Volunteer Learning Opportunities – Various

We have a number of Volunteer Learning Opportunities taking place across the weekend of 24th to 26th June 2022.

Getting Started – 16 places
Friday 24th June 2022 form 7.30pm to 9.30pm

This is a course is for new leaders or those looking to refresh their initial training. We will cover the first of the wood badge modules and points from the mandatory training modules also.

Management and Supporter Training – Skills of Management (2 days) – 16 places
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2022 from 09.30am to 4.00pm (both days)

This course is for volunteers with roles requiring management and supporter training. Skills of Management is a two-day course and you will need to attend both of these days. There will be some flexibility over the weekend for those also involved in the Celebration of Excellence day.

Module 25T for Training Advisors – 16 places
Saturday 25th June 2022 from 10.00am to 3.00pm

By popular request. This is for volunteers looking to advise on training and become a training advisor. This could also be a refresher course for any leader currently in role. This is not the same course as required below for Nights Away Advisor training. Please speak to your District Commissioner or Local Training Manager before booking a place on this course.

For further information please see the link below: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/training/trainers/delivering-the-modules/delivering-supplementary-modules/25-assessing-learning/

Night Away Advisor (NAA) Training – 16 spaces
Sunday 26th June 2022 from 09.30am to 4.00pm
This course is for those leaders who are looking to advise on the technical competence and capability of other members to be issued with a Nights away permit. The main parts of this role when achieved are to promote nights away events and to assess applicants for a Nights Away permit. You will learn how to conduct an assessment of the 8 core skill areas covered in the assessment checklist, when assessing the applicant’s residential experience. You will learn how to submit your assessment to the relevant commissioner, it is not within this role to approve the permit, you will be trained to make a recommendation only. This role is appointed by Districts and occasionally County, through the same process as any other adult appointment. Your previous experience will be taken into consideration before acceptance onto this course inclusive of a current Nights Away permit.

You will also need to complete and validate module 25A – specific to Nights Away Advisors before this role can be approved. Your training will also need to be kept current by POR guidelines after approval. It is essential you discuss booking onto this course with your District Commissioner.

For further information please look through the information on the following link:
https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/advisers-guide/

Due to trainer availability, there could be a date change for the Nights Away Course. We will confirmed ASAP.

First Aid – 12 spaces
Sunday 26th June 2022 from 09.30am to 4.00pm

This is mandatory training for any volunteer needing to complete a first response course – including practical elements. This currently covers module 10A and 10B.

General Information

Places for these courses are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Joining instructions will be sent approximately one week before the course.

Attendees should bring their own lunch, but tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided.

For attendees attending a course on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be limited accommodation available which will include Saturday evening meal, Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch – you will need to bring your own lunch on Saturday though.

Any questions before please email gemma.higson@nullgmwscouts.org.uk