Open Events and Training
Join us for a variety of open events and delve into some eLearning resources designed to inform, connect, and engage. Whether you're volunteering for the first time or you've been doing it your whole life, there may be something that you would like to learn more about. All are welcome, and everything listed below is free.
As new training becomes available it is listed so keep checking as there is a real variety.
There is some useful information within the Onboarding Documents section that can help prepare you for volunteering. Each organisation will have their own policies, guidance and volunteer agreement that you will follow, but these documents have been created to give you a bit of background understanding.
Some of the training and eLearning may require booking through Eventbrite or similar, and you will be sent an email notification for signing up, others may require you to create an account to access the training. Please remember to keep a note of login details so that you can access again for any refreshers.
Aug
27
Training or event · 27 Aug, 10:00 - 11:30
From home
Training session in Missing Awareness
The charity Missing People are delivering free online training to third sector organisations across Scotland in Missing Awareness.
Posted by DVVASep
1
Training or event · 1 Sept, 08:30 - 09:30
From home
Growing up is Never Easy
This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
Posted by DVVASep
10
Training or event · 10 Sept, 12:00 - 13:00
From home
Conflict triggers and response styles (Relationships)
This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIEs
Posted by DVVATraining or event
From home
Good conversations for volunteers
Online Training for volunteers hosting conversations in community settings. Access via QR code
Posted by DVVATraining or event · 0—2 hrs
From home
Learn about Advocacy
The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance has some useful guidance to help with understanding of advocacy
Posted by DVVATraining or event · 0—2 hrs
From home
NSPCC Learning
The NSPCC Learning website has lots of guidance on different areas that may be relevant to you as a volunteer, such as safeguarding and child development.
Posted by DVVAOnboarding documents
Onboarding · 0—2 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Introduction to volunteering
The first document to read, lots of helpful information about volunteering in general.
Posted by DVVAOnboarding · 0—2 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Health and Safety for Volunteering in Children...
Learn about areas of health and safety
Posted by DVVAOnboarding · 0—2 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Equality & Diversity
Learn about equality and diversity in straightforward terms.
Posted by DVVAOnboarding · 4—8 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Developing your trauma based skills
This is an NHS developed course to be completed through accessing an external training NHS site called Turas.
Posted by DVVAOnboarding · 0—2 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Child Protection
Learn about child protection, there are some additional links should you wish to gain more understanding.
Posted by DVVAOnboarding · 0—2 hrs
From home
Onboarding: Data protection and confidentiality
An important read to understand data protection and confidentiality
Posted by DVVA










