Training Calendar 2010
April
Introduction to management committees
13th April
9.30am - 2.30pm
A one-day course covering the roles and responsibilities of a committee, the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and other committee members and how to run successful meetings. A great course for anyone who is new to committees or someone who wants refresher course and pick up new skills and tips!
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Pre Volunteer Course
15th April
10am - 3.30pm
An opportunity for anybody who is thinking of getting involved in volunteering to find out what it’s all about. We will spend the time informally looking at the benefits volunteering can give. There will also be time to explore the expectations of both volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. The course will end with a opportunity search to show the wide variety of opportunities that exist.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Design a leaflet
29th April
10am - 1pm
Are your leaflets looking old and too busy, do you find it hard to know where to start? This session will help you design a new leaflet for your group.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Develop your training skills
2 days - 21st & 22nd April
10am - 4pm
This active participative course will equip you to run training courses successfully. You will understand how to create an effective learning environment and practice the skills needed to deliver training and to manage groups of learners.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
May
Press Releases
13th May
10am - 1pm
The Editor of Tameside Advertiser will show you how to write a good press release and show examples of ones that have been successful. You will create a press release for your group. There will also be an opportunity to ask the Editor questions.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Pre Volunteer Course (2 sessions)
19th & 20th May
1pm - 3.30pm
An opportunity for anybody who is thinking of getting involved in volunteering to find out what it’s all about. We will spend the time informally looking at the benefits volunteering can give. There will also be time to explore the expectations of both volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Youth Volunteering
25th May
9.30am - 4pm
More and more organisations are beginning to involve young people as volunteers. This session will make them think about the ways in which to engage with young volunteers and ensure good practice:-
- have defined ways in which organisations can use young people as volunteers
- have discussed the difficulties a young volunteer would face in various roles
- have recognised the barriers to youth volunteering
- have identified how an organisation could reduce the barriers and difficulties faced by young volunteers
- have considered appropriate ways to aid the recruitment and continued involvement of young people as volunteers
- have explored good practice issues that need to be in place for youth volunteering
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Safeguarding - what you need to know!
26th May
9.30am to 3.00pm
Stanley House, Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5GB
Many of you have been asking us about how vetting and barring will affect recruiting volunteers and paid workers, Independent Safeguarding Association is the new body set up by the Home Office to manage the new scheme.
The Safeguarding “What you need to know!” event will have a guest speaker from the Home Office who will make a presentation and be available for a question and answer session. There will also be a selection of workshops all with a legal theme around safeguarding. More details will be available soon.
Places are limited and strictly on a first come basis.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
June
Getting things for free
3rd June
12pm - 2pm
It’s getting harder and harder to get funding to run community groups so this course is designed to give you some practical tips so you can get things for free. You will share ideas with other groups and learn how to get goods and items, support from experts, and sponsorship. This will be an fun, interactive 2 hours.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Safeguarding Young People
10th June
5.30pm - 9pm
This is a basic awareness raising session in promoting welfare and safeguarding children. Its aim is to enable participants to recognise concerns about children and respond appropriately. All workers who come into contact with children, young people and parents require this training. By the end of the course you will:-
- Be aware of what is meant by child abuse and neglect
- Be aware of your role in keeping children safe
- Be able to take the right steps to protect children
- Be able to provide a safe environment for the children you work with
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Managing Time
22nd June
9.30am - 12.30pm
If you have ever heard yourself say “I wish there were more hours in the day” then this workshop could be just what you need. We will start by looking at the consequences of not managing our time and proceed to identify methods of managing the process effectively. We will look at the things that steal our time and how to deal with them. How about interruptions, how intrusive can they be, let’s look at how we could deal with them. The time spent on this workshop could pay for itself in a month. Can you find the time to book a place?
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Pre Volunteer Course (2 sessions)
23rd & 24th June
1pm - 3.30pm
An opportunity for anybody who is thinking of getting involved in volunteering to find out what it’s all about. We will spend the time informally looking at the benefits volunteering can give. There will also be time to explore the expectations of both volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. The course will end with a opportunity search to show the wide variety of opportunities that exist.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Equality and diversity training
23rd June
9.30am - 2.30pm
Do you know that if your group needs funding then you need to have thought seriously about equal opportunities. Does your group have an equal opportunities policy? Is your service available to all sections of the community? How do you make your organisation more welcoming to attract new members? This training will hopefully give you a taste of the things you need to look at.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
July
Basic Bookkeeping
1st July
9.30am - 2.30pm
Are you struggling with your bookkeeping? This free course covers all you need to know to become a good treasurer for your organisation. If you know nothing about bookkeeping then this one day course is for you.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Chairing skills
13th July
12pm - 2pm
Ever wondered how to chair a meeting? Want to improve your chairing skills? This training is for anybody wishing to learn knew chairing skills and find out how to deal with those difficult committee members or how to ensure your committee makes decisions.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Top tips for Radio interviews
22nd July
10am - 1pm
Tameside Radio will help you think of how your group can get your story heard and give radio tips and advice. Your chance to learn from the experts and actually record a short piece on your group.
For more information contact Dawn Acton at T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org
Recruiting Volunteers
22nd July
10am - 4pm
If you are considering this course it must mean that you need more volunteers, in this session we will look at creating a effective recruitment system, identifying different methods of recruitment and examining the benefits of a targeted recruitment campaign. There will also be a session looking at the difference between good and bad advertising. Book soon as places fill quickly on this ever popular course.
For more information contact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside on 0161 339 2345 or email riona@tamesidevb.org.uk