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

Nov

28

Children and Domestic Abuse

Training for volunteers · £20 · 28 Nov, 09:30 - 13:00

Online

Children and Domestic Abuse

To develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children and their families effected by domestic abuse and have the confidence to meet their needs.

Posted by Safer Programme

Nov

27

Online Safety

Training for volunteers · £20 · 27 Nov, 09:30 - 13:30

Online

Online Safety

To provide an introduction to Online Safety for those that work with children and young people.

Posted by Safer Programme

Nov

11

Safer Recruitment

Training for volunteers · £50 · 11 Nov, 09:30 - 15:30

Online

Safer Recruitment

To provide those with responsibility for recruiting to understand the requirements and procedures of safer recruitment.

Posted by Safer Programme

Nov

18

Core Programme

Training for volunteers · £50 · 18 Nov, 09:30 - 16:00

Norwich

Core Programme

To enable staff to develop and awareness of and understanding of safeguarding processes and issues and how these relate to their agency's specific roles.

Posted by Safer Programme

Nov

18

Designated Safeguarding Person

Training for volunteers · £20 · 18 Nov, 18:30 — 19 Nov, 20:30

Online

Designated Safeguarding Person

To provide those with Designated Safeguarding Person responsibility a clear understanding of their role, and the confidence to undertake appropriate action.

Posted by Safer Programme

Dec

6

Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Training for volunteers · £20 · 6 Dec, 09:30 - 13:30

Online

Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Aim - To enable staff and volunteers to develop an awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues and processes, and how these relate to their organisation.

Posted by Safer Programme

IT & Digital

Using AI

Training for volunteers · 0—2 hrs

Online

Using AI

This course is designed to help you explore how AI can assist you, guiding you step by step through different scenarios.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Learning about generative AI

Training for volunteers · 0—2 hrs

Online

Learning about generative AI

Learn about generative AI - a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, like text, images, music, or even computer code.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
An Introduction to AI

Training for volunteers · 0—2 hrs

Online

An Introduction to AI

Explore the basics of artificial intelligence and learn about its real-world applications.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Using your device

Training for volunteers

Online

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
Using email

Training for volunteers

Online

Using email

An introduction to creating an email account, sending and replying to emails and safety and security.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Starting to use the internet

Training for volunteers

Online

Starting to use the internet

An introduction to using the internet including websites, forms, search engines, online safety and using different online services.

Posted by Good Things Foundation

Leadership and Management

Nov

7

How to not be a prat on a board

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

How to not be a prat on a board

The serious side of poor board behaviour and how to avoid it. Honest reflections with humour and practical advice.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

7

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Frameworks and real-life examples to help boards shape practical, bold and lasting strategies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Insights from CEOs on their role, what they wish boards understood, and how trustees can be supportive allies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

What’s working in inclusive trustee recruitment, and how to support trustees once they’re in post.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Training for volunteers · 6 Nov, 18:00 - 19:00

Online

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Build your presence, find your voice, and hear how others overcame self-doubt to become effective board members.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

5

Young trustees wanted: Unlocking the next generation

Training for volunteers · 5 Nov, 18:00 - 19:00

Online

Young trustees wanted: Unlocking the next generation

Tackling the barriers young people face in joining boards, and hearing what’s working from trustees and charities.

Posted by Eastside People

Trustee and Board Training

Nov

7

How to not be a prat on a board

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

How to not be a prat on a board

The serious side of poor board behaviour and how to avoid it. Honest reflections with humour and practical advice.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

7

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Frameworks and real-life examples to help boards shape practical, bold and lasting strategies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Insights from CEOs on their role, what they wish boards understood, and how trustees can be supportive allies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

What’s working in inclusive trustee recruitment, and how to support trustees once they’re in post.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Training for volunteers · 6 Nov, 18:00 - 19:00

Online

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Build your presence, find your voice, and hear how others overcame self-doubt to become effective board members.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

5

Young trustees wanted: Unlocking the next generation

Training for volunteers · 5 Nov, 18:00 - 19:00

Online

Young trustees wanted: Unlocking the next generation

Tackling the barriers young people face in joining boards, and hearing what’s working from trustees and charities.

Posted by Eastside People

Volunteering Basics

Jun

1

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - June

Training for volunteers · 1 Jun 2026, 10:00 — 29 Jun 2026, 13:00

King's Lynn

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - June

The Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training helps volunteers gain foundation knowledge and skills supporting their volunteering journey.

Posted by Norfolk Volunteer Passport

Feb

25

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - February

Training for volunteers · 25 Feb 2026, 09:30 — 25 Mar 2026, 12:30

Online

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - February

The Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training helps volunteers gain foundation knowledge and skills supporting their volunteering journey.

Posted by Norfolk Volunteer Passport

Jan

6

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - January

Training for volunteers · 6 Jan 2026, 18:00 — 3 Feb 2026, 21:00

Online

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - January

The Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training helps volunteers gain foundation knowledge and skills supporting their volunteering journey.

Posted by Norfolk Volunteer Passport
Anticipatory Grief: “The Long Goodbye”

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Anticipatory Grief: “The Long Goodbye”

This training explores what it is to anticipate a loss and identifies practical steps for you or those you support.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Supporting Grieving Children and Families

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Supporting Grieving Children and Families

This training provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young adults and their families.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Supporting those Bereaved by Suicide

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Supporting those Bereaved by Suicide

This webinar aims to introduce attendees to the impact of bereavement by suicide and how those affected can best be supported.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support

Working with children, young people and families

Supporting Grieving Children and Families

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Supporting Grieving Children and Families

This training provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young adults and their families.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support

Working with vulnerable populations

Anticipatory Grief: “The Long Goodbye”

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Anticipatory Grief: “The Long Goodbye”

This training explores what it is to anticipate a loss and identifies practical steps for you or those you support.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Supporting Grieving Children and Families

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Supporting Grieving Children and Families

This training provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young adults and their families.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Supporting those Bereaved by Suicide

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Supporting those Bereaved by Suicide

This webinar aims to introduce attendees to the impact of bereavement by suicide and how those affected can best be supported.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Managers’ Guide to Grief

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Managers’ Guide to Grief

Managing bereavement in the workplace and how your response can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
General Grief Awareness Training

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

General Grief Awareness Training

This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support
Loss and Bereavement Training for Counsellors and Therapists

Training for volunteers · £84

Online

Loss and Bereavement Training for Counsellors and Therapists

For qualified or in-training counsellors and therapists who want to expand or refresh their knowledge and skills when working with the bereaved people.

Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support

Other

Free Accrediated Training Courses

Training for volunteers · 8+ hrs

Flexible location

Free Accrediated Training Courses

WS Training are delivering fully funded, accredited qualifications in Customer Service, Business Administration, Team Leading & Management.

Posted by WS Training

Mar

4

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 4 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 14:30

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individuals

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

Feb

4

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 4 Feb 2026, 10:00 - 14:30

Online

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individuals

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

Jan

7

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 7 Jan 2026, 10:00 - 14:30

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individuals

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

Dec

1

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 1 Dec, 10:00 - 14:30

Online

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individuals

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

Nov

5

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 5 Nov, 10:00 - 14:30

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individuals

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil