Argyll Third Sector Interface Training & Events including Partnership Training & Events
Various dates available
This training is perfect for anyone who coordinates and/or supports volunteers in any capacity but especially for a beginner or as a refresher. This training will be beneficial for any organisation considering participating in the Young Person's Guarantee Scheme and is available as a 1:1 service at a time that will suit your organisation. Please click here to register interest. 
As part of our ongoing Business Support Programme, Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface can involve brand strategy specialist, Adam Piggot, to deliver his Brand Definition Workshop, 'Find Your Brand Voice’, for local organisations.
The session on the 9th of September went ahead and, due to feedback from participants, we are offering the session again. This 3 hour workshop has been developed specifically for social enterprises and common good organisations. It’s designed to help you stand out, engage and connect with the people you need to reach. There are only 8 spaces available per workshop. To register interest in this workshop click here to email and note your preferred date and time. 
1:1 online advice sessions are available to book at your convenience. To register interest click here.
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Various dates available
This training is designed to help increase understanding, confidence and provide reassurance about taking on and supporting a young person in their volunteering journey. This training focuses on the three areas developing volunteering with young people. This training will be beneficial for any organisation considering participating in the Young Person's Guarantee Scheme and is available as a 1:1 service at a time that will suit your organisation. Please click here to register interest. 
Tuesday 28th September 2021 1.30pm - 4.30pm
The Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface in partnership with Scottish Mediation are providing this online workshop to explore how best to manage and resolve conflict. Please click here for more information and to sign up. 
Bespoke finance training is available to all thrid sector organisations in Argyll & Bute.
To register interest click here. 
Bespoke governance training is available to third sector organisations in Argyll & Bute.
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External Training & Events
Wednesday 29th September 2pm - 3.30pm
"Phish and Scams" online workshop will explore the scams related to phishing and how to "spot a phish" to ensure you don't fall victim to the attack. This workshop is aimed at anyone who is working in the third sector and is looking to protect themselves online. For more information click here. 
Wednesday 29th September 2021 10am - 3.30pm
CDAS Annual National Conference will feature keynote speakers and workshops led by a number of their member organisations, as well as raising awareness of job vacancies, funding and other opportunities which may interest you/your teams and networks. Click here for more information and to sign up. |
Respectme offer a programme of free training events and webinars to adults across Scotland. Their training programme moved fully online during the global pandemic and they have developed new ways of working by offering free anti-bullying webinars and online video tutorials for all adults involved in the lives of children and young people. Please click here for more information and to sign up..
Wednesday 29th September 9:15AM - 4:00PM
The CARES conference will explore what communities have been doing to tackle the climate crisis through their involvement in renewable energy projects and how these are benefitting their local communities. For more information click here. |
Community Land Scotland recently ran a webinar on bringing ownerless land into community ownership with Culduthel Woods, South Islay Development, the Scottish Land Commission and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to try and shed some light on the issue. You can view the webinar here.
Monday 4th October - Wednesday 6th October 2021
the Scottish Land Commission's third land reform conference will bring together experts from across a range of industries including public bodies, local authorities, academia, housing sector, private sector, and social enterprises to look at the role of land in helping to achieve some of Scotland’s big ambitions for the economy, climate and communities. The conference will explore how Scotland can continue to evolve and modernise the ways land is owned and used to tackle the climate emergency, benefitting the economy and supporting communities. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Monday 4th, 11th and 18th October: 2pm - 4pm or Wednesday 6th, 13th and 20th October: 10am - 12 noon
This free online course is for youth workers and those working with young people. It will provide you with an understanding of the climate emergency and equip you with skills and tools to help the young people you work with take climate action. This course consists of three Zoom sessions along with some learning in your own time. Courses are running at two different times during October. For full details click here. 
Tuesday 5th & Thursday 6th October 2021
This year’s National Youth Work Conference will highlight the urgent and significant challenges facing our planet and our society and will explore the power of learning for sustainability through youth work to be part of the change needed. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Wednesday 6th October 2021 11.30am - 12.30pm
COP26, social enterprise & the climate emergency online webinar will showcase the incredible work of social enterprises across Scotland in tackling the climate emergency - from nature education to recycling, upcycling, outdoor retreats and much more - and explore the benefits of these activities for both people and planet. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Saturday 9th October 10am – 2.30pm.
Diabetes UK will hold its first online VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE. Anybody with an interest in diabetes is encouraged to join and hear about what's been achieved and how you can get involved in the future. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Wednesday 27th October - 11am to 1pm
This event will explore how restorative practices have a crucial role in early intervention and violence prevention work. The Community of Practice will be joined by Tim Chapman who is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading trainers and thinkers in restorative justice. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Wednesday 27th October 2021 1pm - 2pm
At this online event staff from OSCR will set out the findings of their most recent charity survey in relation to trust and transparency, and give advice on how charities can improve their performance in these areas, Click here for more information and to sign up. 
22nd - 26th November 2021
Co-production Week Scotland is about bringing people together to share ideas, learning and stories about how co-production puts people and communities at the heart of the support and services they’re part of. Click here for more information. 
The Roberston Trust have shared a recording of their recent event, Christie Plus 10: Are we smoothing the hard edges?, which reflected on the ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
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Thursday 30th September 2021 10am – 12pm
ESS and the National Lottery Community Fund are holding an event where we will share insights from projects who have been using their learning in practical ways to recover from the crisis. This participative event will include short presentations, facilitated discussions, Q&A and breakout room discussions to explore the issues in small groups. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th October 2021
This year's Carers Parliament will again be a virtual event. The focus of the event is ensuring that carers and young carers voices are heard in the consultation about a national care service and future developments in social care. For full programme details click here. 
Wednesday 6th October 2021 11:30am -12:30pm
This webinar will showcase the incredible work of social enterprises across Scotland in tackling the climate emergency - from nature education to recycling, upcycling, outdoor retreats and much more - and explore the benefits of these activities for both people and planet. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Wednesday 6th October 2021 10.00am -4.00pm
The VHS annual conference will be held online on Wednesday 6th October 2021 with the focus being on Health at the Heart of Communities. The conference will be relevant to staff, volunteers and board members with a direct interest in health policy and practice, including health charities, community health organisations, other voluntary organisations, TSIs and social enterprises. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Scottish Women’s Aid are the lead Scottish organisation developing exciting, innovative domestic abuse training. Click here to view the programme of training available.
Wednesday 13th October 2021 2pm - 3.30pm
How to ensure you recover from a cyber attack online workshop is aimed at anyone who is working in the third sector and is looking to protect themselves online. Cyber attacks are increasing all the time with 26% of charities reporting being victim to an attack in 2020. Join this workshop to learn how to plan in advance to ensure that, should this be you, your recovery is as pain free as it can be. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 10am - 8pm
Join schools, voluntary organisations, charities and businesses from across Argyll and Bute when they come together for Argyll and Bute Council's first ever online Education Climate Summit. To book click here. 
Wednesday 8th December 2.30pm - 4.00pm
This interactive session will give you an overview of Social Investment and with the help of our Industry Expert, we discuss the affects of the Pandemic on the industry as a whole and the route to recovery. Click here for more information and to sign up. 
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) recently held an online event about the need for board members to think differently and to revisit their strategic approach. A recording of the event, which was called Social investment: why trustees need to think differently about strategy and risk can be viewed here.
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