Available courses

volunTECH training for volunteers (English)

Course Description:
This training programme is tailored for young volunteers who want to develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to their communities through digital and socially impactful volunteering. Composed of seven engaging modules, it offers a practical, experience-based approach to personal development, teamwork, communication, and social innovation in the volunteering context.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, volunteers will be able to:

  • Approach challenges with problem-solving and critical thinking tools.

  • Take initiative and work autonomously in community projects.

  • Adapt to digital environments, cooperate remotely, and propose innovative ideas.

  • Manage time and priorities effectively while staying motivated.

  • Collaborate efficiently and inclusively in volunteer teams.

  • Communicate with empathy, clarity, and professionalism in diverse settings.

  • Understand the basics of social entrepreneurship and apply it to support NGO activities.

Modules and Key Contents:

  1. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
    – Learn to assess challenges, analyse situations, and develop effective solutions through structured thinking and real case studies.

  2. Taking Initiative and Developing an Autonomous Attitude
    – Understand leadership in volunteering, explore different leadership styles, and foster autonomy and self-reliance in community involvement.

  3. Flexibility and Innovation
    – Use digital tools for remote collaboration, master netiquette, and learn how to propose and negotiate innovative solutions in changing contexts.

  4. Management and Organisation
    – Acquire strategies to manage time, motivation, and priorities. Learn about teamwork tools, group dynamics, and ways to contribute to organised volunteer projects.

  5. Teamwork for Volunteers
    – Discover the foundations of teamwork, conflict resolution strategies, the power of inclusivity, and the importance of emotional intelligence in teams.

  6. Interpersonal Communication
    – Develop key communication skills including active listening, feedback techniques, and both verbal and non-verbal strategies to strengthen collaboration and trust.

  7. Social Entrepreneurship in the Field of NGOs
    – Gain a basic understanding of social entrepreneurship, how to build sustainable NGO projects, and how volunteers can contribute to long-term social and economic impact.

volunTECH training for associations (English)

Course Description:
This training programme is designed specifically for associations and non-profit organisations to enhance their capacity to manage volunteers, adapt to digital tools, and implement sustainable and innovative practices. Through seven thematic modules, the course offers practical knowledge and real-case experiences to strengthen strategic thinking, internal coordination, and community impact.

Learning Objectives:
By completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Promote flexible work environments that support mental health and well-being.

  • Integrate digital tools into volunteer management and communication strategies.

  • Assess organisational readiness and pursue financial and public support effectively.

  • Lead and organise digital volunteer teams using inclusive and participatory methods.

  • Apply social innovation methodologies to address community challenges.

  • Develop sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives aligned with social goals.

  • Align volunteering activities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and CSR principles.

Main Contents:

  1. Flexible Working and Mental Health – Understand the importance of flexibility and mental well-being in volunteer teams.

  2. Digitalisation of Volunteering Activities – Use technology to manage, engage, and evaluate volunteer work.

  3. Financial and Public Support – Explore strategies to secure funding and build organisational sustainability.

  4. Effective Management – Plan, lead, and monitor digital volunteers through inclusive leadership and evaluation tools.

  5. Social Innovation – Discover how associations can create impactful and lasting solutions to social challenges.

  6. Entrepreneurship in the Non-Profit Sector – Develop entrepreneurial mindsets and sustainable business models for social causes.

  7. Sustainable Development Goals and CSR – Connect local actions with global frameworks to maximise impact.