EURECA-PRO
Course on Volunteering
EURECA-PRO Lifelong Learning Academy - Online Course
University involved: Universidad de León
- Upcoming events
Course Type:
Online
self-paced course
Number of places:
No limit
Starting date:
3/12/2026
Ending date:
31/01/2027
The course provides comprehensive training in university volunteering, aimed primarily at EURECA-PRO students and staff, as well as anyone interested in social participation, inclusion, equality, and community engagement.
It is an online, asynchronous, and flexible course, with a total duration of 10 hours and a value of 0.5 ECTS credits. No previous knowledge or specific qualifications are required.
This course is open to all EURECA-PRO students and staff, as well as to the general public.
Key details
Mobility Type: virtual
Duration: 10 hours
Estimated learning time: 10 hours
Instructor: Adelina Rodríguez Pacios
Semester: Fall/Winter
Language: English
ECTS: 0.5
Audience: General public
Key topics
- The legal framework, rights, and responsibilities of volunteers in Spain.
- Different types of volunteering and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- University volunteering at the University of León.
- Equality and gender awareness.
- Intergenerational volunteering and active ageing.
- Inclusive mentoring and educational support.
- Inclusive communication, empathy, and active listening.
- Ethics, boundaries, coordination, and volunteer self-care.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the volunteering framework, apply communication and intervention skills, work effectively in teams, act ethically and inclusively, and transfer the competences gained to academic, professional, and personal contexts.
Assessment is continuous and formative, focusing on understanding the content, participation, practical application, and reflection on learning. The course is coordinated by Adelina Rodríguez Pacios and Beatriz Abella García, with professionals from the University of León’s Inclusion, Equality and Social Action Area, in collaboration with EURECA-PRO.
