Social Media for Beginners Workshop
14 June 2017 or 13 September 2017, 9.45am - 3.45pm
Price: £40 which includes a light lunch (Discounted GVS member price)
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- understand why social media is vital for any organisation
- identify some of the most important social media tools for your organisation to use
- create one or some social media accounts in the practical session (Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, YouTube, Flickr)
Tackling Twitter for Beginners
15 June 2017 or 14 September 2017, 9.45am - 3.45pm
Price: £40 which includes a light lunch (Discounted GVS member price)
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- set up a Twitter account
- send, reply to and delete a tweet
- use handles and hashtags effectively
- engage in a Twitter conversation
- use lists
- recognise Twitter etiquette and good practice
Setting up a Facebook page for your organisation Training
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Prices: £30 for GVS Members (and £50 for Associate Members)
This three hour “how to” guide will give you the necessary information and confidence to set up a Facebook page for your organisation. The session will cover:
- What Facebook is used for
- Pros and cons of using Facebook
- How to create a Facebook page for your organisation (including demonstration)
- How to add content to your page
- Where to add your background information
- How to market your page and gain followers
- Know where to locate your Facebook page settings, security and privacy
- Know where you can analyse your Facebook page
- Top tips for your Facebook page
Setting up a personal Facebook Account – 1-2-1 practical session
Date: Your choice, just contact GVS
Price: GVS price £10 per hour (average session lasts 2 hours)
This 1-2-1 session is ideal for people who would like to use Facebook but would benefit from support to set up an account. The session will include:
- A brief introduction to Facebook
- Setting up your own account using your personal information
- An overview of security settings including altering your privacy to suit your requirements
- Posting news, adding images and videos and interacting with others
The cost of the session is £10 per hour, per person, with the average session lasting two hours. If you are interested in booking, please contact Mark Stillman at GVS, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales, tel: 01446 741706 with your availability.
This session is an excellent introduction for our Facebook training – “Setting up a Facebook page for your organisation” for which you need to have a personal account.
Tendering, An Overview
24 July 2017 from 9.45am - 12.00pm
Price: £20 (Discounted GVS member price)
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- improve understanding of the differences between grants and contracts
- increase knowledge in the area of tendering
- provide guidance about the tendering process
- explore the potential of joint working when considering public service delivery
Thinking of a Community Asset Transfer?
25 October 2017, 9.45am - 12.00pm
Price: £20 (Discounted GVS member price)
An introductory workshop aimed at members of voluntary and community organisations who are thinking about, or looking to take on, a community asset. The session will give attendees an understanding of the history of community asset transfers, an overview of what a community asset transfer is, alongside offering hints and tips on good practices and the do's and don'ts to consider.
Preparing a sustainable fundraising strategy
26 October 2017, 9.45am - 4.00pm
Price: £25 which includes a light lunch (Discounted GVS member price)
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- understand what a sustainable funding strategy is and why you need one
- learn how to explore and extend your fundraising options
- be able to construct a realistic and sustainable fundraising strategy
Being a Trustee
2 November 2017 from 9.45am - 3.00pm
£25 which includes a light lunch (Discounted GVS member price)
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have
- appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks
- understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees
- have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction
Additional IT 1-2-1 based courses (delivered by GVS)
GVS is offering computer based IT training in Microsoft Office including Word, Publisher and Access on a 1-2-1 basis. The price of this training for a three hour session costs from just £30 per delegate (up to a maximum of £50 depending on your group’s income). Please contact GVS before enclosing your fee. IT training can be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation.
Additional IT 1-2-1 based courses (delivered by an external trainer)
GVS is able to offer additional courses for its members delivered by a local trainer. The course being offered is an Introduction to Microsoft Excel. The course fees are £60 for 3 hours per delegate.
All prices detailed above are GVS member rates; please contact GVS for non-member rates. If you would like to book on any of the courses detailed above, either contact GVS using the form below, e-mail us or telephone: 01446 741706.