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 Sep | Risk Assessment |
| 23 Sep | Managing Waiting Lists and Endings in Befriending |
| 24 Sep | Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 24 Sep | Project Development |
| 02 Dec | Risk Assessment (rerun) |
| 02 Dec | Managing Waiting Lists and Endings in Befriending (rerun) |
| 03 Dec | Monitoring and Evaluation (rerun) |
| 03 Dec | Project Development (rerun) |
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 Oct | Developing the Leader 2 |
| 04 Feb | Developing 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 Sep | Mental Health Training and Discussion Day: Resilience |
| 25 Oct | Good to Great Agenda |
| 12 Nov | Group Befriending Discussion Morning |
| 25 Nov | Client Assessment |
View all Complementary Skills courses
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
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“I'd say it's definitely worth doing as it gives you an all round view of befriending co-ordination. It offers a good grounding to those new to befriending and can challenge your pre-conceived knowledge. It is conducted by a practitioner who has her finger very much on the pulse of befriending and is in no way sat in an ivory tower as sometimes trainers/tutors can be. It is a chance to meet other befriending co-ordinators who you can share ideas and concerns with and who are able to relate to your position.”
—Previous attendee
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Befriending Facts and Figures 2008
21 April 2008
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