Training provided
Below are all the courses we currently provide. You can also check our calendar to see when each course is scheduled to run. Courses can also be delivered on demand (subject to minimum numbers) so if you are interested in one that is not scheduled to run in the near future please let us know.
We are also interested in partnering with other organisations regarding training so please contact Jennie Loveridge on 9482 4333 if you wish to discuss this further.
Cultural Awareness training
Board presentation
Disability Awareness training
Step into volunteering
Introduction to VWA and the sector
Volunteer management network meetings
Cultural Awareness training
This three hour training session looks at aspects of cultural awareness. Session times are 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Aimed at: managers and coordinators of volunteers in VWA member organisations
Cost: free to all VWA members
This board presentation is designed for CEO's and Boards of Management to have a conversation with them about the importance of their role in nurturing and enabling the culture of volunteering within their own organisation. It covers developing a philosophy to plan for volunteer involvement, setting standards of achievement for a volunteer management program and incorporating the planning process in strategic planning.
Aimed at: CEO's, Boards of Management, committees
Cost: Free to all VWA members, for non members please
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Disability Awareness training
This fun, interactive training session invites you to ‘walk in someone else’s shoes,’ and gain an insight into some of the challenges people with disabilities face. You will also obtain some great practical tips for interacting and working with people with disabilities. This session is a great way to enhance your skills, knowledge and awareness of issues facing people in the disability sector.
Aimed at: Volunteer involving organisations, volunteers or leaders who work with volunteers who have disabilities, Enhancing Access support volunteers
Cost: Free to all VWA members, for non members please
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The Step into Volunteering is an informal introduction to volunteering which is presented by VWA volunteers. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteer experiences.
Aimed at: General public, anyone who is looking to volunteer
Cost: Free
Introduction to VWA and the sector
An opportunity is provided to meet the staff of VWA and find out about the support services available through an organisation’s membership entitlement, as well as an introduction to successful and rewarding volunteer management.
Aimed at: managers and co-ordinators of volunteers in organisations new to VWA, as well as newly appointed coordinators/managers in current member organisations
Cost: Free to all VWA members
Volunteer management network meetings
The Volunteer Management Network provides volunteer managers and coordinators with the opportunity to discuss and share ideas, developments and concerns relating to volunteer management programs.
Aimed at: managers and coordinators of volunteers in VWA member organisations
Cost: free to all VWA members