Courses
SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
At times, most of us have felt less confident than we would wish. Sometimes it’s the type of situation that makes us uncomfortable (public speaking or an interview, for example), and sometimes it may be people with whom we don’t feel at ease ( the boss, very loud people). Many of us find ways of overcoming our “nerves”, or we can choose to avoid those situations, and people, without having a negative impact on the overall quality of our lives.
Some people, such as those who have had mental health problems, may experience a lack of confidence in a greater number of situations. They need more ideas and support to find ways of dealing with their own feelings, and ways of being able to cope in situations with which they don’t feel comfortable.
This course is designed to create a safe environment in which participants can explore different techniques and ideas that they may find helpful for their future development. It will examine the role of volunteering in nurturing self confidence, and creating new friendships. The course will enable participants to leave the course with personal development plans for improving their confidence and self esteem.
The trainer, Claire Greenwood, is a fellow of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning. After studying Psychology Claire has taken on a number of varied roles in the public and not for profit sector. She was Head of Training and Development for Mencap for 10 years and now runs her own training business and Management Consultancy.
DATE: Thursday May 27th
COURSE VENUE: Council Chamber, Thornbury Town Hall
TIME: 9.30am-1.30pmVOLUNTEERING TASTER DAY
This day is designed to give people of all ages who lack confidence the chance to try a variety of different volunteering opportunities at various organisations, whilst under the guidance and support of workers from Thornbury Volunteer Centre and Young Bristol.
The group will spend an hour at each of the following four organisations: The Chantry; Thornbury Community Garden; Litterbusters and Thornbury Community Composting Group. Members of each organisation will talk about their organisations and then let each potential volunteer “have a go!”
A Packed Lunch will be provided.
DATE: Wednesday June 16th
TIME: 9.30am-3.30pm
Location: Thornbury
Find out how your organisation can benefit from including volunteers with mental health needs
Some people, such as those who have had mental health problems, may experience a lack of confidence in a number of situations. They may need additional support to find ways of ensuring that their volunteering contribution to your organisation is worthwhile and that they feel valued.
This three stranded course is designed to show you and your organisation how to overcome the possible concerns these volunteers may raise, by giving you an insight into the type of issues that they face and then the strategies you will need to help them overcome these issues. The course also aims to highlight the benefits of these volunteers to your organisation and will show you how you can make them feel that they are a valuable part of your team. Finally, a volunteer with recent experience of mental health issues will talk about his personal experience of volunteering and the benefits he has gained.
Nicola Petch is an Occupational Therapist with the South Glos Vocational Service, a specialist NHS service which supports people of working age with mental health needs in South Gloucestershire to access work, training and study opportunities.
Ben Hall is Project Co-ordinator for BTCV Forest of Avon Tree Life Centre in Kingswood and manages and supports volunteers with mental health needs.
Sam Fletcher is a peer support worker for the Early Intervention Team for Psychosis who is now supporting young people to overcome issues linked to having experienced psychosis and helping them to rebuild their lives in terms of getting involved in activities and volunteering.DATE: Thursday June 10th
COURSE VENUE: Council Chamber, Thornbury Town Hall
TIME: 9.30am-1.30pmINTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
This course is designed to introduce techniques, questioning and listening skills to ensure we make the best use of the time we have available to get to know about people, by creating a friendly atmosphere and enabling people to “open up”. Through a range of practical exercises and discussions, participants will understand the principles of conducting an effective interview which is comfortable for all parties and purposes. We will explore how those same techniques can be applied in a range of situations.
DATE Thursday June 24th
COURSE VENUE Council Chamber, Thornbury Town Hall
TIME 9.30am-1.30pm
TRAINER Claire GreenwoodThese courses, together with the “Volunteering Taster Day”, are free of charge due to funding provided by South Gloucestershire Council on behalf of South Gloucestershire Partnership. The project is managed by CVS South Gloucestershire working with the Volunteer Centres in South Gloucestershire and The Chase and Kings Forest Community Project to support the achievement of Local Area Agreement National Indicator 6, “Participation in Regular Volunteering”.
An invitation to all Trustees
As an introduction to the Community Development course highlighted below you are invited to join a:
Trustee Workshop and Lunch
at The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury
on Monday 24th May between 12 noon –2pm.
This informal lunch will act as a “taster” for the 6 week Community Involvement course and will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about how the course can be of benefit to you and your community.
GETTING INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY
A six week course for those who wish to learn how to be more effective at bringing people together for the benefit of their community.
Tuesday 8th June 2010 for 6 weeks (excluding 22nd June)
9.30am-3.30pm
The Chantry, 52, Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol. BS35 1HB
This course is suitable for people who have experience of working in the community and now want to refresh their knowledge and skills. Individuals and group members who would like to know more about how to run and manage their groups effectively. Those who are thinking about getting involved in the community and want to better understand the issues.
The course will cover:
- What we mean to the community
- The key purpose, values and principles of community development
- Involving people and providing opportunities for new people to get involved
- Identifying community need
- Setting up, managing and running a group
- Working and learning together as a team
- Communication and relationship building
- Partnership working
- Why people want to be involved and barriers to their participation
- Roles and responsibilities in groups and teams
- Reflecting on learning and action.
The course will be interactive with participants bringing their own issues and concerns and learning from each other.
Tea and coffee will be provided. This course is Free of charge
To enrol you need to complete a booking form available from Southern Brooks Community Partnership. Telephone 01454 868428 or email suesmith@sbcommunitypartnership.org.uk or download from the website.
TRUSTEE WORKSHOP
The overall aim of this workshop is to provide a space for Trustees in the local area to come together to share good practice, concerns and to begin to explore opportunities to work together to support the sustainability of the sector.
The organisations supporting this activity have a detailed knowledge of the sector in their locality and will have a range of activities already planned in this area. The aim is that by working with them the workshop will be organised and targeted most effectively to meet the needs of trustees and organisations in the area.DATE: Wednesday June 9th
COURSE VENUE: Council Chamber, Thornbury Town Hall
TIME: 1.00pm-4.00pm
This course is free of charge and funded by Capacitybuilders Modernisation grant
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