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Tuesday, 11 August 2015

2 day courses with PAVO



Governing your Organisation

Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th September
Venue: Unit 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells
By the end of the session, participants will:
  • Explore the concept and principles of governance
  • Understand the purpose and uses of your 'governing instrument' (your constitution or rules)
  • Understand the difference between governance and management
  • Have considered the Trustee's relationship with paid staff including the Chief Officer
  • Explore the importance of Nolan principles and Trustee codes of conduct
  • Understand the roles of Sub-committees and executive committees
  • Understand the role of AGMs and other membership meetings
  • Have an overview of good practice in trustee recruitment 
To book: Click here

Getting the Best from Your Volunteers

Date: 7th & 8th October 2015
By the end of the session, participants will:
  • understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers
  • understand good practice in relation to support and supervision
  • recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations
  • know when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship
  • be able to assess needs for training and development and recognise different ways of meeting these
  • know how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers
To book: Click here


The costs for the courses are:
  • £40 - PAVO members
  • £80 - 3rd Sector, non PAVO members
  • £120 - All other / individuals

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