This free eight-week online training programme from The Open University in Wales - Get Ahead With Volunteering programme is designed to help you enhance your professional skills and develop in your volunteering career. Delivered on Microsoft Teams, the programme consists of a variety of online workshops designed to help you get the most out of the online learning resources that are available through The Open University’s free OpenLearn platform. Workshop topics include leadership skills for volunteers, how to improve confidence, overcoming barriers to learning, and reflective practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to find out more about further study with the OU. During the programme, additional face to face support will be offered by County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) where possible. The Get Ahead With Volunteering programme starts with an introductory session on the 13 May 2025, 10.00am - 11.30am, delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The programme then runs at the same time each week for eight more weeks. 1. Welcome and introduction 2. OpenLearn – ‘our best kept secret’ 3. Getting the best out of volunteering – learning reflective practice 4. Confidence and recognising your skills 5. Resilience and recognising your skills 6. Leadership Learning 7. Being a volunteer – putting into practice 8. Progression: What next? Please be aware that your place on this programme is not confirmed until you complete the registration link that you will receive in your Eventbrite thank you email.
