Training
Current Courses
Understanding Contracts: the legal implications
Venue: Travelodge, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8BU
A training day to help you understand the common clauses and the potential pitfalls in public service delivery contracts
Accountability Toolkit Workshop
Venue: Travelodge, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8BU
This workshop is being delivered by Lisa Ellis Senior Development Officer for RAISE. RAISE is a Charity that exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
Appointed Person First Aid
Venue: The Spring Church Hall, Broadmead, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Learn how to handle emergency situations safely. You will be able to recognise the need for and be able to perform effective CPR and practice how to control bleeding, deal with fractures & burns, treat a patient in shock and be able to recognise and treat a conscious choking casualty.
Basic Awareness Child Protection Training
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This ½ day training provides participants with a basic awareness of the issues surrounding safeguarding children. This includes being able to recognise when a child may require safeguarding, and knowing what to do in response to concerns about the welfare of a child
Basic Awareness Child Protection Training
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This ½ day training provides participants with a basic awareness of the issues surrounding safeguarding children. This includes being able to recognise when a child may require safeguarding, and knowing what to do in response to concerns about the welfare of a child
Fire Marshal/Warden Training
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A half day course intended for staff members who have the responsibility for Fire Safety within your organisation. It will provide the necessary training to enable them to effectively carry out their legal duties and responsibilities
How to use the Principles of Public Law
Venue: Travelodge Mount Ephraim Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8BU
A one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law and Compact to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies
Introduction to Assertiveness in the workplace
Venue:Voluntary Action Within Kent,17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1LS
You will gain an understanding of assertive, non-assertive and aggressive behaviours, explore the art of making and refusing requests and how to give and receive criticism.
Introduction to Bid Writing
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This introductory course aims to improve participants understanding of the bid-writing process.
Introduction to Management
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent,17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Aimed at those who are ‘new to management’, this course will help you to identify the skills you have and those you need to develop to become an effective manager. Gain a better understanding of the key roles and responsibilities of managers and discover different styles of management.
Introduction to Managing Volunteers
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 1719 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This introductory course covers the basics of volunteer management from good recruitment practices through to volunteer learning and development
Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Key to effective project planning and management is effective monitoring and evaluation. This course will enable you to consider how you provide regular reports on the outputs and outcomes of your organisations work, to enhance your capacity organisation’s capacity
Introduction to Motivating & Retaining Volunteers
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Organisations often end up on a recruitment treadmill, constantly looking for volunteers.
Introduction to PR & Marketing
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent,17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An effective PR & Marketing strategy has the potential to make a significant contribution to the success of an organisation.
Introduction to Presentation & Public Speaking
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Learn how to plan, prepare and deliver your presentations to maximum effect and enjoyment.
Introduction to Project Management
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Learn how to plan a project by agreeing objectives, preparing briefs, appraising proposals and carrying out risk assessment.
Introduction to Quality
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The term quality is often used in a vague and blurred way. This half day workshop will enable participants to consider the importance of quality for Voluntary and Community Organisations and the steps to consider when introducing a quality assurance system
Introduction to Roles & Responsibilities of Trustees
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Enhance your understanding of the roles of trustees in the charitable sector, by exploring practical ways of establishing an effective board of trustees.
Introduction to Strategic Planning
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells,Kent TN1 1LS
This course will help you to understand the purpose and importance of strategic planning, formulate an outline plan for your own organisation and practice techniques for monitoring, review and delivery of your plan.
Introduction to Tendering Skills
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This workshop will enable participants to explore whether tendering is “right” for their organisation and consider what organisations need to do to be “Tender Ready”.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A full day course that awards you with a Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus
Venue: Voluntary Action Within Kent, 17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent