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.

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 aims to offer the high quality training you want, where you want it, at a price you can afford.

We will support community and voluntary groups to build their strategies and systems, so that they can build their capacity to offer needs led training, learning opportunities and staff, volunteer and trustee development.

We offer an open programme of training covering key topics based on your feedback and current relevance to the voluntary and community sector.

We can also tailor training specifically to meet the specific needs of your organisations (large or small) so that you can benefit from the expertise and knowledge of our local and national trainers!

We can offer advice and facilitation services for your staff, volunteer and trustee away days planning meetings to help you make them more meaningful and productive. We can also offer informal learning through development support for new and small groups and for larger organisations facing change or challenge.

Training is delivered at convenient accessible venues across the County and our trainers are accredited trainers knowledgeable in their subject areas and have experience of working with the voluntary sector.

If you are interested in finding out more contact Deb Evans , Training and Development Officer.

We can also provide specifially tailored training courses for and on behalf of other sectors and agencies outside of the third sector. Whatever your needs, give Esther a ring first!

Courses for Communities Cymru - County Voluntary Council training programme

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 afoordable (subsidised by WAG) training for local voluntary and community groups.

BAVO 2012 Training Programme

Safeguarding Children

22+29 February 2012

Trainer; Sally George

£20 per person

BAVO Offices Maesteg

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

(POVA)

13 March 2012

2-3.30pm

Trainer; Jo Finch

BAVO Offices Maesteg

Voluntary Sector Representative Course

15 March 2012

9.30-4.00pm

£20 per person

BAVO Offices Maesteg

All our Courses for Communities training sessions are heavily subsidised by WAG and therefore are reduced from £100 per person to just £20 per person (except for Vulnerable Adults training, which is free, with a £20 charge for non-attendance). Venues for the sessions will be in Bridgend County, please call us for details. Places are limited, so you are advised to book now!

BAVO through 'Courses for Communites Cymru' has a menu of over 50 different workshop sessions from fundraising to asset management - in fact we can deliver any of the courses that are currently promoted in the Courses Cymru brochure. If you are interested in tailored workshops for your group or partnership, please get in touch.

Download the BAVO booking form.

View the current courses on offer in Bridgend and our neighbouring CVC areas.

Local Bridgend groups can also access courses being run by other neighbouring CVC's - for instant access to their websites click the relevant link below;

Courses for Communities

Vale CVS Training

Voluntary Action Cardiff Training

Voluntary Action Methyr Tydfil Training

Interlink RCT Training

If you wish to book a workshop being run by another CVC you will need to contact them direct for a booking form.

Free ASIST(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) training courses

We will be running FREE ASIST training courses as part of the 'Siaradwn Ni/ Let's Talk' Project funded by the BIG Lottery. The free workshops in Bridgend County are open to Bridgend based beneficiaries only.

This course normally costs £180 per person, however we are trying to encourage as many people from the local community to take advantage of this two day practical workshop that looks at how to appropriately and confidently carry out suicide first aid through the ASIST intervention model.

These workshops have a limited number of places and require a two day commitment. Any non attendance without reasonable notice or reason may result in the full partcipant rate being charged. To book a place in 2012 you must complete a booking form and return it to BAVO.

For a Bridgend application form click here

For a Neath Port Talbot booking form click here

Course Outline The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid, on helping a person at risk stay safe and seek further help.

Learn how to:
·       Recognise invitations for help
·       Reach out and offer support
·       Review the risk of suicide
·       Apply a suicide intervention model
·       Link people with community resources

The workshop increases caregivers' knowledge and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide; the skills learned can be put to use to save lives.

For the full dates of future training please refer to the booking form. Please visit www.siaradwnni.org.uk for further information on ASIST and other free services and training.

Asist dates for next year:

19th and 20th April 2012, Neath Port Talbot
15th and 16th May 2012, Bridgend
18th and 19th June 2012, Bridgend
28th and 29th June, 2012, Neath Port Talbot
11th and 12th July, 2012, Neath Port Talbot
12th and 13th of September 2012, Bridgend
26th and 27th of September 2012, Neath Port Talbot
9th and 10th of October 2012, Bridgend
18th and 19th of October 2012, Neath Port Talbot
31st October and 1st November 2012, Bridgend
12th and 13th of November 2012, Neath Port Talbot
6th and 7th December 2012, Neath Port Talbot
14th and 15th of January 2013, Bridgend
12th and 13th February 2013, Bridgend
27th and 28th of February 2013, Neath Port talbot
6th and 7th of March 2013, Bridgend

Life Sucks - Siaradwn Ni Conference 2011-12

Siaradwn Ni Conference which is centering on Young People and the impact of Cyberbullying.

Date: 23rd March 2012, Orangery. Margam

Young people 16 – 26 – those working with younger people

The Siaradwn Ni – Let’s Talk project is a 5 year, Big Lottery project, funded to help reduce suicide and mental health stigma across Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot County Boroughs. It aims to promote positive mental wellbeing, reduce barriers to accessing support, provide training and support people who might be affected by mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or self-harm.

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 website www.trusteelearning.org.uk

Voices for Change Cymru Project

Visit their website to look at the latest courses on offer.

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 BAVO on 01656 810400 or email bavo@bavo.org.uk