Community training calendar

Calendar of community training opportunities.

January, February, March

 Date Event

22 February

9.30am-   12.30pm

(Free on Zoom)

Professional Development: National Standards for Volunteer Involvement 

(presented by Volunteering Victoria)

Learning outcomes:

  • Develop and review organisational policies
  • Indentify steps for implementing the national standards
  • Identify potential barriers and strategies that support change
  • Develop an action plan.

Register to attend.

20 March

6-8pm

(Free on Zoom)

Grant Writing 

(presented by the City of Stonnington and the Grant's Guy)

A practical step-by-step guide on grant writing for any community entity seeking to attain funding by applying for grants or tenders. 

Register to attend.

23 March

9.30am-12.30pm

(free on Zoom)

 

The Tuff Stuff Volunteer Performance Counselling

(presented by Volunteering Victoria)

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the importance of developing policies and procedures 
  • Identify the best approach to deliver Volunteer Performance counselling
  • Develop the confidence to have those tough conversations
  • Understand how to develop prevention strategies and minimise risk.

Register to attend.

 27 March

10.30am-1.30pm

(this is an in-person session)

Community Grants information session

(presented by the City of Stonnington)

Malvern Town Hall Banquet room

Register to attend.

30 March

10.30am-1.30pm

(this is an in-person session)

Community Grants information session

(presented by the City of Stonnington)

Malvern Town Hall Banquet room

Register to attend.

 31 March

12.30pm-1.30pm

(Free on Zoom)

Community Grants information session

(presented by the City of Stonnington)

Register to attend.

April, May, June

Date  Event

4 April  

6pm-8pm

(free on Zoom)        

Financial Literacy (intermediate)

(presented by Institute of Community Directors Australia)

The workshop covers:

  • The role of boards in financial responsibility and accountability
  • Establishing a financial management structure
  • Establishing financial management processes and systems
  • Key financial reports: balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flow, budgets
  • Revenue and spending risks
  • Trading insolvent
  • Meeting reporting requirements of relevant corporate authorities and funding bodies
  • Advising the community of the financial situation of the organisation.

Register to attend.

13 April 

6pm-8pm

(free on Zoom)

Communication, Promotion and Marketing for Community Groups

(presented by Institute of Community Directors Australia)

The workshop covers:

  • Understanding your audience and your message
  • How to develop a communications plan – what, who, why and how
  • How to get your message out there – media, social media, networking
  • Dealing with the media
  • Social media platforms – pros and cons
  • The role of networking and volunteers
  • Simple ways to improve any copy
  • Communication resources, policies, and procedures.

Register to attend.

 23 May

10am-11am

(free on Zoom)

Volunteer Marketing and Retention

(presented by Martin J Cowling)

The session outlines a step-by-step overview for the approach to recruiting and retention of volunteers in the 21st Century. 

Join the session.

 27 June

10am-11am

(free on Zoom)

Introduction to Volunteering

(presented by Martin J Cowling)

The session will explore the ins and outs of volunteering and help you see if its for you.

Join the session.

July, August, September

Workshops coming soon.

October, November, December

Workshops coming soon.