Those looking to start a career in the voluntary sector now have the chance to take part in an online course to help improve their skills and knowledge of the industry, it has emerged.

Run by Working For A Charity, a project working within the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the Effective Voluntary Sector Management course aims to give those who have recently begun voluntary work an overview of what it is like to work for a charity.

In addition, the programme is targeted at those considering making a career switch into the voluntary sector and is accredited by Roehampton University, news which may be welcomed by those looking to use regional recruitment portals to attract potential new members of staff.

The NCVO course includes modules on financial management, volunteering and employment, in addition to governance and fundraising.

Elaine Smethurst, from Working For A Charity, said: “This unique, innovative course is designed to give workers who are new to the sector a head start.

“Voluntary and community organisations will be able to ensure their new starters understand the challenges and management issues they will face.”

Students can either attend a daytime course or learn online.

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Defence announced it will give its employees to the chance the develop skills in relation to managing performance and operations under the Executive Diploma in Management and Executive Diploma in Strategic Management courses ran in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute.

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