Training opportunities

Free training for residents, volunteers and community groups in the Royal Borough.

RBWM is committed to supporting residents, volunteers, community groups, charities, and local organisations across the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead with free, high‑quality training.

WAM Get Involved

RBWM works closely with Slough CVS and Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Get Involved (WAM GI) to ensure volunteers and community groups across the area have access to high‑quality training and development opportunities.

WAM Get Involved delivers a programme of training for the voluntary sector, helping organisations to grow and remain sustainable with funding workshops running throughout the year and one-to-one sessions with funders, giving you the opportunity to discuss your project ideas directly.

Training opportunities

WAM Get Involved runs a range of courses throughout the year to support volunteers and community organisations across RBWM.

You can:

  • Develop essential skills for working in the voluntary sector.
  • Improve confidence and understanding of best practice.
  • Access specialist support on topics such as funding, governance and safeguarding.

WAM Get Involved Training Opportunities

Book onto WAM Get Involved Training

Volunteer Passport

WAM Get Involved runs the Volunteer Passport training, which offers a series of five free short training modules exploring the key areas all volunteers need to successfully volunteer with charities and groups. These modules give you the basic skills, awareness, confidence and knowledge required to volunteer. 

See the Slough CVS website for more information.

Adult learning

Adult learning in Slough offers opportunities for people of all ages to build essential skills, gain qualifications and boost confidence.  These courses are open to RBWM residents and complement local training pathways.

Available subjects include:

  • English and Maths.
  • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
  • Digital skills.
  • Wellbeing and personal development.
  • Employability and work‑related training.

These programmes help residents:

  • Develop everyday practical skills.
  • Improve their ability to access services independently.
  • Progress into further training, volunteering or employment.

Explore Adult Learning Opportunities 

For further information, please contact us:
Address

Communities team
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Town Hall, St. Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF
United Kingdom