Volunteer Training
We offer a range of courses specifically for volunteers, from Active Listening to Food Safety courses.
If you do not see what you need, please contact us on 01768 800350. We can deliver professional bespoke training designed to fit the needs of your volunteers. Call us to discuss your training requirements and we will work with you.
Upcoming Events
Basic principles in Good Practice in Volunteer Management Training
This course is suitable for small voluntary groups or organisations who have volunteers helping them deliver a service to their community in Westmorland and Furness.
Monday 23rd September
9.30am – 12 noon
Online
This basic training course is aimed at Volunteer Managers or anyone responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. The session will cover:
Unlock the Power of Canva for your Voluntary Organisation!
Unlock the Power of Canva for Your Voluntary Organisation!
Unlock the potential of visual storytelling for your organisation with our comprehensive online Canva training.
Gain the skills to create impactful designs that effectively communicate your message and engage your audience. Our Canva training will teach you everything from basic design principles to understanding advanced features Canva offers. By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in creating eye-catching posters, engaging social media graphics, and impactful videos. The sessions will also give an overview of the Cumbria CVS Volunteering Portal and show you have to create a graphic to upload with your volunteering opportunity.
Volunteering Works – Volunteering Information Session in Carlisle (Volunteer bookings)
Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage anyone currently not working to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.
This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Carlisle, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.
Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee
Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee
Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session
Cumbria CVS is hosting a Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 6.30pm-8pm online via zoom. This event is part of Trustees’ Week 2024 to support organisations in Cumbria looking to recruit new trustees.
Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee (volunteer bookings)
Cumbria CVS is hosting a Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 6.30pm-8pm online via zoom. This event is part of Trustees’ Week 2024 and aimed at anyone who may be interested in becoming a trustee but would like to know more.
By attending the event potential new trustees will find out more about what a trustee and board member is, the roles and responsibilities of trustees, skills and qualities needed to be a trustee, the range of trustee volunteering opportunities available, when and where volunteers are needed, training and support provided and how individuals can register and apply to become a Volunteer Trustee. Organisations looking to recruit volunteers will also be attending.
Volunteering Works – Volunteering Information Session in Workington (Orgs)
Cumbria CVS is hosting and organising a Volunteering Works Session, aiming to encourage unemployed people to get involved in volunteering as a pathway into employment.
This session aims to attract anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer and local volunteering opportunities in Workington, but also to consider the third sector job opportunities.
Inclusive Volunteering – Involving Disabled Volunteers
Inclusive Volunteering – Involving Disabled Volunteers
A practical and inspiring day to learn more about involving disabled volunteers in your programmes.
Join us for an amazing day of Training at Bendrigg, an inclusive outdoor centre just outside Kendal.
Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 10.00am – 3.30pm.
