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Upcoming Training Courses

Volunteer Cornwall has been successfully delivering Volunteer Management qualifications since 2012. We are an ILM approved centre and are delivering a suite of courses in Leadership & Management based around Managing Volunteers.   Join the 70k other people who enhanced their performance with an ILM qualification last year, and fast-track your way to the top with ILM leadership and management qualifications. In addition to continuing our expertise at Level 3, we are now offering progression qualifications at Level 4. These provide an opportunity to achieve a qualification and to develop a peer support network in the volunteer management arena.

Don't see what you need here?  To make an enquiry, call 01872 266987 or complete the Training Enquiries form here.

Funded Training for charity workers

The VCSE Learning Academy offers funding for training for community workers. The VCSE Learning Academy can fund courses for people (staff and volunteers) in roles such as community workers, support workers, and social prescribers. Some eligibility criteria will apply.

Apply for funded training from the VSF Learning Academy Training | Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

 

14
Jan
2026

NOCN Level 3 Award Information, Advice & Guidance Camborne

14-01-2026 9:30 am - 28-01-2026 3:30 pm
£400
NOCN Level 3 Award Information, Advice & Guidance Camborne

There is the possibility of some funding, subject to availability for VCSE paid employees that live and work in Cornwall through the VSF Learning Academy. 

Join us for the Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance.

Location: The Ladder, Redruth

Course Dates:

  • Day 1 - 14th January 2026
  • Day 2 - 21st January 2026
  • Day 3 - 28th January 2026

Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm

Course Price: £400.00

Funding may be available through the Cornwall VSF Learning Academyhttps://cornwallvsf.org/supporting/training

(The form to apply for funding is at the bottom of the page on VSF's website)

27
Jan
2026

FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)

27-01-2026 9:00 am -5:00 pm
£125.00
FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)
This one-day level 3 course will give learners an understanding of Safeguarding practices and how critical it is to know what to do.
 
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual national Level 3 Award in England.

After Support from Volunteer Cornwall

In addition to your training with us you will have 12 months access to our learning platform to help you continue your CPD journey. 

Date: 27th January 2026

Venue: Truro

Cost: £125 (FREE for Volunteering for Health Volunteers)

Funded Training for charity workers

The VCSE Learning Academy offers funding for training for community workers. The VCSE Learning Academy can fund courses for people (staff and volunteers) in roles such as community workers, support workers, and social prescribers. Some eligibility criteria will apply.

Apply for funded training from the VSF Learning Academy Training | Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

30
Jan
2026

Safeguarding for Managers and Trustees

30-01-2026 9:00 am -4:00 pm
£125
Safeguarding for Managers and Trustees

Do you know your Safeguarding responsibilities?

This one day course is designed to give managers and trustees the skills, understanding and confidence to undertake their role to ensure the wellbeing of others, including the prevention of abuse and neglect. 

Attendance on this course assumes that Managers and Trustees have a working knowledge of Safeguarding for Adults and Children due to their role. If you need a refresher please attend one of our Safeguarding sessions.

Date: 30th January 2026

Venue: Truro

 

02
Feb
2026

Mental Health First Aid

02-02-2026 9:00 am - 03-02-2026 5:00 pm
£300

FREE to Community Hub Network members

Train as an MHFAider® and you’ll get three years of MHFAider Support and Benefits to help you feel empowered and confident in your role.

With MHFA England® training you will be accessing the very best evidence based MHFA® course available. Our training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners. It is proven to increase MHFAiders confidence in supporting people with mental health issues.

Dates:  2nd and 3rd February 2026

Venue: Camborne Community Centre

Time:   8.45 to 5pm

FREE to Community Hub Network members

18
Feb
2026

FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)

18-02-2026 10:00 am - 19-02-2026 1:00 pm
£125.00
FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)
This one-day level 3 course will give learners an understanding of Safeguarding practices and how critical it is to know what to do.
 
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual national Level 3 Award in England.
 
This course is delivered over two days.
February 18th 2026 : 10am to 3.30pm
February 19th 2026 : 10am to 1pm
25
Mar
2026

FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)

25-03-2026 9:00 am -5:00 pm
£125.00
FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)
This one-day level 3 course will give learners an understanding of Safeguarding practices and how critical it is to know what to do.
 
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual national Level 3 Award in England.
 
This course is delivered over one day.
 
March 25th 2026 9am to 5pm
 

After Support from Volunteer Cornwall

In addition to your training with us you will have 12 months access to our learning platform to help you continue your CPD journey. 

14
Apr
2026

FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)

14-04-2026 10:00 am - 15-04-2026 1:00 pm
£125.00
FAA Level 3 Award in Principles in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults (Truro)
This one-day level 3 course will give learners an understanding of Safeguarding practices and how critical it is to know what to do.
 
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual national Level 3 Award in England.
 

After Support from Volunteer Cornwall

In addition to your training with us you will have 12 months access to our learning platform to help you continue your CPD journey.

This course is delivered over two days.
April 14th 2026 : 10am to 3.30pm
April 15th 2026 : 10am to 1pm
28
Apr
2026

ILM Level 4 Award Leadership and Management

28-04-2026 9:30 am -4:00 pm
£650
ILM Level 4 Award Leadership and Management

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY  - Funding may be available through the Cornwall VSF Learning Academyhttps://cornwallvsf.org/supporting/training

This Level 4 course in Leadership & Management has been developed to provide an initial training programme for those interested in a volunteer/staff management role within the voluntary, community, public and private sectors.

Course Dates:

  • Day 1 - 28th April 2026 (Truro)
  • Day 2 - TBC (Self Study/Tutorials)
  • Day 3 - TBC (Truro)
  • Day 4 - TBC (Truro)
  • Day 5 - TBS (Self Study/Tutorials)

Funding may be available through the Cornwall VSF Learning Academyhttps://cornwallvsf.org/supporting/training