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Training Courses

We run non accredited and accredited courses for Volunteers and Organisations

All of these courses can be provided in house.

Volunteer Centre Liverpool is also working with Liverpool CVS on their Skills Development Programme facilitating workshops on aspects of volunteering including Volunteer Policies and Procedures, Recruitment and Supporting Volunteers.

Training for organisations

Volunteer Centre Liverpool provides training and short courses on all aspects of working with volunteers, including:

• Recruitment and selection of volunteers
• Dealing with difficult volunteer issues
• Support and supervision
• Communication and conflict
• Improving your presentation skills
• Recruitment and induction of trustees/committee members
• Developing your volunteer policy
• Active listening (basic counselling) skills
• Legislation affecting the voluntary sector
• Supporting volunteers with mental health problems
• Promotion of equal opportunities
• Involving refugees and asylum seekers

Involving Volunteers Workshops

This is a series of full and half day courses which take you through the whole process of involving volunteers in your organisation; pick the ones that you want, or do the whole programme for a reduced cost.

Feedback from previous participants “Just wanted to say thank you for the training today it really helped me and I found it extremely useful! It all made perfect sense to me”  “excellent!” ...”very informative and interesting”...”the whole course has been highly beneficial”...”relevant, useful, value for money”...

Bespoke one to one coaching/training for your staff

Volunteer Centre Liverpool can offer intensive training / one to one coaching for new staff or those facing difficult issues with volunteers at affordable rates. These sessions are bespoke to your organisation and its needs. After session support is available as part of the cost.  For more information please contact Eluned Hughes at training@volunteercentreliverpool.org.uk or ring her on 0151 237 3981

Whether you are new to working with volunteers or just want to update your knowledge or refresh your practice in an enjoyable environment  . . .

• Volunteers and staff working together

There are no exams for any courses - but lots of help and support!

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