Training & Events
Befriending Networks is adapting its training and events to meet the current needs of befriending services in these changing times. Due to restrictions, all training is currently delivered online and there are no scheduled face-to-face training events on our calendar.
Please scroll down for our list of currently planned training events as well as training categories. When making bookings, please make sure and fill out the participant section or you will not receive the necessary information for the event. Have questions about any of our courses and want to speak to someone directly about your training needs? Click here
SPRING / SUMMER 2022 TRAINING CALENDARListings
Found 23 events.
FULLY BOOKED: Recruiting Befrienders: How to target and select your dream team
Monday 27th June > Tuesday 12th July 2022
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting Rural & Remote Area
Wednesday 29 June 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Boundaries: Establishing the importance of professional boundaries throughout the project
Monday 4th July > Friday 15th July 2022
Reducing Inappropriate Referrals
Tuesday 5th July 2022, 1PM - 2:30PM
Q&A Session: Volunteers Recruitment
Wednesday 13 July 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Matching: Creating a successful matching process and practices to support the achievement of outcomes
Monday 18th July > Thursday 28th July 2022
Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Befriending Projects
Thursday 21st July 2022, 10AM - 12:30PM
Managers Network: Managers check in session
Monday 25th July 2022, 12:30PM - 13:30PM
Training for Trainers: How to facilitate effective training in your befriending service
Tuesday 26th July > Tuesday 16th August 2022
Q&A Session: Engaging with Faith Groups and Befriending
Wednesday 27 July 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Volunteer Retainment
Tuesday 2nd August 2022, 9:30AM - 11:15AM
Q&A Session: Supporting Events & Activities during Befriending Week 2022 (01st-07th Nov)
Wednesday 10 August 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting Children & Young People
Wednesday 17 August 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Managers Network: Engaging New Staffs and Volunteers - Measuring Impact
Monday 22 August 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting Older People
Wednesday 24 August 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
FULLY BOOKED: Managing Waiting Lists, Capacity and Endings: Recognising the importance of a strong pathway throughout
Thursday 25th August > Thursday 8th September 2022
Bereavement in Befriending
Wednesday 31st August 2022, 11am - 1:30pm
Social Impact: How to Measure
Thursday 1st September 2022, 9:30AM - 12PM
Q&A Session: Getting the most out of your Membership
Wednesday 07 September 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Support and Supervision: Creating a professional support system that protects all
Wednesday 14th September > Wednesday 28th September 2022
Q&A Session: Impact of Cost of Living for Befriending Services
Wednesday 14 September 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Managers Network: Funding Sources and Challenges
Monday 26 September 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
