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Current courses

We deliver a variety of training courses online and in-person to those working in the community and voluntary sector. 

Please see below for our current courses with links to book online. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch.

You can also sign up to be kept informed of new training courses. Please let us know which organisation you are from.

We advise you to read our short Course Booking Policy.

current courses

Current Courses

Emergency First Aid at Work (accredited)

Thursday 8th January 2026         
9.30am – 4.30pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £75 – £105

The Emergency First Aid at Work course meets the requirements of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and is nationally recognised.

  • Designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations
  • Also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities

Volunteering Good Practice and the Law

Wednesday 4th February 2026         
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £40 – £70

An essential session for those responsible for managing volunteers. This informative and engaging workshop will highlight the key areas to be aware of regarding legal issues, good practice in volunteering and tips to make sure you are adhering to your responsibilities in protecting volunteer’s rights.

Introduction to Excel 

Thursday 12th February 2026         
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £40 – £70

This interactive course introduces beginners to the Microsoft Excel software and explains how it can be used to enhance your work. It is ideal for learners and refreshers as it covers all the basic elements of Excel in a practical, hands-on format.

Disability Awareness Training 

Wednesday 4th March 2026         
10am – 4pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £100 – £130

The Disability Awareness Training is a full-day workshop offering practical insights into the realities of living with severe disabilities. It is open to all and equips attendees with knowledge and understanding of different types of disability and its impact and how to better support individuals with disabilities in everyday life.

Fire Marshalling Course 

Wednesday 11th March 2026         
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £75 – £105

The Fire Marshal course is specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals. Delegates will learn about causes and effects of fires, as well as how to prevent their spread and implement necessary emergency procedures. 

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Wednesday 25th March          
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £40 – £70

This interactive session will guide you through the world of volunteer recruitment. It will include practical suggestions, a toolkit to take away and plenty of opportunities to share ideas on how to recruit volunteers and keep hold of them!

Measuring up – Showing the impact of your work

Wednesday 15th April 2026         
9.30am – 1pm
Online (Zoom)

Cost: £40 – £70

It’s no longer good enough just to do good work. We now need to be able to prove it and show it!

This practical online session will look at how we can move away from playing a ‘numbers game’ and focus more on the outcomes and the difference our work makes. The session will look at tested ways of measuring the impact of what we do, how we can encourage people to take a longer-term view and provide useful evidence for funders and commissioners.

Emergency First Aid at Work (accredited)

Wednesday 29th April 2026         
9.30am – 4.30pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS

Cost: £75 – £105

The Emergency First Aid at Work course meets the requirements of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and is nationally recognised.

  • Designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations
  • Also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities
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