Extending your volunteers’ skills

Investing in your volunteer team’s training and development is a great way to help them build their confidence, and achieve their maximum potential for your charity. A robust training programme is also a strong incentive for potential volunteers who are considering joining you.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) offers a wide-ranging programme of training opportunities for volunteers, volunteer managers, and other aspect of working effectively in the Third Sector. Browse their courses via their website HERE

The Directory of Social Change (DSC) training covers current key issues charities are facing right now such as working at home, as well as wider topic areas such as fundraising, governance, finance, personal development, communication, and management & leadership. Browse their courses via their website HERE

Other online courses to consider:

Suicide Awareness Training – Click HERE 

Safeguarding Adults – Click HERE 

Safeguarding Children – Click HERE

Making Every Contact Count – Click HERE 

Mental Health First Aid – Click HERE

Alzheimer’s Society Learning Hub – Click HERE

Other training opportunities and skills workshops will frequently become available via your local Volunteer Centre. Click HERE to contact them and ask to be kept up to date.