September 2010 - July 2011 training programme out soon.

Learning for the Future

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Local Safeguarding Children Board Approved Tier 1 Training (Child Protection)                                     20 October or 20 January

Tutor: Lee Hind                                                       2.00pm-4.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities

• understand what to do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child or young person

• know who to report their concerns to

• understand what will happen after those concerns have been reported

This session will be useful for: those who work with children and young people directly or those who work in an organisation that counts children and/or young people as clients.

Course Code: 6x

This session is free to all voluntary and community groups in

Pembrokeshire

Good practice in volunteer management                 10 November

Tutor:     Caroline Graham                                      10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

 By the end of this session, participants will:

•  understand key legal issues relating to volunteers

•  understand the difference between good practice and legislation

•  receive updates about new changes in legislation and tips on good practice

This session will be useful for: those who manage volunteers and would like to improve and update their skills and knowledge around the area of good practice.

Ending with a light lunch

 Course Code: 4f

Monitoring and evaluating your organisation’s work

25 November                                                         10.00am-1.00pm

Tutor:     Louise Wilkinson                                                

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand what can be measured

• understand different methods of measurement

• know how to design a simple monitoring and evaluation system

This session will be useful for: those who are new to monitoring and evaluation within a voluntary / community organisation. 

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 2e

How to do risk assessments (offices/ premises)          9 December

Tutor:     Louise Wilkinson                                      10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand the purpose of Risk Assessments

• be able to undertake a risk assessment

This session will be useful for: those new to risk assessments who need to carry out risk assessments in premises such as offices, village halls, or charity shops.

Please note: this course will not focus on risk assessments for practical activities, events, or workshops/ industrial premises.

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 6k

Developing the role of volunteers                                27 January

Tutor:     Caroline Graham                                      10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

•  be able to identify volunteer roles and write a role description

•  develop appropriate volunteer ‘task descriptions’

This session will be useful for: those who recruit volunteers and would like to develop new or more interesting volunteer role descriptions. 

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 4g

Community Fundraising                                              9 February

Tutor:     To be confirmed                                       9.30am-1.30pm 

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• create a plan for fundraising from their local community;

• develop appropriate cases for support;

• recruit, manage and support fundraising volunteers;

• implement community fundraising activity;

• ensure they comply with relevant legislation and best practice;

• know where to go for further information, help and advice.

This session will be useful for: those new to community fundraising and those wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising from the local community.

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 7x

Working together to win contracts                            17 February

Tutor:     To be confirmed                                      10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand the importance of tendering/ winning contracts

• understand some of the barriers to working together

• understand some of the benefits of working together

This session will be useful for: those considering working together for tendering / winning contracts

Ending with a light lunch

Please note: this basic introductory session is not a how to write tender workshop

Course Code: 3g

Marketing your volunteering opportunities                    2 March

Tutor:     Caroline Graham                                      10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand the importance of the role description in marketing the

opportunity

• pick up useful hints and tips to market opportunities

• be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers

This session will be useful for: those who find it difficult to fill volunteer vacancies, and would like some ideas.

Course Code: 4h

Roles and responsibilities of trustees and management committee members                                                         16 March

Tutor:     Vanessa John                                             6.00pm-9.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities

• be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect

the organisation’s values and mission

• identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them

This session will be useful for: new trustees and more experienced trustees who would like to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.

This session will start with light refreshments

Course Code: 5c

Skills for negotiation and influencing others                 30 March

Tutor:     Louise Wilkinson                                      10.00am-4.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest

By the end of this session, participants will:

• distinguish issues that are ‘common ground’ from those that are being disputed

• have developed skills for presenting arguments factually and rationally, whilst acknowledging that the parties involved may have strong feelings about the situation

• understand the importance of moving from competitive win/lose outcomes to co-operative solutions

This session will be useful for: those who would like an introduction to the skills needed for negotiation, particularly in meetings or with partners. Please note this session is not about contract negotiations.

Course Code: 3d

Preparing a sustainable fundraising strategy                   10 May

Tutor:     To be confirmed                                        9.30am-1.30pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest   

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand what a sustainable fundraising strategy is and why they need one

• learn to explore and extend their fundraising options

• be able to develop and construct a realistic and sustainable fundraising strategy

This session will be useful for: those new to funding or those wishing to gain a further insight into planning fundraising.

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 7b

Preparing publicity materials                                            9 June

Tutor:     Louise Wilkinson                                                              10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: PAVS, Haverfordwest   

By the end of this session, participants will:

• understand how to get their message across and to whom

• understand the basic principles of graphic design

• be able to create a design brief

• assess work produced and know what to avoid in publicity materials

This session will be useful for: those who are new to producing marketing and publicity materials, or those who would like to pick up some new ideas.

Please note this is not a publisher / computer class.

Ending with a light lunch

Course Code: 10b

RATES

There are three different rates for course fees:

Rate A - Public / private sector

Rate B - Voluntary sector groups / individuals (non-members), Associate Members

Rate C - PAVS FULL members

Unfortunately due to the high number of late cancellations we are receiving we have had to introduce a stricter booking system. We can no longer accept bookings over the telephone.

Please Note:

We reserve the right to charge a late cancellation administration fee of up to £40 for non-attendance on a PAVS course. This is due to a number of participants dropping out at the last minute or not turning up on the day, which affects course viability. If you are not able to attend please send an alternate in your place, or let us know you wish to cancel the place in writing, at least 2 weeks before the start of the course.  

If you are not a member of PAVS why not join now and take advantage of the lower course fees? Ring 01437 769422 for a membership pack or have a look here for more information.

If you have any enquiries about the programme, or any particular needs (or would like a paper copy), please contact the Training Team by email or telephone 01437 769422