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SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work 1/2-day course
DESCRIPTION:Emergency First Aid at Work 1/2-day course\n\n\nTHIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS \nThis 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) \nOn completion of training\, successful candidates should be able to: \n1. assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely\, promptly and effectively in an emergency \n2. demonstrate how to administer first aid safely\, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure \n3. demonstrate how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively \n4. use an AED \nThe course duration is 4 hours and participants will recieve a certificate and manual as part of the course. \nCost: £30 pp
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-1-2-day-course/
LOCATION:North Devon Hospice\, Deer Park Road\, Barnstaple\, EX32 0HU\, Barnstaple\, EX32 0HU\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - 2 Day Online Course
DESCRIPTION:The course is for anyone who works with\, lives with\, or supports young people aged 8-18 years.\n\n\nTHIS 2 DAY COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS OF VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-18 YEARS. \nMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. \nMHFA England training won’t teach you to be a therapist\, but just like physical first aid\, it will teach you to listen\, reassure and respond\, even in a crisis . \n \nDATES: Tuesday 18th \nTIMES: 9am – 5pm \nWednesday 19th February \nTIMES: 9am – 5pm \nLOCATION: This is an online course. \n \nThe outcomes of the course are: \nAs a MHFAider®️\, you will be able to: \n \n\nExplain what mental health is\nDescribe how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing\nDescribe the signs of possible poor mental health in young people\nExplain some of the risk factors associated with poor mental health in young people\nDemonstrate how to apply the youth MHFA action plan (ALGEE) in a Youth Mental Health First Aid conversation\nDescribe the role of a Youth MHFAider\n\n \nCOST: £35 pp to cover certification and resources. \nAny questions\, please email Louise via cvs@ndvs.org.uk or phone 01271 866300
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-2-day-online-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodivergent Employees/Peers Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is facilitated by Alex Kelly from Waymakers providing insights and approaches for supporting neurodivergent workers.\n\n\nFacilitated by Alex Kelly from Waymakers commissioned by NDVS\, thanks to Barnstaple Town Council. \nAIM: To equip managers with insights and approaches for supporting neurodivergent employees. \nTo include: \n\nAn exploration of language and terminology relating to neurodivergence;\nUnderstanding information processing and sensory differences\, and how dealing with barriers can show up for different people;\nPractical activities in which attendees reflect on and evaluate ways to develop a needs-based approach to supporting staff.
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/supporting-neurodivergent-employees-peers-training/
LOCATION:The Plant Bar Vegan Cafe\, 9 The Strand\, Barnstaple\, EX31 1EU\, Barnstaple\, EX31 1EU\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:How to Recruit\, Supervise and Retain Peer Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:How to recruit\, supervise and retain peer volunteers.\n\n\nHow to Recruit\, Supervise\, and Retain Peer and Lived Experience Volunteers \nThe 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. \nPeople providing peer support to others in similar situations can provide unique perspectives and true empathy to the people they support. On the other hand\, people living with similar situations can be hard to persuade that they are capable of being mentors\, may still be struggling with their own situation (which can make the even better mentors)\, or may find themselves triggered by the negative experiences of others who are not coping well. \nAims \nThis workshop will support organisations to consider the recruitment\, training\, supervising\, and retaining of peer volunteers\, helping to ensure the sustainability of your peer support programme. \nObjectives \nBy the end of this workshop participants will: \n\nUnderstanding the skills and knowledge necessary for the retention of peer support volunteers\nBe able to plan effective supervision and continuous professional development of volunteers.\n\nOur workshop includes: \n\nRecruitment: how to promote peer support roles and encourage applications from potential lived-experience volunteers\nTraining: what skills and preparation r peer volunteers may need to fulfil their role\nSupervision: how to provide effective and meaningful support to your peer volunteers\nRetention: How to ensure active\, engaged and long-standing peer volunteers.\n\nWho is it for? \nThis workshop is for voluntary\, community\, and social enterprise organisations across the UK. Participants will not require any prior knowledge of volunteer recruitment to participate. There will be a maximum of 15 participants per workshop.
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/how-to-recruit-supervise-and-retain-peer-volunteers/
LOCATION:Queens House\, 6 Queen Street\, Barnstaple\, EX32 8HJ\, Barnstaple\, EX32 8HJ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Supervision Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – after running previous successful cohorts. \nCourse aim: \nThroughout the two days there is space to consider real life scenarios\, ethical dilemmas\, the place for creativity in our supervision approaches and the importance of reflective practice. \n•To equip participants with the knowledge to develop a systematic approach to effective supervision \n•To further develop participants’ skills and confidence to deliver effective supervision \nCourse objectives: \nBy the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to: \n•Explore participant’s knowledge\, experience and attitude to supervision\, both personal and organisational \n•Consider an ‘integrated approach’ to supervision \n•Agree some basic principles in delivering effective supervision \n•Create a checklist of items that should be included on a supervision agenda \n•Consider the range of skills\, qualities and roles involved in supervision \n•Explore and practise ideas to improve effective challenging and intervention in situations that arise within supervision sessions \n•Be introduced to a range of theoretical frameworks \n9.30 – 4.30 each day. \nNearest parking is Commercial Rd or Cattle Market. Cheaper long stay parking 5 mins walk away at Fairview \nTrainer: Susan Moores (Training Exchange) \nDelivery: In-person \nTrainer’s background: Susan brings 30 years of varied experience in ‘people work’ to her training delivery with the company. She has been in many paid and unpaid roles in community and youth work\, voluntary sector development and management. Her approach to supervision is grounded in values that recognise the personal story and collective endeavour\, whilst also paying attention to organisational change and the wider context in which we work. She is committed to reflective practice\, and in all roles Susan works from the heart to make a positive contribution. She is currently working across the South West and loves her voluntary role with Plymouth Scrapstore. \nOther dates available. \nWe need 16 people to run this event. \nPlease get in touch if you would like any further information.
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/supervision-skills-training/
LOCATION:Family Compass\, Old Town Station\, North Walk\, Barnstaple\, Devon\, EX31 1DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Boundaries in the Workplace & Voluntary Settings
DESCRIPTION:  \nBoundaries in the Workplace \nWhat are boundaries\, and why do we have them? \nMany organisations have been experiencing greater numbers of people attending their centres and accessing their services during this period\, and those visiting are often coming with more complex circumstances than we have the capacity to manage. This can have a significant impact on us as service providers. \nProfessional and personal boundaries are key to keep service-users\, staff\, and organisations\, safe\, effective\, and professional. They help us to utilise our skills in the most appropriate way within our professional roles\, and to ensure consistency of service and management of the expectation of service-users. But what are boundaries\, and what can make it difficult to maintain them? \nOur workshop explores the various aspects of boundaries in the workplace\, using open discussion of our own boundaries\, case studies of situations that can arise\, and how we can manage the maintenance of boundaries through internal and external policies and personal accountability. \nAims \nThis workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in the voluntary\, community\, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider\, plan\, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace. \nObjectives \nBy the end of this workshop participants will: \n\nUnderstand their personal and professional boundaries\nBe confident in how to manage boundary issues\nHave explored situations that can occur\, and how they can be managed.\nConsider implementing boundaries policies\, and how they can support staff and service-users.\n\nOur workshop includes: \n\nWhat boundaries are and why we have them\nWhat can make it difficult to maintain boundaries\nCase studies that explore situations that can occur\, and how we might apply effective boundary management.\nDeveloping policies that support effective boundary management in your organisation.\n\nWho is it for? \nThis workshop is for staff and volunteers of organisations who provide supportive services across the UK\, especially those in public-facing roles. Participants will not require any prior knowledge of boundaries to participate. There will be a maximum of 15 participants per workshop to allow for meaningful engagement. \nTicket Prices: \nVolunteers – Free \nVoluntary Organisation (NDVS Partner) – £20.00 \nNon-Voluntary Organisation – £60.00
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/boundaries-in-the-workplace-voluntary-settings/
LOCATION:Queens House\, 6 Queen Street\, Barnstaple\, Devon\, EX32 8HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Boundaries in the Workplace & Voluntary Settings
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries in the Workplace \nWhat are boundaries\, and why do we have them? \nMany organisations have been experiencing greater numbers of people attending their centres and accessing their services during this period\, and those visiting are often coming with more complex circumstances than we have the capacity to manage. This can have a significant impact on us as service providers. \nProfessional and personal boundaries are key to keep service-users\, staff\, and organisations\, safe\, effective\, and professional. They help us to utilise our skills in the most appropriate way within our professional roles\, and to ensure consistency of service and management of the expectation of service-users. But what are boundaries\, and what can make it difficult to maintain them? \nOur workshop explores the various aspects of boundaries in the workplace\, using open discussion of our own boundaries\, case studies of situations that can arise\, and how we can manage the maintenance of boundaries through internal and external policies and personal accountability. \nAims \nThis workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in the voluntary\, community\, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider\, plan\, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace. \nObjectives \nBy the end of this workshop participants will: \n\nUnderstand their personal and professional boundaries\nBe confident in how to manage boundary issues\nHave explored situations that can occur\, and how they can be managed.\nConsider implementing boundaries policies\, and how they can support staff and service-users.\n\nOur workshop includes: \n\nWhat boundaries are and why we have them\nWhat can make it difficult to maintain boundaries\nCase studies that explore situations that can occur\, and how we might apply effective boundary management.\nDeveloping policies that support effective boundary management in your organisation.\n\nWho is it for? \nThis workshop is for staff and volunteers of organisations who provide supportive services across the UK\, especially those in public-facing roles. Participants will not require any prior knowledge of boundaries to participate. There will be a maximum of 15 participants per workshop to allow for meaningful engagement. \nTicket Prices: \nVolunteers – Free \nVoluntary Organisation (NDVS Partner) – £20.00 \nNon-Voluntary Organisation – £60.00
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/boundaries-in-workplace/
LOCATION:Queens House\, 6 Queen Street\, Barnstaple\, Devon\, EX32 8HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Northern Devon Community Developers Forum
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the Forum is to bring together Community Developers/Connectors/Ambassadors/Animators working in Northern Devon to share experience\, best practice\, opportunities and ideas. To develop a strong voice representing Northern Devon\, connecting and promoting joint working\, and tackling issues together which affect our communities. \nThis forum will offer an opportunity to meet every other month alternating with the One Communities OND meeting and is open to any orgnaisation hosting or employing staff supporting Community Development. \nThe first meeting will be on Tuesday 28th November between 10am and 12.30pm at Brynsworthy Environment Centre. Parking is free but limited so if you can car share that may help. \nWe will start our session with free some CPD on Building Team Trust lead by Change Facilitator from Nowlab which you will be able to take away and undertake with your own teams or groups. Trust is crucial in building strong\, effective\, and enjoyable teams. Trust fosters open communication\, mutual respect\, and collaborative problem-solving\, empowering your group to make a significant impact in your local community. \nJoin us for an interactive session featuring the Trust Constellation Game\, designed to cultivate connection and strengthen trust within your teams. \nThis session will equip you with practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive environment within your group\, developing essential skills for effective communication\, conflict resolution\, camaraderie and more. \nWe will have an opportunity to hear about the NDVS/TTVS lottery funded Community Developer and Connector Roles with an overview of the National Standards being used to evaluate the project. Plus an overview of the Community Animators roles as part of the new Biosphere Lottery Funded project. Any other organisation wishing to update on new initiatives please contact Louise Flagg Partnership Officer NDVS to book a slot on the agenda cvs@ndvs.org.uk. This will give plenty of time to discuss our Northern Devon priorities and an opportunity for a round robin where participants can share where they are based and their current community projects. \nTea/Coffee and Cake are an essential part of our meeting. \nCommunity Development National Occupational Standards Overview \nCommunity development enables people to work collectively together in a structured and co-ordinated way to bring about positive social change to achieve equality\, social justice\, climate justice and human rights. It is underpinned by a clear set of values and ethical principles. \nThis long-term process starts with people’s own experience and enables communities* to work together to: \n● identify the needs and actions they wish to address \n● plan and take collective action \n● build on and strengthen their confidence\, skills and knowledge \n● challenge unequal power relationships \n● promote social justice\, equality and participation in order to improve the quality of their own lives\, the communities in which they live and societies of which they are a part. \nThe National Standards of Community Development identify 6 core areas \nKey Area 1: Understand and practise community development \nKey Area 2: Understand and engage with communities \nKey Area 3: Collective Action and Group work \nKey Area 4: Collaborative and cross-sectoral working \nKey Area 5: Community learning for social change \nKey Area 6: Governance and organisational development
URL:https://ndvs.org.uk/event/northern-devon-community-developers-forum/
LOCATION:Brynsworthy Environment Centre\, Main Meeting Room\, Fremington\, EX31 3NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Training
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