Training

BAVO provides informal and formal learning opportunities to enhance the skills, knowledge and confidence of volunteers and people involved with voluntary organisations and community groups within the Borough.

Managing Volunteers Training

Managing Volunteers is a training programme to inform and develop volunteer schemes in voluntary and community organisations. The training is divided into three modules and delivered over six days.

Module 1 will cover ‘Induction to Volunteering’ and ‘Preparing for Volunteers’. The two day course will be held on Wednesday, 5th December 07 and Wednesday, 12th December 07
Module 2 will cover ‘Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction’ The two days will be held on Wednesday, 20th February 08 and Wednesday, 27th February 08.
Module 3 will cover ‘Getting the Best from your Volunteers’, The two days will be held on Wednesday, 9th April 08 and Wednesday, 16th April 08.

Times and Venue - All the training days will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00pm and will be held at the BAVO offices in Maesteg.

Cost - The training is usually £100 per person, per module, subsidised by the Welsh Assembly, EU Objective 1 and The Big Lottery, allowing BAVO to offer the modules free of charge.

For more information and a booking form, please contact Sharon at the BAVO office on 01656 810400.

Free E-Learning Scheme for Trustees

You can now learn about trusteeship, governance and best practice at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or office (via the web). The learning scheme called 'Learning to Drive', can help you to become a more effective Trustee. Click here to access the websitewww.trusteelearning.org.uk

County Voluntary Council delivered training

Courses for Communities Cymru is a new programme of training which is delivered through a partnership between local county voluntary councils, volunteer centres and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. It offers relevant and affordable (subsidised by WAG) training for local voluntary and community groups.

To book on any of the courses please contact the CVC delivering that course, as shown in the brochure (click here to download). A further brochure will be available later in the year for courses between October 2008 and March 2009.

The next courses being delivered in Bridgend are 'Earning' May 22nd and Trustee Training on June 26th. Check the booklet for more details.

BAVO Training Programme Objectives

Identify and respond to the training and learning needs of voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers
Encourage and promote good practice in volunteering through learning
Provide a programme of learning opportunities appropriate to the needs of groups and individuals in the voluntary sector
To promote good quality, affordable, accessible training and learning opportunities for all
To work in partnership with other sectors whilst maintaining our independence
Provide a range of non accredited sessions and accredited opportunities for those who wish to seek them

BAVO has a range of training and events during the course of the year. Training is usually provided at a nominal charge of £20 per person and is offered to groups that are based and operate within Bridgend County.

Some of our training events are also held regionally in partnership with Neath Port Talbot CVS, Swansea CVS and Powys AVO.

If you would like further information on what is currently on offer, please contact your local Development Officer or Mo Williams on 01656 810400.

We will post our 2008 Training programme here soon, so watch this space.

If your group/committee is interested in learning more about developing sustainable funding for your organisation, we have a range of workshops that can help you on your way. Contact BAVO for further information or visit www.sustainablefundingcymru.org.uk

Talk to us, Please!

Does your group have a specific training need?

Would your organisation benefit from a training needs analysis?

Would you like us to provide Trustees with up-to-date guidance on governing documents, charitable or company status or Trustee Roles and Responsibilities?

If the answer to any of these questions is YES then we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Mo on 01656 810400 or email mowilliams@bavo.org.uk