Booking Your Place
To book a place on any of the PAVO courses you can download an application form. If a course is provided by an external trainer the application details will be found in the description of the course.
If you have difficulty downloading an application form and would like us to send you one please contact us by clicking here.
Roles & Responsibilities of Trustees & Management Committee Members
15 September 2010 - half day
- Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities
- Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect the organisation's values or mission
- Identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them.
Supervision & Appraisal
21 September 2010 - full day
- Understand the benefits of supervision and appraisal to staff and the organisation
- Recognise the difference between supervision and appraisal
- Develop and implement appropriate systems for supervision and appraisal.
Preparing for Volunteers
7 October 2010 - full day
- Be able to develop a volunteering policy
- Have considered what other policies might be necessary
- Understand key legal issues relating to volunteers
- Be able to identify volunteer roles and draw up volunteer 'task descriptions'.
Roles of Officers
10 November 2010 - half day
- Have identified the individual roles of honorary officers
- Understand the importance and impact of these roles on the organisation
- Understand the functions and responsibilities of honorary officers
- Considered the knowledge and skills required to undertake these specific roles.
The Board and Sub-committees
8 December 2010 - half day
- Be more aware of board and committee structures
- Have identified types of sub committee and their roles
- Have considered the particular responsibilities and powers delegated to sub committees and working groups responsible for specific activities
- Know how to ensure that the composition of their board and sub committees should reflect the community and membership it serves.
join PAVO
All voluntary organisations and community groups in Powys are invited to become members of PAVO. Membership is Free ... find out more
Information Sheets
PAVO has over 130 information sheets with information and practical guidance for community groups and voluntary organisations ... find out more
Training
PAVO provides training courses on all aspects of running community groups and voluntary organisations ... find out more
Powys Transport Training Agency provides transport related training courses and information ... find out more
Powys Agency for Mental Health
Powys Agency for Mental Health provides information, support, representation networks, advice and training to the Third Sector on any aspect of mental health services in Powys ... find out more
Children and Young People
A network for organisations and groups who support, help, play and work with children, young people and their families, helping them to share good practice, work together and link to the CYP Partnership ... find out more
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
Have your say and keep informed about how the Third Sector contributes to Health and Social Care services in Powys ... find out more
Community Transport
Community Transport meets the transport needs of communities where these needs are not or cannot be adequately met by public and/or commercial transport ... find out more
Community Development
PAVO's team of Development Officers can provide you with practical support to help develop your community group or voluntary group and its activities ... find out more
