CAVOS
Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
Upcoming CAVOS Events & Training
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CAVOS Events:
It’s Lonely At The Top!
Dear Chief Executives and Lead OfficersIn our role as the most senior staff member we all provide lots of support and encouragement, motivation and empowerment to our staff whilst sometimes feeling we could do with a bit of TLC ourselves. I would like to host an informal get-together of lead officers of voluntary sector organisations in our area to offer just that and to find out what support you need to help you in your role in these challenging times. The event will be informal and all discussions will be in confidence so you can air your concerns and issues in confidence. There is bound to be someone else who has dealt with your issue so let us get together and see what mutual support we can give each other.
I have booked the chill-out room in St Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor on Friday 2nd March 2012 from 12 noon – 1.30pm.
As a buffet lunch will be provided can you please let us know if you would like to attend.
Gillian Fortune. CAVOS Chief Officer
CAVOS Training:
‘How to be a Brilliant Organisation’
Daytime course: Thursday 16th February 2012, 9.30am – 12.30pm @ Shildon Civic Hall. Followed by light lunch 12.30—1pm OREvening course: Thursday 16th February 2012, 5pm – 8pm @ St Paul's Centre, Spennymoor. Light buffet will be provided on arrival at 5pm
Who is it for?: Anyone who is involved in a voluntary organisation or a community group. It is specifically targeted at members of management committees and charity Trustees.
About the course: From volunteering and governance to marketing and promotion, there’s so much you want to know and there’s never been such a thing as a one day course that teaches it all in one go. Well....until now that is. CAVOS are experts in the field of Voluntary Sector good practice and we’re really good at telling people how to do things well! So get yourself along to this free course and find out everything you need to know about....well....everything you need to know!
Course content: The training will be delivered to suit the needs of the organisations taking part. The course will include interactive workshop sessions and opportunities for feedback and discussion.
The course will be split into three sections which will cover some key issues and topics:
1) Good Governance 2) Roles & Responsibilities of your committee 3) Attracting & Keeping volunteers
Cost & booking: This is a free course but booking is essential—contact CAVOS to book
‘How to get your hands on the money’
Daytime course: Thursday 23rd February 2012, 9.30am – 12.30pm @ Shildon Civic Hall. Followed by light lunch 12.30—1pm OREvening course: Thursday 23rd February 2012, 5pm – 8pm @ St Paul's Centre, Spennymoor. Light buffet will be provided on arrival at 5pm
Who is it for?: This course is ideal for people who are new to funding and also those who want to improve their funding applications. People who are experienced at accessing funding may also find this course to be a useful refresher.
About the course: This 3 hour course covers everything in easy to understand terms. Accessing the funding you need for your organisation can seem like a minefield! You need to know what to do, where to go and how to do things properly and it can be difficult to find the support you need.....well look no further!
The course aims to increase your confidence to apply for funding and take the stress out of the process. You’ll be given plenty of handy tips and tools to help you along the way and you can find out more about how CAVOS can support you through the process. It really will cover everything you need to know about funding!
Cost & booking: This is a free course but booking is essential—contact CAVOS to book
Booking information
If you would like to book a place on any of the training courses above, please contact CAVOS by phone, email or post using the contact details below.Please note:
1. CAVOS only provides training to voluntary sector groups and organisations working within the former Sedgefield Borough area of County Durham.
2. Places on our training courses are limited to 2 per organisation due to the large demand for some courses
3. Where a fee is payable, CAVOS will invoice your organisation for the cost of the course - payments should preferably be made by BACS transfer or cheque (however, we will accept cash at our office where we can offer a receipt)
Go to the ‘Contact Us’ Page for the details of how to get in touch with CAVOS
Identifying your training needs
Not sure what training you and your group needs?Why not contact CAVOS to complete a Group Healthcheck? This fantastic toolkit will help you to identify which areas and topics you need to brush up on and will also tell you which training courses you need.