We offer affordable (free for un-funded organisations*) local, and easy to follow training
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	Starting to Work With Volunteers	Tuesday 18th September 2007	£
‘I will now be able to write a volunteers policy for the organisation, which is one of my objectives.’ This course includes; where and how new volunteer managers can get support, reflecting on the organisation’s reason for involving volunteers in their work, ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place, and covering the steps needed before recruitment & selection takes place.
	Recruitment & Selection of Volunteers	Tuesday 11th September 2007	£
‘We will be putting together an application pack, focusing on what we offer to volunteers and what we’ll expect from them.’ This course includes; how best to promote your volunteering opportunities and the different stages involved in recruiting and selecting volunteers appropriate for the needs of your organisation.
	Management and Support of Volunteers	Tuesday 25th September 2007	£
‘Very interactive which was good and put me at ease with the rest of the course members from the start.’ This course includes; the different ways in which volunteers can be supported and supervised within your organisation – and the roles and responsibilities involved.
	Recruitment & Selection of Volunteers: EVE COURSE	Tuesday 9th October 2007	£
Shorter more intensive course for managers and co-ordinators who are responsible for volunteer recruitment and selection and who are either new to the task or wish to review current practice.
	Starting to Work With Volunteers: EVE COURSE	Tues 16th October 2007	£
Shorter intensive course for new volunteer managers who have limited experience of managing volunteers previously or may be working in organisations that are involving volunteers for the first time.
	Management & Support of Volunteers: EVE COURSE	Tuesday 23rd October 2007	£
Shorter intensive course for volunteer managers or anyone working with volunteers with limited experience, and who are responsible for the day to day supervision of volunteers in their organisation.
	How to Involve Volunteers With Mental Health Needs	Thursday 27th September 2007	£
This course includes: Increasing awareness of mental health issues and the stigma and barriers faced by mental health service users. How to recruit and retain volunteers with mental health needs and make the workplace a welcoming and supportive environment that offers volunteers with mental health issues a positive and fulfilling experience. The course will also cover aspects of good practice in volunteer management by examining how to supervise and train volunteers with mental health needs and value their involvement. Who should attend? This is a highly participative, easy-to-follow guided course for anyone working with volunteers who already is, or would like to be, involving volunteers with mental health needs in their organisation. About the trainers Aloyse Raptopoulos is a service user trainer and consultant in Mental Health who regularly trains Trust staff (South London & Maudsley) as well as third year student nurses, at King's College and London South Bank University. She also works on a free-lance basis with national voluntary organisations such as Mental Health Media and Rethink, promoting user involvement and focus. Additionally, Aloyse is involved in 'Capital Volunteering', a pan-London community project, facilitating social inclusion. Diana Young is Volunteer Centre Camden’s Supported Volunteering Coordinator and has worked in the mental health field, both in the statutory and voluntary sectors, for about fifteen years. Recently, Diana has worked in supported employment, assisting adults with mental health issues into paid jobs, volunteer placements and college courses. The course costs £30 for members of Volunteer Centre Camden and £50 for non-members. Up to three free places (one per organisation) are reserved upon receipt of a returnable deposit of £30.00 for un-funded organisations. Organisations wishing to apply for a free place should make this clear when booking. Deposits will be returned to all participants attending training. If you would like to book, please contact Diana by phone 020 7424 9990 or email diana@camdenvb.org.uk.
For further information contact Lee Shepherd on Tel: 020 7424 9990 or email on lee@camdenvb.org.uk