Voluntary Action-Leeds provides training for voluntary and community groups throughout the year. Courses are available on fundraising; communication skills; management; skills development; volunteering; finance; employment and more! We also work in partnership with other organisations to promote other courses available in Leeds giving you access to training offered by other providers.

We welcome your ideas so if there are any training courses you feel should be included in the training programme then please let us know. Email us at training@val.org.uk or call Tina Ashby on 0113 297 7944.

Spring/Summer 2010 Training Directory For courses starting in February 2010 through to July 2010 download the latest issue of Training Matters (pdf, 414kb) our training directory. To request a paper copy please email training@val.org.uk or call Tina Ashby on 0113 297 7944. Courses Coming Up Thurs 4 March - Emergency First Aid Tues 9 March - Presentation Skills Wed 10 March - An introduction to Basic Finance Thurs 18 March - Chairing Skills Thurs 18 & Fri 19 March - Train the Trainer
How to book To book VA-L courses please complete the Booking Form (pdf, 39KB) and return with payment for the course. To book courses offered by other training providers please contact the provider directly. How much does training cost? Voluntary Action-Leeds training starts at just £10 for VA-L members and for groups with no paid staff. There is a tiered pricing structure for non-members, most courses cost around £55 per day and training bursaries are available, details below. To keep costs down lunch is not provided. Free Training Bursaries Training is provided FREE to groups with an income of below £20,000 per year, via a bursary scheme. To apply for a bursary please download and complete the Bursary Application Form (pdf, 32kb) or complete the application form in our training directory Training Matters (pdf, 414kb)Completed forms and supporting evidence should be returned to the organisation that is providing the training you are planning to attend. Where are the courses held? The courses are delivered at a range of venues in Leeds, including our own training room. Please check the course listings in Training Matters (pdf, 414KB) for venue information. We will send you full venue information, a map and directions when you book. West Yorkshire Training Shop For information on training for the Community and Voluntary Sector throughout West Yorkshire search the Training Shop provided by West Yorkshire Learning Consortium.

For further information about our training email training@val.org.uk or call Tina Ashby on 0113 297 7944.