Training Courses
FREE Local Training Courses
CAVS has secured funding from the Learning & Skills Council's Neighbourhood Fund to run the following courses.
Creative Writing - 26th June (1/2 day)
Manual Handling - 10th July
Download the training programme or contact Tessa Wales or Michaela White on 01268 638416 for more details.
The courses are arranged in order to assist local people back into employment or encourage them into structured learning. Participants needs to by aged 19+ and live in the Castle Point area.
Training Programme (PDF Document 220kb)
Community IT Project
The Community IT Project offers FREE computer training for people of all ages who want to learn basic computer skills.
Training is delivered over 4 1.5 hours sessions (1 session per week) at the Tyrells Centre, Thundersley by volunteer tutors with a maximum of 10 learners in each class. Learners are asked what they would like achieve and sessions are taken at each individual’s pace. We cover the basics from turning on and controlling the mouse to sending emails and accessing internet to creating, printing & saving documents.
By using volunteers to organise courses and deliver the training we are able to offer the sessions free of charge. Attendees may like to make a donation to cover the cost of paper and printing at their own discretion.
If you would like to attend one of these courses please contact CAVS on 01268 638416. You can also contact the team direct by emailing community.it@cavscastlepoint.org.uk.
There is currently a waiting list but we will endeavour to get learners on a course as soon as possible.
The project is run by volunteers so please allow 7 days for a response.
Download the Community IT Project flyer.
Training Workshops for the Voluntary Sector
Motivating & Supporting Volunteers
Tuesday 24th June 2008
9.45am – 11.45am
Facilitated by: Robert Gray – CAVS Head of Volunteering
Guidance for organisations to ensure volunteers are happy in their roles and feel valued.
Writing Funding Applications
Tuesday 16th September 2008 9.45am – 11.45am
Facilitated by: Michaela White – CAVS Head of Development
A short workshop giving tips on applying for funding
Cost of these workshops are: £5 per person (CAVS Member) / £8 (non-member). Both will take place at The Tyrells Centre.
Places are limited so to reserve a space please contact Michaela White or Marie Turner on 01268 638416 or email office@cavscastlepoint.org.uk.
Voluntary Sector Training
Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services is working in partnership with Voluntary Sector Training (VST), an independent charity, to provide high quality, affordable and local training to the voluntary and community sector across Essex. VST runs an open programme of training covering key topics relevant to the sector and tailored training specifically arranged to meet particular needs of organisations. For a current training programme or more information, call 01371 876747 or visit the VST website here: Voluntary Sector Training (opens in a new window).
Volunteer Management Courses
We have recently Managing Time and Managing Change to the list of courses available. These are in addition to the training packs we purchased through Neighbourhood Fund which are:
· Recruiting, Motivation and Retaining Volunteers
· Supporting and Supervising Volunteers
· Exits and Endings
· Working in Groups
· Having Your Say – Communication Skills for Volunteers
· Difficult Volunteer Situations, Reducing Barriers to Volunteering for People with Disabilities
· Equal Opportunities and Diversity – How a Volunteer Can Help
· Befriender’s Training Pack – Elderly and Young Specific
· Confidentiality including Child Protection
· Dealing with Difficult Behaviour
· Working Safely
Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and the training will be delivered by a member of staff from CAVS.
Your organisation can choose to
· Attend a session at The Tyrells Centre
Or
· We can deliver in house (minimum 8 participants)
If you are interested in attending one of these courses please telephone CAVS on 01268 638416. We will arrange dates for courses according to the interest shown.
Also a work pack ‘How well do you know your organisation?’ with relevant sections for staff, volunteers, trustees.
These courses are open to all representatives from CAVS member organisations.