GWENT ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations
Supporting the Voluntary Sector in Gwent

Getting started

Do you know where to start when you want to set up your voluntary activity or turn your activity into a formal voluntary organisation?

The training sessions in 'Getting Started' have been developed to help you address this dilemma!

1a

What Do You Want to Do and Who Can Help You to Do This?

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • know what statistical information is available and where to access it
  • understand different methods of identifying needs and want
  • be able to design, use and analyse a simple survey
  • understand how to make a case for action
  • know what sources of support are available to them and where to access them

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1b

Organising a Committee - What to Do and Who Should Do It?

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • understand the principles of good governance

  • know about alternative types of governance

  • understand the need for and responsibilities of officers

  • be able to establish a committee

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1c

Organising Your Work

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • understand how to identify aims and objectives

  • be able to choose appropriate techniques for planning and decision making

  • understand participatory methods for involving members and users in planning

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1d

Formalising Your Organisation

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • understand the benefits of formal structures

  • understand the difference between unincorporated and incorporated organisations

  • know about the different types of legal structure open to voluntary organisations

  • be able to identify appropriate structures for different types of organisation

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