Training for Volunteers

Looking to expand your skills and make a difference? Here you will find a range of training courses and opportunities from trusted organisations to help you prepare for volunteering. Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop specific skills, there’s something for everyone.


Explore introductory sessions to understand the basics of volunteering, health and safety training, courses on how to work with a diverse range of people and digital skills workshops to boost your confidence in using online tools. These courses are designed to support you in becoming an effective and well-equipped volunteer. Check out the latest opportunities and start your journey today!

Health, Safety and Social

Autism Awareness Training
Training
From home
Autism Awareness Training
Autism affects many people in different ways. In this course you will learn about autism, sensory differences and how you can help. Posted by Norfolk Autism Partnership

IT & Digital

Working with office programs
Training
From home
Working with office programs
An introduction to working with different office programs including documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Posted by Good Things Foundation
Using your device
Training
From home
Using your device
An introduction to using computers or tablets—covering basics such as device navigation, using programs, managing files and taking, viewing and editing photos.Posted by Good Things Foundation
Safety and security online
Training
From home
Safety and security online
An introduction to online safety, using devices securely and protecting your information.Posted by Good Things Foundation

Trustee and Board Training

Volunteering Basics

Good Conversations - Online training
Training
From home
Good Conversations - Online training
The Good Conversations online training includes tips and techniques for volunteers.Posted by Linking Lives
OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector
Training
From home
OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector
Taking part in the voluntary sector is an introductory course for people who are new to working or volunteering in the voluntary sector.Posted by Get InVOLved Skills

Working with vulnerable populations

Autism Awareness Training
Training
From home
Autism Awareness Training
Autism affects many people in different ways. In this course you will learn about autism, sensory differences and how you can help. Posted by Norfolk Autism Partnership
Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health
Training
From home
Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health
Build your awareness and understanding to help you consider ways that you as an individual, in any role, can support those who have fled to safety in the UK.Posted by Solace