Bursary Available for Volunteer Managers

23rd April 2010

If you are based within the North West and manage and support volunteers you may be eligible for a skills development bursary of up to £1950 from Capacitybuilders.

Each bursary will fully fund an approved skills development package with three access levels - distance and online learning options also available.

There are a limited number of bursaries are available so early application is advised.

The bursary supports the Nationally recognised Excellence in Volunteer Managerment Course which is made up of four modules - Managing Yourself, Managing People, Managing Resources and Managing in the Community.

Who are the bursaries targeted at?

Bursaries are available to individuals in England who support, coordinate, manage or have strategic responsibility for volunteers.

Making an application is simple, quick and online.

Programme delivery

Delivery is being undertaken regionally via four approved training providers. Each skills development package is aligned to the national occupational standards in volunteer management and offers the option of nationally recognised accreditation at levels 3, 4 or 5.

Volunteer Centre Warrington will be delivering the Excellence in Volunteer Management Programme (Level 3) in the North West and West Midlands regions as part of this work.

How to apply:
Application opened on Monday 22 March.   Don't delay!

To find out if you are eligible and to find out more about the programme and how to apply please visit the CapacityBuilders website today.

This is a fantastic opportunity for managers of volunteers and for volunteer involving organisations.  Please don't miss out.