Volunteer Co-ordinators Training
We currently run the following training courses for Volunteer Co-ordinators:
Laws on Volunteering
Wednesday 16 July 2008 09:30 – 13:00
Cost VCS £30.00 Other £40.00
This course provides participants with knowledge, practical advice and guidance on volunteering and the law. Participants will gain:
Knowledge of the key areas of law that affect volunteering
A practical approach to health and safety for volunteers
The latest information on volunteers and employment rights
Diversity in Volunteering
Wednesday 13 August 2008 09:30 – 13:00
Cost VCS £30.00 Other £40.00
This course looks at ways to attract and retain volunteers from diverse backgrounds using material and case studies from GOLDSTAR.
- What is diversity, What is Goldstar and how can it benefit my project
- Practical Advice on engaging diverse groups into volunteering
- An opportunity to discuss the challenges and benefits of a diverse volunteer base for your project
Volunteer Supervision and Support
Wednesday 24 September 2008 09:30 – 13:00
Cost VCS £30.00 Other £40.00
This training looks at how to give effective supervision in a supportive environment. Participants will gain:
- An understanding of the term supervision and support
- An appreciation of the skills needed to give positive supervision and support
- Solutions to supervising difficult volunteers
Developing a Volunteer Policy
Tuesday 14 October 2008 09:30 – 13:00
Cost VCS £30.00 Other £40.00
This training cover will cover what needs to be included in your organisation's volunteer policy. Participants will gain:
- Knowledge and understanding of Volunteer Policies and Procedures
- Practical advice on how to develop a Volunteer Policy
- An understanding on why organisations should have a Volunteer Policy
Setting up Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)
Wednesday 19 November 2008 10.00 – 12.00
Cost VCS £25.00 other £35.00
This course looks at what is involved in setting up Employer Supported Volunteering (EVS) in your organisation. Participants will gain:
- An appreciation of what distinguishes ESV from other forms of volunteering
- Practical advice on what is involved in setting up ESV
- An understanding of the different approaches to ESV
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For more information or if you are unable to gain access to the booking form, please contact Afiza Oaten on 01752 201766 or email afiza@plymouthguild.org.uk
Dates of upcoming courses
For more information contact Simon de Groot on 01752 201766 or email simon@plymouthguild.org.uk