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

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Training for volunteers · £150 · 4—8 hrs

Online

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Have you ever wondered why the young person at your youth group always says they are too tired to participate, even when you know it is an activity they enjoy,

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services
Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Training for volunteers · £75 · 2—4 hrs

Online

Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Gain confidence supporting young people who are self harming with 6 self- guided lessons from our expert, award-winning therapy team.

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services
Reablement - Maintaining independence and confidence: A guide for unpaid carers

Training for volunteers

Online

Reablement - Maintaining independence and confidence: A guide for unpaid carers

This video focuses on independence and confidence for those we care for.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

Mar

4

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Training for volunteers · £65 · 4 Mar, 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, 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

Mar

25

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

Training for volunteers · £65 · 25 Mar, 10:00 - 15:00

Online

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

DASH is the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification, Assessment and Management tool developed by Laura Richards

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

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

Trustee and Board Training

Volunteering Basics

Jun

1

Norfolk Volunteer Passport Training - June

Training for volunteers · 1 Jun, 10:00 — 29 Jun, 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, 09:30 — 25 Mar, 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
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 children, young people and families

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Training for volunteers · £150 · 4—8 hrs

Online

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Have you ever wondered why the young person at your youth group always says they are too tired to participate, even when you know it is an activity they enjoy,

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services
Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Training for volunteers · £75 · 2—4 hrs

Online

Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Gain confidence supporting young people who are self harming with 6 self- guided lessons from our expert, award-winning therapy team.

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services

Working with vulnerable populations

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Training for volunteers · £150 · 4—8 hrs

Online

Feeling From Within: Understanding the Hidden Sense Behind Emotional Regulation

Have you ever wondered why the young person at your youth group always says they are too tired to participate, even when you know it is an activity they enjoy,

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services
Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Training for volunteers · £75 · 2—4 hrs

Online

Supporting Young People Who Are Self Harming – For Youth Professionals

Gain confidence supporting young people who are self harming with 6 self- guided lessons from our expert, award-winning therapy team.

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services
Reablement - Maintaining independence and confidence: A guide for unpaid carers

Training for volunteers

Online

Reablement - Maintaining independence and confidence: A guide for unpaid carers

This video focuses on independence and confidence for those we care for.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System
Discharge from hospital- Navigating the system

Training for volunteers

Online

Discharge from hospital- Navigating the system

This session will will include what to expect when the person you are caring for is discharged from hospital and how to access services.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System
Spotting and Treating Malnutrition

Training for volunteers

Online

Spotting and Treating Malnutrition

This session is presented by dieticians and includes how to recognise poor nutrition and advice on treatment.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System
Drinking well and preventing dehydration

Training for volunteers

Online

Drinking well and preventing dehydration

This session includes how to ensure older adults maintain adequate hydration and how to prevent dehydration.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

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, 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, 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

Mar

25

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

Training for volunteers · £65 · 25 Mar, 10:00 - 15:00

Online

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

DASH is the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification, Assessment and Management tool developed by Laura Richards

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil

Feb

25

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

Training for volunteers · £65 · 25 Feb, 10:00 - 15:00

DASH (Accredited Domestic Abuse , Stalking, Harassment and Honor based Abuse

DASH is the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification, Assessment and Management tool developed by Laura Richards

Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Servicesbuse and Vil
Certified Peer Support Worker Training Programme - Online/March 2nd,  2026

Training for volunteers · £1,000

Online

Certified Peer Support Worker Training Programme - Online/March 2nd, 2026

Turn your mental health lived experiences into support for others, with our 8-week Peer Support Worker training. Wait list for March 2026 is now open.

Posted by Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services