The UK's leading volunteering and training charity
Training
Last year CSV training programmes helped over 12,000 adults and young people to develop new and existing skills, to get in to work, to discover and unlock vocations, and to help each other renew self-confidence.
CSV has over 30 years experience in training young people and adults looking for new skills and qualifications and helping unemployed people back into work. Through our dedicated training centres we offer free work and employability training and vocational courses across the UK.
Take a look at the map for training opportunities near you.
We also offer high-quality skills training to media professionals, and volunteer management training to charities, the public sector and voluntary organisations.
And in schools, colleges and universities all over the UK, CSV Education delivers citizenship education, student leadership and peer mentoring training programmes.
Vocational Courses and Qualifications
We offer free vocational training courses and vocational qualifications at our training centres across the UK. Our vocational training courses are designed to meet the needs of young people and adults looking to learn new skills to progress in their careers. More...
Work and Employability
At CSV we believe that everyone should have access to the skills and the knowledge they need to maximise their potential through employment.
We offer free work and employability training courses at training centres around the UK. More...
Volunteer Management
At CSV we are dedicated to building the skills and capacity of the voluntary sector.
Through our volunteer management training courses, we share over 45 years of experience and expertise, helping organisations to harness the energy of volunteers. More...
Skills Training for Media Professionals
CSV offers high-quality skills training for media professionals.
Our courses are available on demand and each course is tailored to the individual needs of your organisation. More...
Citizenship and Leadership in Schools
Are you a school, college, university or someone working in education? Are you looking for training and support in developing volunteering or citizenship programmes? More...