– We host many different training sessions to help up skill community sector organisations and their staff.
Our training offer is tailored to organisations and the skills you need.
We also signpost organisations to training that is being provided by partners both in the community sector and other sectors.
This is a free training session, delivered by Active Background Checks, available to any staff or volunteers within volunteer-involving organisations in Cheshire West. The session will provide an overview of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks process for volunteers.
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This free training is for community and voluntary sector professionals involved in managing, coordinating, or overseeing their organisation's volunteering programme. Delivered by CWVA's Social Impact and Policy Lead, this session will equip you with the skills and information you need to demonstrate the difference your volunteers are making in the...
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For staff, trustees or volunteers in community groups or charities in Cheshire West. (Funded by UKSPF)
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Are you new to Canva or looking for fresh design ideas? This beginner-friendly training session is the perfect opportunity to explore the basics of Canva and unlock the secrets to crafting stunning visuals. What to Expect In this hands-on session, you'll learn: Tips for selecting the right fonts, colours, and...
Find out more CWVA will be hosting a series of Volunteer Managers Network Meetings throughout 2025. These meetings are open to staff AND volunteers, community sector OR public sector, who are involved in recruiting, managing, and coordinating volunteers within their organisation. They are a key chance to network, learn from one another, and...
Find out more To outline the legal and organisational duties of being a charity trustee. To show how trustees can realistically play a positive and effective role. To introduce some practical tools and ideas designed to build good governance.
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This session aims to identify how to maintain positive boundaries in life, setting clear limits to protect our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. It will involves challenging our values, how we communicate our needs assertively, and recognising when to say "no" to people or situations that drain you.
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The aim of this session is to identify the root cause of conflict. How to effectively communication during a challenging situation, using active listening techniques, "I" statements to express concerns and how we can manage our emotions and apply de-escalation strategies more constructively.
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Effective communication starts with active listening. In this session, participants will learn how to enhance their interpersonal skills, build stronger connections, and understand the challengers of communicating effectively and strategies to overcome them.
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