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Volunteer Learning Platform

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Welcome to The Salvation Army's "Volunteer Learning Platform"

 

Thank you for being a part of The Salvation Army movement where you play an important role in shaping our work. As part of our commitment to a safe and caring culture, volunteers, like other workers in The Salvation Army, need to be well-trained to ensure positive wellbeing for all Salvation Army personnel and the people we serve. 

The Volunteer Learning Platform (VLP) is especially dedicated to Salvation Army volunteers and Retired Salvation Army Officers who are also fulfilling volunteer roles. 

Preparing for training 

  • To commence a module, you will need to know your Salvos Workday ID which is provided to you by your manager or officer.
  • If you are unsure what training you need to complete, please discuss with your manager or officer or refer to your Volunteer Role Profile. 
Learning modules
Foundational training
  • Code of Conduct 
  • WHS for volunteers 
  • TSA Today

For all volunteers, within 8 weeks of commencement

Safeguarding@TSA

For all volunteers, within 4 weeks of commencement

Safeguarding@TSA - Advanced

Only for volunteers in child-related roles, to complete within 4 weeks of commencement (note: need to complete Safegarding@TSA module above first).

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice

Required for Vic Social Mission volunteers, however recommended in other states for volunteers working in Social Mission.

Please speak to your manager if you require this module.

Manual Handling

Recommended for volunteers working in roles with manual handling duties.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Learning 

Recommended for non-indigenous volunteers working in roles with regular contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Please speak to your manager if you require this module.

Mandatory training - more information

Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

There are three (3) modules in this training suite:

  1. Code of Conduct for Volunteers - 20-minute guide to TSA's culture and practice 
  2. Work Health and Safety for Volunteers - 15-minute course outlining our commitment to a safe workplace
  3. TSA Today* - 20-minute general introduction to TSA 
  • Timeframe: Within 8 weeks of commencement
  • Valid: 2 years (TSA Today is once-off training)
 All volunteers must complete each learning module (*TSA Today only for newly commenced volunteers) 

Notes:

  • TSA Today is required for all new volunteers, but you will only need to complete this once
  • You will need your Workday ID to access each module. 
Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

Safeguarding@TSA is a national 30-minute course that provides vital information about our responsibilities for ensuring TSA is a child-safe organisation.  ​​​​​This learning is for all volunteers 18 years and over.

  • Timeframe: 4 weeks of commencement
  • Valid: ​​​​​​​2 years 
 All volunteers 

Notes:

  • You will need your Workday ID to access this training. 
  • Content warning: Some learners may find the materials in this course distressing. Please ensure learners are aware they can contact their line manager, site chaplain or the Employee Assistance Program on 1300 687 327. Alternatively, they can contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for 24/7 counselling or Lifeline 13 11 14.
Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

Safeguarding@TSA – Advanced is a national 60 minute course that builds on the learning from Safeguarding@TSA – Foundational. The training covers: 

  1. The Rights of the Child  
  2. Creating Culturally Safe and Inclusive Environments  
  3. Preventing abuse in TSA  
  4. Child on Child abuse  
  5. Reporting abuse 
 Volunteers who are over 18 (inc. Soldiers, Retired Officers and Adherents) who work with children/vulnerable people. Also required for all volunteers who lead others (inc. those in spiritual/pastoral lead roles)

Notes:

  • You will need your Workday ID to access this training. 
  • Content warning: Some learners may find the materials in this course distressing. Please ensure learners are aware they can contact their line manager, site chaplain or the Employee Assistance Program on 1300 687 327. Alternatively, they can contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for 24/7 counselling or Lifeline 13 11 14.
Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

If you are required to complete this course, your manager will directly speak with you.

 Vic Social Mission volunteers only.

 

Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

This 20-minute training video is recommended for volunteers who have manual handling duties as part of their role, for example, those in retail stores. 

Recommended for volunteers with manual handling duties.

 

Details about this course  Who needs to complete this

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Learning is part of our Reconciliation and Cultural Competency journey. Our Cultural Learning resources bring insight and knowledge of TSA's reconciliation plan and provide opportunity to build your cultural competency.

This Cultural Learning is comprised of different levels of learning and delivered via online e-learning, facilitated learning circles as well as self-paced learning and discovery through curated links to reading and viewing resources. 

If you are interested in progressing your Cultural Competency journey, please contact your Corps Officer/Line Manager for more information.

Our commitment to reconciliation 

The Salvation Army recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Australia. Our vision for reconciliation is to be a faith movement committed to equity, freedom and the righting of injustice.

We respect, value and acknowledge the traditions, spiritualities and languages of the oldest living cultural history in the world. We’re intentional about engaging in unified and positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.

For more information on our commitment to reconciliation, click here.

 Recommended for volunteers who interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.