands-on volunteer projects facilitated by the ZeroPlastic Movement. This practical experience ensures that you not only learn but also practice and hone your skills in real-world scenarios.

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