Training & Learning
Volunteer Centre Dorset offer training for VCS organisations, their staff, and volunteers on a range of essential topics including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, funding, and governance. Our sessions are designed to build knowledge, strengthen confidence, and support good practice across the sector.
7 October 2026
10am-11am
Online
Boost your community group’s confidence and capability with our online Safeguarding Adults Awareness Course.
9 October 2026
9am-5pm
Dorchester
Accredited First Aid Training for a Safer Community & Workplace.
15 October 2026
10am-11am
Online
Accessible Volunteering: Opening the Door to More Volunteers.
15 October 2026
1pm-3pm
Dorchester
Find out more about the legal responsibilities laid on trustees by the Charity Commission.
15 October 2026
9:30am-11:30am
Dorchester
This is the chance to develop a fundamental set of skills which underpin excellent management within an organisation.
20 October 2026
10am-11am
Online
Write clearer, stronger and more persuasive grant applications.
21 October 2026
10am-2:30pm
Dorchester
Session 3 – Fostering and Maintaining Engagement with Volunteers. Volunteer engagement is built through strong relationships, clear communication, meaningful recognition and a sense of belonging.
22 October 2026
12pm-1pm
Online
Would you know what to do if your organisation or the people you were support were targeted by a scam, phishing email or cyber-attack?
4 November 2026
10am-11am
Online
To help community groups and charities understand how to reach suitable trustee candidates, and recruit confidently and effectively.