Training provided
Below are all the courses we currently provide along with a list of other courses that may be useful. 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 Martha Barnard on 9482 4310 if you wish to discuss this further.
Volunteering WA courses
Board presentation
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.
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.
Step into Volunteering
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.
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.
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.
Other providers and courses
Aged and Community Care Services WA (ACSWA) run various training sessions throughout the year - more info
UWA Centre for Social Impact offer the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact which focuses on building the professional capacity of social managers and entrepreneurs of the future, across the corporate, government and third (not-for-profit) sectors - more info
Our Community have listings for Leadership courses in WA presented by various groups including Leadership WA, Edith Cowan University, Australian Institute of Management, Department of Local Government and Regional Development, among others - more info
Volunteering NSW – The Centre for Volunteering offers the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment online - more info
Australian Institute of Management (AIM) offer a range of other professional development courses - more info
Central TAFE WA offer a Certificate II / IV in Community Services Work - more info
Australian Institute of Community Practice and Governance offer a range of interesting sessions - more info