TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Get better at the thing you love.
Free training for Wexford volunteers. From safeguarding refreshers to fundraising masterclasses. Some courses run monthly, some you can do at your own pace online.
12
live courses this term
8
self-paced online modules
All free
for active volunteers
UPCOMING COURSES
What's on this term
Required
In Person
Safeguarding Children Refresher
Required if your role involves children or young people. Book if your last training was over a year ago.
📅 Wed 12 Mar · 6:30pm
⏱ 90 min
📍 Centre, Common Quay St
Popular
Online Live
Fundraising for Small Groups
Practical tactics for community groups, Tidy Towns committees, and small charities. Run by Pauline Kennedy.
📅 Sat 22 Mar · 10am
⏱ 3 hours
📍 Online (Zoom)
Accredited
In Person
Mental Health First Aid
2-day Mental Health Ireland accredited course. Useful for befrienders, mentors, and group leads.
📅 5–6 Apr · 9am
⏱ 2 days
📍 Wexford Town Library
Beginner
Beginner-friendly, Self-paced
Manual Handling for Volunteers
For anyone helping with deliveries, charity shop work, or community events involving lifting.
📅 Anytime
⏱ 45 min
📍 Online self-paced
For Beginners
Beginner-friendly, Self-paced
Garda Vetting Explained
Walks through the vetting process for new volunteers — what to expect and how long it really takes.
📅 Anytime
⏱ 20 min
📍 Online self-paced
Recommended
In Person
Boundaries & Self-Care
For volunteers in emotionally demanding roles. How to give without giving too much. Run by Sile O'Brien.
📅 Tue 15 Apr · 7pm
⏱ 2 hours
📍 Centre, Common Quay St
HOW IT WORKS
Booking is straightforward.
1
Pick a course
Filter by topic, format, or what's required for your role. We'll suggest based on your active roles.
2
Book your place
One click. No long form. We email you the joining link or address 48 hours before.
3
Get your certificate
Most courses come with a certificate that goes on your volunteer profile. CPD-accredited where applicable.
LEARNING PATHS
Curated journeys by role type.
Not sure what to take? These bundles cover what you'll most likely need for your role.
👵
Working with older people
Befriending, hospital visits, telephone support, and dignity in care.
5 modules · ≈ 4 hours total
🌳
Environment & Tidy Towns
Group co-ordination, biodiversity basics, and event safety for outdoor volunteers.
4 modules · ≈ 3 hours total
👶
Volunteers with children & youth
Safeguarding (required), boundary-setting, and trauma-informed practice.
6 modules · ≈ 5 hours total
📋
Group leaders & coordinators
GDPR for groups, fundraising, governance basics, and managing volunteer teams.
7 modules · ≈ 6 hours total