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Training Workshops
Volunteer Management
Wednesday 15th February 2012
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the importance of being clear why and how we use volunteers, know what is involved in properly managing/supporting volunteers and know which policies and procedures need to be in place.
Download: Programme Flyer
Getting the most from your PC!
Thursday 23rd February 2012 – 9.30am to 12.30pm
Always wondered what is inside that computer case? Want to know how to solve basic problems on your computer? This half-day workshop will look at what components make up a computer and introduces participants to some of the basic principles of how a computer works and how to solve some common problems.
Who is this course for?
- People with limited knowledge of how a computer works
- People who want to develop their basic IT skills
Aims of the day
- A basic understanding of the key components that make up a computer
- A basic understanding of how to maintain a computer and troubleshoot common problems
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Emergency First Aid at Work
Wednesday 29th February 2012
The course is for you if you:
- require a certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work
- need to take charge in an emergency
- are a small organisation and require a member of staff to have basic life-saving skills
- work in a low-risk area
- are required to give support to qualified First Aiders
Delegates are assessed throughout the workshop. On completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate valid for three years.
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Creating your own website
Tuesday 6th March 2012 – 9.30am to 12.30pm
You don’t have to spend lots of money to get your organisation a website! And you don’t need to learn a new language! This half-day workshop will look at how you can use software you probably already have to develop a basic website and publish it to the internet. The workshop will also provide lots of tips on how to make your website useable and attractive.
Who is this course for?
- People with limited knowledge of developing a website
- People who want to develop their basic IT skills
Aims of the day
- A basic understanding of how to create and publish a website
Download: Programme Flyer
Behaving More Assertively
Thursday 8th March 2012
Who is the Course for?
Anyone who feels that they don’t always manage exchanges with others
very well. If you think that you allow others to impose on you, find it hard to
say “no” and tend to let others make decisions for you, this day will help.
Equally, if you realise that you sometimes impose your ideas on others, or feel driven to get things done your way, it is likely that you could learn more
comfortable and productive ways of communication.
Objectives
By the end of the day, participants will:
- understand what’s involved in assertive communication and how it differs from aggressive and passive models of relating
- reflect on the obstacles we face when trying to be assertive
- develop simple techniques for assertive communication
- gain an insight into managing relationships better
- learn how to say “no” and to give and receive praise and criticism
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Free Safeguarding Workshops
Fit for Safeguarding
Thursday 9th February 2012 - 12pm - 3.30pm
or
Saturday 3rd March 2012 - 9.30am - 1pm
at 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
The course is for you if you...
- are from a local community group
- want to develop your understanding of safeguarding
- would like tools and resources to use to improve
practice in your group
The aim of the workshop is to
- develop understanding of safeguarding
- improve safeguarding practice in community groups
E-learning
An essential part of this course is the safeguarding e-learning
which has been provided by the Local Safeguarding Children
Board for Bedfordshire.
For the first part of the session, learners will complete the
e-learning using the computers that we will provide.
A choice of two courses are available: Awareness of Child
Abuse and Neglect or Safeguarding Everyone. If you have
already completed the e-learning and you can provide a copy of
your certificate, please contact us. You may come to the second
part of the session.
If you have access to a computer connected to the internet and
would like to complete the e-learning before attending the
course, please contact Jane by email jane@yourcvs.org or
telephone 01234 354366.
Download: Programme Flyer
Free Fundraising Workshops
Fit for Funding Workshops
Venue: CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
CVS is running a series of FREE funding workshops to help meet the demand from groups for funding and development advice and guidance. Each workshop will last a couple of hours and will take place at our offices at 43 Bromham Road in Bedford. Here are the forthcoming dates:
- Friday 2nd March - 10am to 12noon
- Saturday 31st March - 10am to 12noon
- Tuesday 1st May - 7pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 13th June - 10am to 12noon
Demonstrating Need and Understanding Outcomes
Venue: CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
This workshop will build on the skills you gained from the Fit for Funding workshop and will:
- explain how to identify and explain need for your work
- define aims, outcomes, targets and milestones
Through using practical examples and an interactive workshop we aim to make sense of some of the most common problems groups have when making funding applications. Here are the forthcoming dates:
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