• BCA Independent Advocacy Services Training
• Turn2Us Free Training Workshop
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Community Food & Nutrition Skills Course
• Disability Powys
• Wales Co-Operative Centre Training
• Participation Cymru Training
• Cardiff University Short Courses
• Powys Wellbeing Training Brochure 2009-10
• Training Opportunities with Coleg Powys
• Powys Adult Community Learning
• Accredited Training For The Voluntary Sector
• WCVA Training
• Non-pavo training
• WCVa Courses Sep/Oct 2010
• PAVO Training

Advocacy Training and Introduction to working with people who have a Learning Disability.

Our next scheduled training for the Introduction to Learning Disability will be Thursday 7th October 10am to 1pm.

The aim of the course is to develop a basic level of understanding what is meant by a diagnosis of a 'learning disability'.

Advocacy Training

Training will take place on Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th October 2010, 10am to 4pm each day.

Aim of the course is to develop a basic level of understanding of the principles and skills of Advocacy so that the participants are enabled to form an effective partnership with adult who has a learning difficulty.

All training will be held at the BCA Independent Advocacy Services Office, 11 Lion Yard, Brecon.

Out of pocket expenses will be met for the days and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

For more details contact Wendy Richards on volunteeringbca(at)hotmail.co.uk or telephone: 01874 625 603.

Working together to maximise income

Turn2us helps people in financial need and those who support them, access the money available to them through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help.

FREE training in Powys and Mid Wales

Turn2us is inviting support workers and volunteers who work with people in financial need to attend a free training workshop. The workshop will enable participants to understand how to use the Turn2us tools and services with their clients, as well as giving an overview of the wider work of Turn2us and the charity Elizabeth Finn Care.

Activities will include:

• Live interactive demonstations of the Turn2us Benefits Checker and Grants Search
• Introductions to the other resources available at www.turn2us.org.uk including the My Turn2us account features which enable people to apply directly to grantgiving charities online
• Opportunities for questions, answers and sharing of ideas throughout!

Date:Wednesday 29th September 2010

Time: 10am to 2.30pm (a light lunch will be provided)

Venue: Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6AH

How to attend

Workshop places are limited to one person per organisation and early registration is recommended to be sure of a place.

To register your interest or for more information email: turnpa(at)turn2us.org.uk

or contact Pat Cripps, National Officer for Wales tel:01676 541 654 or mobile: 07807 967 460

Dates: 14th & 15th October 2010
Venue, Thomas Shop, Penybont    Times: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Mid Powys Mind

This 2 day course is fully backed and supported by the Welsh Assembly Government as part of their Suicide and Self Harm reduction Policy for Wales.

This course is NOT intended for specialist mental health practitioners.

Key Learning Outcomes:
■ Improves mental health literacy
■ Recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems
■ Respond, engage, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help

Please book via trent or email  pwbotu(at)powys.gov.uk 

Training Unit  01597 82 7331

This course has been designed specifically to provide a basic level of knowledge on food and nutrition for those working with key groups in the community.  The course is open to anyone who works with children, young people and families in the community.  They training is however open to groups with mixed age ranges as long as there are poeple using the group that are under 25.

The course is accredited  by The Open College Network at a Level 2 (equiv to GCSE, NVQ2, Intermediate GNVQ).  The course is made up of 10 sessions (2 hours per session). These sessions can be delivered to suit the needs of the group i.e. delivered over 5 weeks with one morning and one afternoon session. Each session will focus on a different aspect of food and nutrition and will involve learning via interactive games, quizzes and general discussion.

The course will be delivered in various locations throughout Powys. Tea and coffee will be provided for you at each of the sessions. The course is available for approximately £15 per person.  

If you would like more information on the course itself, or if you are not sure whether its suited to your particular needs, please contact: Shelley Powell or Gwawr James, Community Development Dietitians, Local Public Health Tea, The Courtyard, Bronllys Hospita, Brecon, LD3 0L, Tel: 01874 712738 or email Shelley.Powell(at)powyslhb.wales.nhs.uk  Gwawr.James(at)powyslhb.wales.nhs.uk

Training Opportunities  -  Disability Powys has been successful in securing  funding from WAG’s Advancing Equality Fund which will allow them to provide a limited number of free training courses to individuals and organisations.

If you or your organisation would benefit from receiving training around equality & diversity issues then please contact the training agency, so they can discuss your specific training needs.

They are continually up-dating and revising their training packages, and all of our training sessions comprise a variety of activities with high levels of participation and opportunities to explore issues, including practical exercises, group discussions and self-reflection.

If you would like to take this opportunity of free training, or to request further information on any of their packages then please contact:
Tel: 01597 824059
Email: hstock@disabilitypowys.org.uk

Organisations in the Third Sector need to develop key skills and abilities to progress and grow, whilst improving customer satisfaction and retention.The Wales Co-Operative Centre offers a range of learning opportunities designed to improve the abilities, skills and knowledge of Third Sector managers, staff and volunteers all levels.

Participation Cymru Training Courses provide the skills you need to engage with confidence and  improve the quality of engagement your organisation delivers. Offering a range of training to develop skills in public engagement through a set programme of short training courses on methods and skills, from consulting with citizens to participatory evaluation.

Cardiff University are offering short courses on a range of subject areas of relevance to voluntary organisations. 

The PWB Training Brochure 2009-2010 has now been officially launched to all staff and has also been launched at the Mid Wales Social Care Partnership Event.

The Coleg Powys full-time prospectus 2010-11 and part-time 2010-11 prospectus offers a wide range of courses, some of which will complement PAVO's core training and provide a natural progression to further learning and qualifications.

The Powys Adult Community Learning Partnership, of which PAVO is a member, has produced a joint prospectus of courses for adult learners in Powys for Autumn 2010.  It includes courses organised by Coleg Powys, Powys County Council, Coleg Harlech/WEA North, WEA South, Mid Wales Welsh for Adults Centre, Abertstwyth University, YMCA College and PAVO.  To view the prospectus click here

The Department of Voluntary Sector Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter, is offering a comprehensive range of distance learning courses for the voluntary sector.  There are frequent start dates for the courses throughout the year.  Learners can choose to take one course or work towards a qualification, such as the BA Honours Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies.  For details about the courses visit their website or telephone 01570 424785 or e-mail: vss@lamp.ac.uk

WCVA  training programme 2009/10 includes:

• Management development
• Personal and organisational development
• Voices for Change Cymru
• Sustainable Funding Cymru
• Training skills

Listed below are our current schedule of courses being delivered during September/October 2010 in the North/Mid Wales Area, book now to avoid disappointment

Gift aid registration – five simple steps to Gift Aid

Thursday 2 September – Aberystwyth

Wednesday 22 Sepetmber - Rhyl

Managing risk across your organisation

Wednesday 29 September – Aberystwyth

An introduction to legacy fundraising

Thursday 30 September - Aberystwyth

Introduction to facilitation

Thursday 7 October – Bangor

Introduction to Welsh Politics

Thursday 7 October Rhyl

Influencing the Assembly

Monday 11 October – Rhyl

Introduction to local government

Tuesday 12 October - Rhyl

Introduction to sustainable development (through the medium of Welsh)

Wednesday 13 October – Bangor

Train the trainer

Monday 18, Tuesday 19 October & Monday 8 November – Carmarthen

Introduction to campaigning and lobbying

Tuesday 19 October – Rhyl

Being heard – support surgery

Tuesday 26 October - Rhyl

Book on line, contact helpdesk on 0800 2888 329 or e-mail help@wcva.org.uk - For further information including course content and learning objectives please visit  www.wcva.org.uk