Learning and Training
Learning and Training
Harrogate CVS arranges training for workers and volunteers mainly through the activities of the Forums/Interest Groups and the Volunteer Centre. If there is sufficient interest we will also arrange training in partnership with other providers at a small cost or nominal fee. The CVS Projects arrange independent and shared training for their volunteers and may offer this to volunteers in other voluntary organisations and community groups if there is the capacity to do so.
Harrogate CVS receives on-going information about learning opportunities from many networks and circulates this information to the Harrogate Voluntary and Community Sector via our electronic mailing lists and in our bi-monthly newsletter, Care in Action, and our Monthly Calendar. There is also a list of websites which will signpost you to courses elsewhere in the Harrogate District and other web-based online learning resources you may find useful.
Below we signpost you to training and learning opportunities that will interest workers and volunteers in voluntary organisations and community groups in Harrogate District.
Guide to Adult Learning
There is now a directory which brings together the main organisations offering part-time adult education and leisure courses across the Harrogate area and surrounding districts. There is information about courses including home study and work place learning starting from September 2007. To view the directory please click here
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations organises a wide range of training aimed at voluntary and community organisations and their trustees, staff and volunteers. A full programme of courses and a booking form may be downloaded at http://www.nyfvo.org.uk/training.shtml
If you are interested in the courses listed below please contact the training organiser direct.To list new training provision or to let us know of your training needs please contact us |
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Tuesday 11 November 2008 Introduction to Islam & Muslim Culture including mosque visit York Mosque & Islamic Centre £135 per person inc Indian Lunch and Info Pack |
Contact 01924 466117 or go to http://www.educationislam.org/ to downoad abooking form |
Assertive Communication and Conflict Management
Do you sometimes find yourself in conflict with family, friends or workmates?
Do you sometimes say ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’?
Do you get angry when other people don’t do things your way?
Yes? Then YOU could benefit from this course!
Wednesday 2 July, 10am to 1pm
Wednesday 9 July, 10am to 1pm
Wednesday 16 July, 10am to 1pm
at Ryedale Counselling Service, Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton YO17 7BN
Suggested contribution: Ryedale Voluntary Action (RVA) members £40, non-members £60
[Some bursary places are available for individuals on low incomes – please ask!]
For further information or to book a place, please contact Christine Bailey at Ryedale Counselling Service on 01653 690124.
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Are you looking to increase children and young people participation in your organisation? Then the Participation Works consortium has a range of training courses and a consultancy package, ranging from introducing a selection of training methods and tools, through to organisational change and strategic planning to support you.
Courses are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of staff including managers and trustees as well as young people themselves, and will include accredited training. The training programme is being delivered England-wide by a team of Participation Works approved trainers, including young people who are aged 16-19 years.
Courses are FREE to Voluntary, Community and other Third Sector organisations (1 person per organisation) and £85 for Statutory organisations.
Hear by Right helps you map and plan the participation of children and young people within the organisation. The Hear by Right workshops are designed to raise awareness about participation and show you how to use the Participation Works Hear by Right Self-Assessment Tool.
Ready Steady Change is a one-day course that introduces participants to a selection of training methods and tools to enhance their skills and knowledge in increasing children and young people’s effective participation in decision-making. The course focuses on values, change and action. Ready Steady Change approaches participation from a children’s rights framework and is suitable for all individuals involved in participation work.
Find out more and book online at http://www.participationworks.org.uk/ or call Participation Works Enquiry Line on 0845 603 6725
Participation Works is a consortium of six national children and young peoples agencies, working together to ensure that every child and young person can influence decisions affecting their lives.
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Charity Finance Training
presented by ACIE (association of charity independent examiners)
York
An introduction to Gift Aid - Friday 11 July, 9.30am for 10am to 1.00pm £50
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO's) - Wednesday 16 July, 10.15am for 10.30am to 4.30pm £145
Furher details are available on the ACIE website http://www.acie.org.uk/
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Introduction to Benefits and Tax Credits - Welfare Benefits Unit Training
14, 15 and 16 July 10am - 4pm
York
3 day course designed to give an understanding of the structure of the benefits and tax credits system, an awareness of the issues that may affect entitlement and an ability to identify benefits for the people that you are advising. Including case studies and practical exercises.
£180
Contact Welfare Benefits Unit on 01904 646058 if you would like to attend
http://www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/
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FREE part-time distance learning training course for voluntary and not-for-profit sector - The Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers is run by the University of Wales in Lampeter. You don't need to be volunteer to take advantage of this course.
At the moment, the course is available free of charge for UK & EU residents who do not hold (and are not currently studying for) a degree or higher qualification. Monthly start dates and tutor support. Fully accredited by the University of Wales, this course can lead to a BA Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies.
For more details see http://www.volstudy.ac.uk/ or call 01570 424785
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FREE online interactive learning resource ALISON http://alison.com/ for basic and essential skills.