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
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Importance of professional behavior
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Understanding corporate culture & expectations
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Workplace ethics and professionalism
Module 2: Effective Communication in a Corporate Setting
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Verbal & non-verbal communication skills
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Email & business writing etiquette
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Handling workplace conversations professionally
Module 3: Personal Grooming & Dressing for Success
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The power of first impressions
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Grooming tips for a professional appearance
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Dress codes & corporate fashion guidelines
Module 4: Leadership & Teamwork in a Corporate Environment
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Collaboration & team dynamics
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Conflict resolution in the workplace
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Leading with confidence and integrity
Module 5: Applying Volunteer Experience to Corporate Success
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How volunteering enhances employability
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Project management skills from the ZeroPlastic Movement
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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.
📅 Course Schedule
📅 Date: Poya Day – April 12th
⏰ Time: 8 PM
📍 Mode: Online (Moodle & Live Session)
📩 Note: The Zoom link will be emailed to all enrolled students before the session.
🎓 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.
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.
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