Training
BASIC SKILLS & THE EMPLOYERS PLEDGE IN THE THIRD SECTOR
jointly run by Connecting Learners, Cartrefi Cymru and WCVA
Free of Charge - 1 day duration, 10.00am - 3.30pm
Location: Cartrefi Cymru offices:
Wednesday 8 October – Llandrindod Wells
Thursday 9 October – Bangor
Friday 10 October – Bridgend
The aim of the day is to provide individual organisations with an opportunity to learn more about the Basic Skills Employers Pledge, how to ensure the upskilling of those with basic skills issues and how the new WULF (Welsh Union Learning Fund) project, Connecting Learners, can help to put these in place. The day is aimed at senior managers who hold ultimate responsibility for signing up to the Pledge and ensure the upskilling of the workforce.
Cartrefi Cymru is one of the largest organisations within the Voluntary and Community Sector and hosts the project manager for Connecting Learners. They have been awarded the Basic Skills Employers Pledge and will share their experiences in each of the days. Connecting Learners is a Welsh Union Learning Fund project, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Its aim is to increase effective work based learning particularly amongst low level employees. WCVA, as an umbrella organisation for this sector, lends its support to the Connecting Learners project, is part of the project’s management structure and is keen to encourage participation in these training days.
Contact: Mandy Williams mandy.williams@cartreficymru.org or tel: 01597 827965 or download booking form.
COMMUNITIES COURSES CYMRU
VAMT Training Courses 2008-2009
Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil is part of a team of County Voluntary Councils who are committed to providing a full range of courses to meet the needs of the voluntary sector in Wales as part of a national training framework.
VAMT is working with Interlink, based in Pontypridd, Voluntary Action Cardiff based in central Cardiff and Vale CVS, based in Barry to provide access to training which VAMT does not have the resources to deliver by itself.
Details of the courses being offered by our partner CVCs will soon be available, and if you are able to travel, we would encourage you to attend.
Courses are supported by the Welsh Assembly Government. The cost is £20 or less per day and includes all materials. All VAMT courses listed below will take place at the Voluntary Action Centre. Individual flyers for each training course will soon be sent out by post, but you can also book by e-mailing training@vamt.net
VAMT Training Courses 2008-2009
Volunteer recruitment, selection and induction
Developing and Writing a Communications Strategy
Reaching out – using accessible formats and languages
Getting the best from your Volunteers
Writing Effective Press Releases
Effective Communication Skills
Other CVC's Training courses
Interlink Training Programme Apr08 - Mar09
Vale Centre for Voluntary Services Training and Events
Creating a Website – Making the most of your website and the internet
9 September 2998 9:30-12:30
Rebekah Williams WCVA
£10
A basic introduction to the pros and cons of developing a website for your organisation, what to think about when planning a website, usability factors, ensuring access, and hints and tips regarding design and content.Volunteer recruitment, selection and induction
8 and 9 October 2008 9:30 - 4:00pm
Wendy Marshall VAMT/Rhodri Thomas Interlink
(participants need to attend both days)
£40 including lunch
Attracting volunteers can be difficult enough on its own but without the right processes how do minimise the risk of losing them in their first weeks? This comprehensive two day course will help you plan targeted recruitment and move through the processes of selection and vetting, the selection process and recruitment interviewing; identifying the skills which volunteers have, data protection and induction.Developing and Writing a Communications Strategy
14 October 2008 9:30-12:30
Rebekah Williams WCVA
£10
Do you need to attract new clients, members or volunteers to your group? Do you want to raise funds or raise awareness of an issue? How are you going to communicate with your audience? This half day event introduces you to the key stages in developing and writing a communications strategy. It will focus on the key areas you need to consider when developing a communication strategy, what a strategy should contain and how it should be implemented.Reaching out – using accessible formats and languages
6 November 2008 9:30-12:30
Rebekah Williams WCVA
This half day session considers how best to make information your organisation provides accessible to all. It covers the legal requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act; ensuring access to people with sensory problems, learning disabilities, speakers of other languages; accessibility at meetings and events.Getting the best from your Volunteers
19 and 20 November 2008 9:30-4:30pm
Wendy Marshall VAMT/Rhodri Thomas Interlink
(participants need to attend both days)
£40 including lunch
Aimed at anyone with a responsibility for volunteers the two day course covers key principals of motivating, supporting and supervising volunteers. It will also cover how to identify opportunities for personal development and learning, how to give appropriate recognition to your volunteers; key sources of conflict and ways of managing difficulties and when and how to terminate the volunteering relationship.Writing Effective Press Releases
9 December 2008 9:30-12:30
Rebekah Williams WCVA
£10
A practical half-day session which will take you through the do’s and don’ts of writing press releases. The session will consider what makes a good news story, how best to write for your audience and give you valuable hints and tips to maximise your chances of getting publicity for your story.Producing an Annual Report
25 November 2009 9:30-12:30
Rebekah Williams WCVA
£10
As well as being a legal requirement for charities, your annual report can provide an opportunity to showcase your achievements to funders, members, supporters and volunteers. This half day sessions focuses on how best to get your message across and will also cover the legal requirements on annual reports for charities, how best to plan and write your report, and the best use of photographs.Effective Communication Skills
18 March 2009 10:00 - 4:00
Rebekah Williams WCVA
£20 including lunch.
This day-long session considers how to communicate effectively, focusing on ways in which we communicate; active listening and effective questioning; use of body language and how best to prepare to communicate your message at meetings.
