Training

How to recruit, supervise and retain peer volunteers.How to Recruit, Supervise, and Retain Peer and Lived Experience VolunteersThe most vital component of any peer support programme is the peers themselves. These peers will have lived experience of the condition they support, and therefore have additional support needs to other volunteers.People providing peer support to others...

This training is facilitated by Alex Kelly from Waymakers providing insights and approaches for supporting neurodivergent workers.Facilitated by Alex Kelly from Waymakers commissioned by NDVS, thanks to Barnstaple Town Council.AIM: To equip managers with insights and approaches for supporting neurodivergent employees.To include:An exploration of language and terminology relating to neurodivergence;Understanding information processing and sensory differences,...

Emergency First Aid at Work 1/2-day courseTHIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONSThis 1/2 day course (9.30 - 1.30pm) based at North Devon Hospice,Deer Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0HU , is recommended and recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)On completion of training, successful candidates should be...