Events and training

Emotional Wellbeing Session for Volunteers - 21 Jan

Volunteering can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Take a moment for yourself and discover tools to manage stress, boost your resilience, and nurture your health and wellbeing.

The Conversation Starter Project will be running an online volunteer wellbeing session for anyone who volunteers for a charity, community group, or social enterprise that works within Horsham District.

Date: Tue 21 Jan 2025
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free (£10 deposit, refundable upon attendance)

This session is fully funded  by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Looking to the future of volunteering - 22 Jan

In this session at the start of a new year, we will spend some time chatting about what volunteering looks like for local groups now, and start thinking about how we might be able to shape the future of volunteering.

Our next Volunteer Managers' Forum will be on Wednesday 22 Jan! You're welcome to come along if you manage or coordinate volunteers, either in a paid role, or as a volunteer yourself. It will be a chance to catch up with other volunteer managers, share experiences and learn from each other.

Date: Wed 22 Jan

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Where: Lavinia House, Age UK

Good Practice in Volunteer Management - 30 Jan

Managing your volunteers well and ensuring they have a positive volunteering experience is crucial to volunteer retention. This training will give you the skills and resources to support your volunteers, as well as hearing from other volunteer managers.

When: Thu 30 Jan

Where: Billingshurst Centre, RH14 9QW

Time: 10am - 3pm

Cost: Free (£10 deposit to secure booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Training - 3 & 10 Feb

Creating an open and inclusive environment for your organisation can have many benefits for staff, volunteers and service users. The Social Justice Collective, via NCVO, will be running an online training course especially for organisations in Horsham District.

When: Mon 3 & Mon 10 Feb

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Where: Online, via Zoom

Cost: Free (£10 deposit to secure booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Emotional Wellbeing Session for Volunteers - 26 Feb

Social Media Training - 4 Mar

Volunteering can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Take a moment for yourself and discover tools to manage stress, boost your resilience, and nurture your health and wellbeing.

The Conversation Starter Project will be running an online volunteer wellbeing session for anyone who volunteers for a charity, community group, or social enterprise that works within Horsham District.

Date: Wed 26 Feb 2025
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free (£10 deposit, refundable upon attendance)

This session is fully funded  by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

First Aid Training - 12 March

Be prepared for emergency first aid situations at work. Join us for a full day's training course on emergency first aid. This course is certified and you will receive an Ofqual Qualification.

Date: Wed 12 Mar 2025

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm (including break for lunch)

Where: Storrington Community Football Club, RH20 4HJ

This training is fully funded  by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Mindfulness Retreat Workshop - 21 Mar

Recharge & Refresh: Mindfulness Retreat for Volunteers!
Calling all volunteers in the Horsham District! Join us for a 2.5-hour Mindfulness Retreat Workshop designed to support your emotional wellbeing and enhance your volunteer experience.

When: Fri 21 Mar

Time: 10am - 12.30pm (including lunch)

Where: Park Barn, Horsham

Cost: Free (£10 deposit, refunded on attendance)

This session is fully funded  by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.