F4S3 is an induction programme for people who have recently started working in the voluntary sector; new entrants, recent college graduates, those who have made a career change, or volunteered for 18 months or less.
The course will provide you with a complete understanding of how the voluntary sector functions and includes:
- Understanding the sector
- Advocacy
- Operations
- Voluntary sector skills
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The programme is made up of four workshops, followed by four short recorded webinars and four one-hour live webinars. It has been designed to encourage learners to incorporate the learning from the workshops in their daily work through practical examples, case studies, research, and presentations. As learners complete each level of the programme, they will earn a digital badge.
Workshop 1: Landscape of the voluntary sector
3 & 11 May 2022 – Zoom | 9.30 am to 1 pm
This module aims to provide you with an overview of the characteristics of civil-society organisations. By the end of this module, you will understand:
- Common terminology
- Typical organisational structures
- Regulatory context
- Scale and diversity of the sector
- Support and funding infrastructure available
Webinar 1: My organisation within the wider sector
16 May 2022 – Zoom | 2 pm – 3 pm
Workshop 2: Public policy & advocacy
19 & 23 May 2022 – Zoom | 9.30 am to 1 pm
This module aims to give you an overview of the advocacy role of civil-society organisations. By the end of this module, you will understand:
- Terminology associated with policy-making and advocacy
- How public policy is developed and implemented
- Advocacy campaigns
- Regulatory requirements around lobbying
Webinar 2: My organisation’s big advocacy ask
26 May 2022 – Zoom | 2 pm – 3 pm
Workshop 3 – Professional skills necessary to work in the voluntary sector
30 May & 7 June 2022 – Zoom | 9 am to 1 pm
This module aims to give you an overview of the necessary skills to operate in a professional voluntary organisation. By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify management and reporting structures
- Understand basic project and time management skills
- Understand basic report writing skills
- Understand multi-agency working arrangements
- Engage with target groups and vulnerable groups
Webinar 3: My organisation & approaches to operations
10 June 2022 – Zoom | 2 pm – 3 pm
Workshop 4: Personal skills necessary to work in the voluntary sector
13 & 16 June 2022 – Zoom | 9 am to 1 pm
This module aims to give you an overview of the personal development skills necessary to work in the sector. By the end of this module, you will learn:
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Facilitation and negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Self-care and wellbeing at work
Webinar 4: My organisation & personal development
23 June 2022 – Zoom | 2 pm – 3 pm
HOW TO TAKE PART – PILOT STUDY
The pilot training programme will be delivered FREE in Wales (May/June). To book a place on the programme please email training@wcva.cymru. Closing date: Friday 8 April 2022.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated following the closing date. You will be asked to confirm that you can commit to completing all modules and assessments, which consist of four workshops, followed by four short recorded webinars and four one-hour live webinars. You will need to complete assessments before attending the live webinars.
Visit our website for further information on the F4S3 project.
