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

Mar4
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Feb4
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Jan7
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Dec1
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Nov5
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Oct15
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Training for volunteers · £65 · 15 Oct, 10:00 - 14:30
Online
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

IT & Digital

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
Safety and security online
Training for volunteers
Online
Safety and security online
An introduction to online safety, using devices securely and protecting your information.Posted by Good Things Foundation
Working with office programs
Training for volunteers
Online
Working with office programs
An introduction to working with different office programs including documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Posted by Good Things Foundation

Leadership and Management

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
Grief First Aid Course
Training for volunteers · £345
Online
Grief First Aid Course
Gain the skills to talk with your bereaved colleagues and peers, with confidence and compassion. Ensuring those experiencing loss feel heard and supported.Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support

Trustee and Board Training

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
Grief First Aid Course
Training for volunteers · £345
Online
Grief First Aid Course
Gain the skills to talk with your bereaved colleagues and peers, with confidence and compassion. Ensuring those experiencing loss feel heard and supported.Posted by Cruse Bereavement Support

Volunteering Basics

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
Good Conversations - Online training
Training for volunteers
Online
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 for volunteers
Online
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

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

Mar4
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Feb4
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Jan7
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Dec1
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Nov5
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 individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Oct15
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Training for volunteers · £65 · 15 Oct, 10:00 - 14:30
Online
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Raising awareness of domestic abuse among professionals, charities , organisations, and individualsPosted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil