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Capacitybuilders’ new bursary fund to support volunteer management skills development
18 March 2010
If you manage and support volunteers you may be eligible for a skills development bursary of up to £1950 from Capacitybuilders. Each bursary will fully fund an approved skills development package with three access levels - distance and online learning options also available. There are a limited number of bursaries are available so early application is advised.
Bursaries are available to individuals in England who support, coordinate, manage or have strategic responsibility for volunteers. Making an application is simple, quick and online.
Delivery is being undertaken regionally via four approved training providers. Each skills development package is aligned to the national occupational standards in volunteer management and offers the option of nationally recognised accreditation at levels 3, 4 or 5.
Application opens on Monday 22 March. To find out if you are eligible and to find out more about the programme and how to apply please visit www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/vmpskills today.
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