Training Calendar 2008

Welcome to Befriending Network Scotland's 2008 training course schedule. Our courses fall under four main categories:

Core Skills in Befriending

Befriending Network Scotland has identified core skills needed by befriending workers in 9 key areas.

Forthcoming events:
23 SepRisk Assessment
23 SepManaging Waiting Lists and Endings in Befriending
24 SepMonitoring and Evaluation
24 SepProject Development
02 DecRisk Assessment (rerun)
02 DecManaging Waiting Lists and Endings in Befriending (rerun)
03 DecMonitoring and Evaluation (rerun)
03 DecProject Development (rerun)

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Developing the Leader

All projects have managers but not all have leaders. The "Developing the Leader" course not only defines the roles and activities of leaders, it teaches the skills.

Forthcoming events:
08 OctDeveloping the Leader 2
04 FebDeveloping the Leader 3

Read more about Developing the Leader

Action Learning Set

One of the main complaints of experienced befriending coordinators is that they don't have anyone with whom they can explore, develop and reflect on their work. Befriending Network Scotland is offering the chance to participate in a set of 5 peer support/action learning sessions.

Read more about the Action Learning Set

Complementary Skills Training

Befriending Network Scotland has identified a range of complementary skills that will support productivity and professionalism in befriending organisations.

Forthcoming events:
10 SepMental Health Training and Discussion Day: Resilience
25 OctGood to Great Agenda
12 NovGroup Befriending Discussion Morning
25 NovClient Assessment

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Cancellation Policy

If participants cancel a previously booked place, the refund rates are:

  • > 3 weeks notice – full refund
  • 2-3 weeks notice – 50% refund
  • < 2 weeks notice – no refund