When the Cheos Transitions into Calm
In the midst of exam season, finding your center is the ultimate competitive advantage. Join the Volunteers Academy’s "Equilibrium" webinar featuring Dr. Kavinda De Silva to explore practical resilience strategies designed for the modern student.
Focus: Stress Management & Academic Balance
When: 23rd April at 8:00 PM via Zoom
Secure your spot and find your equilibrium.
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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.
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.
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
Importance of professional behavior
Understanding corporate culture & expectations
Workplace ethics and professionalism
Verbal & non-verbal communication skills
Email & business writing etiquette
Handling workplace conversations professionally
The power of first impressions
Grooming tips for a professional appearance
Dress codes & corporate fashion guidelines
Collaboration & team dynamics
Conflict resolution in the workplace
Leading with confidence and integrity
How volunteering enhances employability
Project management skills from the ZeroPlastic Movement
Transitioning from a volunteer to a corporate professional
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.
✅ 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
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable corporate skills for free! Enroll now and take the first step towards professional success.
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!
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.
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 🎨🌿
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! 💚
Welcome to the "Understanding ZeroPlastic Movement" course! This comprehensive course is designed to educate new members about the mission, activities, and impact of the ZeroPlastic Movement. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of Sri Lanka's plastic problem, the holistic areas of action taken by ZeroPlastic, and the innovative projects that are making a difference. This course will prepare you to actively participate and contribute to our mission of reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices.
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.
