Being a Trustee Training – The Essentials
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Llantwit Major
Cost £30
Are you a Trustee of a charity or a voluntary group or a charity? Perhaps you’re interested in setting up such an organisation and would like to better understand what the role entails.
The session itself will cover:
- the fundamentals of what it means to be a Trustee
- the duties and responsibilities involved
This session is perfect for new Trustees, as well as experienced Trustees that are looking for a refresher.
To book your place, please visit Eventbrite or contact GVS.
Social media for beginners training session
4 June 2020, 9.45am - 1pm
Llantwit Major
The answers you need to be professional on social media! A 3 hour training session for only £40 which will give you the confidence to embark on a professional social media journey for your organisation or group.
Cost:
- GVS Members £40 (Discounted GVS member price)
- Associate Members £50
- Partner Organisations £60
- Other organisations £120
The session comprehensively covers:
- What is social media and why use it
- The pros and cons
- An introduction to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Posting engaging content
- Using social media with confidence
- Policies and procedures
To book your place, please visit Eventbrite or contact GVS - tel: 01446 741706, e-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales
How to use Twitter Workshop
11 June 2020, 9.45am - 4pm
Llantwit Major
This workshop will give you an invaluable step by step beginner level introduction to the key features of using Twitter. The session will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently use Twitter for your group or organisation.
Cost:
- GVS Members £50 (Discounted GVS member price)
- Associate Members £60
- Partner Organisations £70
- Other organisations £120
This workshop is for “Twitter beginners” and people who want to gain confidence in using it to reach a wider audience. Also, if your organisation is not using social media and you recognise engagement as not just being through face-to-face or e-mail communication, then Twitter is for you! The benefits are endless and it’s a free social media platform.
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
- choose a Twitter dashboard e.g. Hootsuite or Tweetdeck
- integrate Twitter into your social media strategy
To book your place, please visit Eventbrite or contact GVS - tel: 01446 741706, e-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales
Get Ready to Tender
Date to be advised
This session will be valuable to Trustees, Managers, Staff and Volunteers of organisations who may be considering tendering for the first time and want to get themselves "up to speed".
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
Partnership Working – Is it for you?
Date to be arranged - contact GVS for details
Are you considering working in partnership? If so this briefing session may help.
The session will help you:
- Consider whether a partnership is the right way forward for you and your project
- Identify the pros and cons of partnership working
- Recognise what are the most important things to consider if you decide to work in a partnership
Getting fit for funding
TBA
Cost £20 (GVS member rate)
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Be able to decide whether their organisation is fit for purpose
- Understand what resources are required before applying for funding
- Understand what resources are required if successful with an application
- Understand the different sources of income
- Understand the legal requirements and best practice in relation to fundraising
Community Fundraising
TBA
Price: £20
Raising funds from local communities through developing volunteer networks.
How to use Twitter Workshop (the basic complete guide)
TBA
Cost: £40 (Discounted GVS member price)
This workshop is for “Twitter beginners” and people who want to improve their confidence in using it to reach a wider audience. Also, if your organisation is not using social media and you recognise engagement as not just being through face-to-face or e-mail communication, then Twitter is for you! The benefits are endless and it’s a free social media platform.
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
- Choose a Twitter dashboard e.g. Hootsuite or Tweetdeck
- Integrate Twitter into your social media strategy
DBS Checks & Safer Recruiting
Safer Recruiting is aimed at employers and volunteer managers; it looks at best recruitment practice for roles working with vulnerable groups; the use of DBS checks and how they support safeguarding, what they tell you and how to respond to content; also recruiting where there is no access to checks; and ongoing support options after the appointment of volunteers and staff.
Trustees - Automatic Disqualification - The New Rules
TBA
There are new rules regarding Automatic Disqualification of Trustees. It cover the new Automatic Disqualification Rules and what organisation need to do to comply.
Making Every Contact Count briefing session
TBA
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about encouraging and empowering people to make healthier lifestyle choices to achieve positive long-term behaviour change. The fundamental idea underpinning MECC is simple. It recognises that staff working in health, local authority and voluntary sectors have thousands of contacts every day with individuals from the resident population and are in an ideal position to promote health and healthy lifestyles.
This free session is for third sector organisations and will cover the following:
- The principles behind MECC.
- How MECC can be used in everyday settings.
- Information about health topics, such as physical activity, healthy eating, smoking, alcohol and immunisation and vaccinations.
How to raise funds (for your charity) using Facebook
TBA, Trainer: Jonathan Pollinger
In this workshop you'll learn how to use Facebook's new tools that will help you raise funds for your charity. You'll be shown how to setup up fundraising campaigns plus add the 'Donate' button to your Page, Posts and Videos.
A guide to the # and @ in Twitter (Briefing Session)
TBA
A beginners guide to the key elements of using the # and @ in Twitter
Setting up a Facebook page beginners workshop
Date to be arranged, contact GVS for details.
Cost: £40
How to set up a Facebook page for a community group.
Setting up a personal Facebook Account – 1-2-1 practical session
Date: Your choice, just contact GVS
Price: GVS price £17 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 £17 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.
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.
BOOKING AND PRICES
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 that doesn't have an eventbrite booking link, either contact GVS using the form below, e-mail us or telephone: 01446 741706 unless otherwise stated.