Training

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Skills for Volunteers

An innovative and participative learning event by Volunteering Ashford

If you have ever considered becoming a volunteer or helping in your community then this free course will help you understand the voluntary and community sector and your role in it.

In addition, experience as a volunteer can provide you with a reference if you are looking for paid employment.

The course takes place over two days at a venue with good public transport links.

- The course is aimed at helping you;
- Learn about becoming a volunteer
- Recognising your current skills and knowledge and how they can be used for voluntary roles
- Feel more confident about using skills and abilities
- Experience working as part of a team
- Access other learning opportunities
- Develop new skills and enhance current ones
- Identify suitable volunteering opportunities

The next course is on

6th and 7th July 2010 9.30am - 2.30pm at a fully accessible venue in South Ashford.

This course is free and includes lunch and reimbursement of travel expenses.

To book your place on the course please call 01233 665535 or email: deputy.manager@volunteering-ashford.org.