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
WINTER / SPRING 2022 TRAINING CALENDARListings
Found 25 events.
Matching: Creating a successful matching process and practices to support the achievement of outcomes
Tuesday 1st February > Thursday 10th February 2022
Q&A Session: Supporting Befriending Projects in Scotland & Ireland
Wednesday 02 February 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Managing Waiting Lists, Capacity and Endings: Recognising the importance of a strong pathway throughout
Monday 7th February > Thursday 17th February 2022
Volunteer Training Toolkit: How To Session
Thursday 10th February 2022, 12:30pm - 2pm
Approaching Collaboration (NEW)
Tuesday 15th February 2022 9:30am - 11am
Bereavement in Befriending
Tuesday 15th February 2021 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Q&A Session: Supporting Befriending Projects in England and Wales
Wednesday 16 February 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Reducing Inappropriate Referrals
Thursday 17th February 2022 9:30am - 11am
Safeguarding in Befriending
Monday 21st February 2022, 2pm - 3:30pm
Managers Network: HR issues and supporting new staff
Monday 21 February 2022 12:30-13:30
Social Impact: How to Measure
Tuesday 22nd February 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Running a Befriending Service (NEW)
Tuesday 22nd March 2022, 9:15am - 11:45am
Communicating and Engaging Volunteers with Policies and Procedures
Wednesday 23rd February 2022 1pm - 2:30pm
Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Befriending Projects
Thursday 24th February 2022 12:30pm - 3pm
Volunteer Retainment (NEW)
Thursday 24th February 2022, 9:30am - 11:15am
Training for Trainers: How to facilitate effective training in your befriending service
Tuesday 1st March > Monday 21st March 2022
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting Children & Young People
Wednesday 02 March 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Recruiting Befrienders: How to target and select your dream team
Monday 7th March > Thursday 17th March 2022
Dementia and Befriending
Wednesday 9th March 2022, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting Older People
Wednesday 16 March 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Managers Network: Managers check in session
Monday 21 March 2022 12:30-13:30
Safeguarding in Befriending
Tuesday 22nd March 2pm - 3:30pm
Q&A Session: Befriending Projects Supporting People with Sensory Impairment and/or Learning Disability
Wednesday 30 March 2022, 12:30PM -13:30PM
Managers Network: Managing workloads/caseloads and waiting lists
Monday 25 April 2022 12:30-13:30
