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Training Courses & Resources
Training Calendar
TRAINING WORKSHOP |
DATE/S |
TIME |
FACILITATOR |
VENUE |
COST (inc GST) |
| Submission Writing - Making the Most of 2012 | February 11 | 9:00am-12noon | Gerard Byrne & Special Guests | Tony Ireland Stadium Function Room | |
| Speech Craft | February 15, 22 & 29 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Olaf Schubert | VNQ Offices | |
Bookings Essential - places are limited.
For the Speech Craft workshop series - Registration Form
For more details or to book contact VNQ:
Ph: 4725 5990 or
Email: vnq@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
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Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination
Volunteering Queensland, in partnership with Volunteering North Queensland, are organising a Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination.
For full details, see the flyer below or contact:
Volunteering North Queensland
Ph: 4725 5990 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
To register your interest, please download & complete the application form and return it to VNQ.
3rd Annual Regional Events Conference Presentation
Volunteers: How to attract them & how to keep them
The following files were referenced in the presentation by Paula Johnson at the Regional Events Conference on Sunday, November 13, 2011.
Generational Matrix
National Standards in involving Volunteers in Non-Profit Organisations
Volunteer Position Description Sample and Template
Volunteer and Organisational Rights & Responsibilities
Sample Volunteer Agreement
Sample Volunteer Code of Conduct
Sample Information Kit List
Sample Volunteer Orientation Checklist
Sample Volunteer Registration Form
The presentation PowerPoint is also available for download.
Volunteer Presentation - PPS format
Volunteer Presentation - PPT format
PowerPoint Presentations
Here are some PowerPoint Presentations containing useful information for organisations.
If you do not have PowerPoint installed, you can download the PowerPoint Viewer to view the presentations.
This download is available free from Microsoft's web site.
From the 'Confident Committees Workshop' held on May 25, 2007.
Conducting Effective Committee Meetings
Preparing your Committee for Renewal
Corporate Governance
Safeguarding Your Entity
Legal Obligations for Associations (under revision)
Workshops with Gerard Byrnes
Corporate Volunteering
Governance Workshop - November 2009
Submission Writing Master Class - April 17, 2010
Advanced Submission Writing Workshop - July 17, 2010
Grants Workshop - April 17, 2010
Submission Writing Workshop - February 26, 2011
Social Networking Introduction Workshop - March 19, 2011
Advanced Submission Writing Workshop - April 02, 2011
Social Networking for Fundraising Workshop - May 07, 2011
Grant Writing Bootcamp - June 04, 2011
Management Committee Essentials Workshop - July 20, 2011
Social Networking for Promoting Events - July 23, 2011
Budgeting for Grants Writers - August 06, 2011
Making the Most of Social Networking - September 03, 2011
Partnerships & Collaborations for Grant Writers - October 08, 2011
Submission Writing for 2012 - November 05, 2011
The above slideshows are also available as Powerpoint files.
Corporate Volunteering PPT
Governance Workshop - November 2009 PPT
Submission Writing Master Class - April 17, 2010 PPT
Advanced Submission Writing Workshop - July 17, 2010 PPT
Grants Workshop - April 17, 2010 PPT
Submission Writing Workshop - February 26, 2011 PPT
Social Networking Introduction Workshop - March 19, 2011 PPT
Advanced Submission Writing Workshop - April 02, 2011 PPT
Social Networking for Fundraising Workshop - May 07, 2011 PPT
Grant Writing Bootcamp - June 04, 2011 PPT
Management Committee Essentials Workshop - July 20, 2011 PPT
Social Networking for Promoting Events - July 23, 2011 PPT
Budgeting for Grants Writers - August 06, 2011 PPT
Making the Most of Social Networking - September 03, 2011 PPT
Partnerships & Collaborations for Grant Writers - October 08, 2011 PPT
Submission Writing for 2012 - November 05, 2011 PPT
Additional material for the Advanced Submission Writing Workshop:
Project Management (Word format)
Writing a Submission for Funding (Text format)
Gerard has also created a handy Tip Sheet for grant applications.
Grant Tip Sheet (Word format)
Additional information is available here:
Supporting Resources
A good resource for Social Networking information is:
www.diosacommunications.com
VNQ's Training and Development Officer, Paula Johnson, is currently conducting a Training Needs Analysis to ascertain your training requirements and endeavour to provide you with the support you need.
So that we can better respond to your training needs, could you please take a few minutes to download the Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire from the link below, then complete and return it as soon as possible to Paula at:
Fax: 4725 5996 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
Download Training Needs Analysis Form
(requires Microsoft Word to open)
If you wish to speak to Paula about your training needs, please contact her on:
Ph: 4725 5990 - Wednesday, Thursday or Friday only or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
| Course | Time | Cost |
| English Communication Classes Beginners each Monday Intermediate each Tuesday |
9am - 12 noon | $2 includes morning tea |
| Sewing & Craft Classes | Tuesday afternoons | Free |
| MRC Job Club (Wednesdays) | 9:30am-11:30am | Free |
Phone MRC: 4772 4800
Townsville Publishers and Writers Centre - Free Workshops
January 01 - December 31
For people aged 8-18 who write, draw or take photos.
For more information, contact the Townsville Publishers and Writers Centre:
Email: info@twpc.org
CORES (COmmunity Response to Eliminating Suicide) - One Day Courses
An emotional wellbeing, first aid awareness course. Learn to recognise the early warning signs and appropriate strategies to follow.
9:00am-5:00pm
Jobtrain
2/22 Hervey Range Road
Free to all Townsville residents
February 25
March 31
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
November 24
For more details, or to register, contact:
CORES Qld
Email: coresqld@kentishrc.com.au
NQ Wildlife Care Basic Training
Dates listed below - 10:00am-5:00pm
Bookings Essential
Cost: Adult/non-member $15; Child -15 $5; Member $5
Training Dates
February 18
May 20
August 25
November 04
February 23, 2013
Learn how to care for local wildlife.
Sausage sizzle & drinks for sale - fundraiser for the group.
North Queensland Training Services
Certificate III in Disability
Introductory Session
(with Language, Literacy & Numeracy test)
February 02 - 9:30am or 1:30pm
Riverside Community Centre
55 Riverside Blvd - Douglas
Required by law for all students prior to enrolling in the certificate.
Certificate III in Disability
February 06-June 26 - 8:30am-4:00pm
TOTTS
55 Riverside Blvd - Douglas
Classes on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Work Experience every 3rd Thursday - Drop In Centre.
For full details & bookings contact:
North Queensland Training Services
Ph: 1300 678 709
Contact Officer Course
February 13 - 9:00am-5:00pm
Anti -Discrimination Commission Queensland
Level 2, St James Place
155-157 Denham Street
Registration Essential
Cost: $320.00
Provides information about the role of the contact officer in the workplace.
Register by February 10.For more details or registration forms contact:
Anti -Discrimination Commission Queensland
Ph: 4799 7020
Computer Skills Training
NQ Training & Community Centre Inc.
15 Lonerganne St - Garbutt
Bookings Essential - Limited Places
Cost: NQTCC Members $15-$25; Pensioners $20-$30; Non-Members $25-$35
All courses and workshops are free to 'A New Day' participants.
Genealogy
TBA - dependent on interest
Courses have finished for 2011. 2012 course details T.B.A.
For more details or to register your interest contact:
NQ Training & Community Centre
Ph: 4779 7268
Centrecare Townsville - Early Intervention Service
Centrecare run a wide variety of courses designed to assist people in the community in their lives.
From learning new skills to learning how to deal with specific issues, there are courses for both adults and children.
For more details, contact Centrecare Townsville:
Ph: 4772 9000 or visit
410 Ross River Road - Cranbrook
Family Education Programs - Family Planning Queensland
February 23 - November 27 (every month)
5 Castlemaine St - Kirwan
Cost: $30 per family
Bookings Essential
Various programs aimed at encouraging parent/child discussions on sexuality.
For more details or to book visit their website or contact:
Family Planning Queensland
Ph: 4723 8184 or
Email: tvledu@fpq.com.au
TP Human Capital run various computer program and professional development courses throughout the year.
For more details or to register contact:
TP Human Capital
Ph: 4772 3800 or
Email: training@tphumancapital.com.au
Jobtrain
2/22 Hervey Range Road
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Job seekers who are not receiving assistance from Centrelink or not fully eligible for assistance from JSA providers and who are:
17-24 yrs/Aged Over 45yrs/Underemployed/Long Term Unemployed/Parent
Accredited Computer Training - 5 week course
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00am-3:30pm
Topics:
Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
Foundation Excel
Intermediate Excel
Foundation Word
Intermediate Word
PowerPoint
Publisher
Access
Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Management
Classroom based - evening training
Commencing early February
Bookings Essential
To enquire about start dates or for more details contact:
Jobtrain
Ph: 4723 1666 or
Email: manager@jobtrain.com.au
The Women's Centre hosts the following groups for women on a weekly basis:
Balancing life - self esteem, stress, conflict resolution and communication
Yoga
Playgroup - with Save the Children
Creating Choices - for women who have experienced Domestic Violence
Indoor Garden - with guest presenters
Playgroup - with Playgroup Australia
Senior Women's Social Group - for women aged 50+ years
Tai Chi
Survivors of Sexual Assault
Craft
They also hold a Social BBQ on the first Friday of each month.
For full details contact:
The Women's Centre
50-52 Patrick St - Aitkenvale
Ph: 4775 7555
50 Paxton St - North Ward
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Relationships Australia run a wide range of programs covering relationship skills, family skills & professional training.
For more information please see their website or Ph:1300 364 277.
This report has been prepared to assist the QSNQ Committee in the identification of the support, information and training needs of not-for-profit organisations in the Burdekin, Hinchinbrook and Dalrymple Shires.
Mission Australia are offering Free Transition to Work Training packages for eligible parents, carers, or those aged over 50 to asist them to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Transition to Work offers practical help such as training and funding to help develop skills to overcome barriers to employment. Packages may include courses to help upgrade skills, help with self-confidence and self esteem, assistance with writing resume or job applications, career counseling, driver training to gain a driver's licence or other vehicle licence.
For more information contact:
Wendy - Ph: 4725 8961
Training Room Hire
If you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive, modern and friendly place to hold meetings and training sessions, Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) might have the solution.
VNQ now offer the use of a modern training room, available to hire by other organisations for either half or full days.
For more information, click the link below to view the Training Room Hire brochure.
Link to Brochure (Word document)