Training Programmes


Volunteers' and Volunteering Management

A wide range of Learning Opportunities at Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels are available through Volunteer Development Scotland and the Volunteer Centre Network Scotland.

All Volunteer Development  Scotland Learning Opportunities are led by experienced facilitators and are aligned to quality standards in the National Occupational Standards on Managing Volunteers and  Investing in Volunteers.

For further details of the programme, content and SCQF level or to book a place on a VDS learning opportunity with VDS at Stirling contact hazel.mcalpine@vds.org.uk

To book a place with a Volunteer Centre contact the Volunteer Centre by telephone from the list below -

  • Aberdeen -                Tel: 01224 212021
  • Aberdeenshire -       Tel: 01467 626060 
  • Argyll & Bute -           Tel: 01631 569545
  • Dundee -                   Tel 01382 305705
  • Falkirk -                      Tel: 01324 692000
  • Fife  -                          Tel: 01592 223877
  • Highland  -                Tel: 01463 711393
  • North Ayrshire -        Tel: 01294 475618
  • Orkney -                     Tel: 01856 872897
  • Shetland  -                Tel: 01595 743900
  • Stirling -                     Tel: 01786 446071
  • North Lanarkshire - Tel: 01698 358866
  • Midlothian -               Tel: 0131 663 6165
  • Moray -                       Tel: 01343  544104

 

Training the Trainer in Volunteering Settings

Are you involved in the preparation, delivery or evaluation of training and learning for volunteers ?

Volunteer Development Scotland are offering a two day "Training the Trainers programme" for practitioners working with, coordinating or managing volunteers and  / or managing volunteering programmes. This is a non accredited learning opportunity.

Date: March 2009

Venue: Stirling

By attending this 2 day course you will enhance your skills in the planning, delivering, facilitating and evaluating of learning and training programmes and courses within an organisational setting.

This two day programme will develop and raise the skills and competencies of participants who have or who will be developing a role in the training and learning of volunteering programmes. It has been developed with alignment the UK skills frameworks and national quality standards for the management of volunteering. 

This is a highly participative learning opportunity where individuals will be supported to develop their skills through practical activities with both group and individual activities. Participants will be supported to prepare and deliver short training / learning session to peer participants on the second day of the programme this will provide the added benefit of using skills and understanding of the learning within a supportive group.   Participants are required to attend on both days.

Venue: Volunteer Development Scotland, Stirling

Cost:  
VDS Members - £180.00
Non Member Voluntary Organisation - £200.00

Participant resource packs, refreshments and lunches included. If you have specific access or dietary requirements please let us know at time of booking.

If you would like to book a place or receive further information on this learning event, please contact hazel.mcalpine@vds.org.uk   Tel; 01786 479593


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