Training

Mendip Volunteer Coordinator Meeting
Do you manage or Coordinate Volunteers? Join us at our next meeting for the opportunity to learn, talk about specific volunteering topics, and exchange ideas and experiences with your voluntary sector peers. The topic for this meeting will be Volunteers and the Law.
Thursday 6th December | 12pm to 2pm | Wells | FREE Admission find out more and book

 

Getting the Most out of Social Media
This interactive session is aimed at organisations that already have Social Media accounts, and are looking to increase their reach and engagement. You'll get tips on creating compelling and shareable content, and find out how social media can be used to engage with your supporters/customers and drive campaigns.
Tuesday 15th January | 9:30am to 12:30am | Burnham on Sea | Admission £35 find out more and book
Thursday 29th January | 9:30am to 12:30am | Wells | Admission £35 find out more and book

 

Mental Health Aware
A half-day session to help raise your awareness of mental health. Upon completion of this course you will receive a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it. You will also receive a certificate to say you are MHFA Aware.
Tuesday 22nd January | 9am to 1pm | Wells | Admission £40 find out more and book

 

Basic Awareness Child Protection
Aimed at staff and volunteers who do not hold a designated role in child protection, this session will give a basic overview of your safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. It includes information about the different types of abuse and what to do if you have concerns about a child, along with the latest information around legislation and local practices.
Thursday 31st January | 9:30am to 12:30pm | Wincanton | Admission £40 find out more and book

 

GDPR and Cyber Security
The new regulations came into effect in May this year, however your responsibilities around GDPR are ongoing and should be reviewed regularly. At this session you will learn about the principles of GDPR and cyber security, and how to develop your practical 6-point plan for getting your organisation safe, secure and compliant.
Tuesday 12th February | 9:30am to 12:30om | Wells |Admission £35 find out more and book

 

Projects - Evidence, Outcomes and Impact.
This session will be useful for anybody working within the voluntary sector who is involved with the planning, development and management of projects. We'll look at how to measure the impact of your projects, how to report on outcomes for things like funding applications, and how to to understand what works, when, and why.
Wednesday 13th February | 9:45am to 12:45pm | Burnham on Sea | Admission £30 find out more and book
Thursday 11th July | 9:45am to 12:45pm | Crewkerne | Admission £30 find out more and book

 

'Bouncebackabilty' - Tools to Develop Your Resilience
Working in the Voluntary Sector is very rewarding, but it can sometimes be challenging too. It's important to be able recover, dust ourselves down, and move on when faced with the myriad of challenges that life throws at us. Resilient people demonstrate positive traits such as flexibility, high energy and mental agility, and are able to perform at their highest level. At this session, you will learn some practical tools and coping mechanisms to help you reduce stress, and think and act more positively.
Wednesday 6th March | 10am to 1pm | Yeovil | Admission £30 find out more and book

 

Introduction to Coaching Skills
Coaching is a people management skill that unlocks a person’s potential to maximise their performance. Join us at this half day workshop, where you will learn more about coaching and how it can help you to get the very best from your staff and volunteers.
Tuesday 12th March | 10am to 1pm | Wells | Admission £30 find out more and book

 

Top Tips for Delivering Great Presentations
This interactive workshop will give you some great tips on how to deliver relevant and interesting presentations with confidence. We'll look at how to conquer your nerves, how to communicate effectively, and the importance of visual aids.
Tuesday 19th March | 10am to 1pm | Westonzoyland | Admission £30 find out more and book