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Volunteer Learning Opportunities – Various

October 20, 2023 - October 22, 2023

On our volunteer learning weekend from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2023, we have a number of learning opportunities for our volunteers to sign up.

Friday
Safety and Safeguarding (19:00-21:00)
This session will be face-to-face and follow the structure of The Scouts online courses. Please bring with you a laptop, tablet or smartphone to complete this module. Please contact us by emailing, training@nullgmwscouts.org.uk if you are struggling with an electronic device to bring and we will try to assist where we can.

Saturday
Learning to Lead – Part 1 (09:30-17:00)
The learning for modules required to complete your wood badge.

Modules Covered:
5. Fundamentals of Scouting
6. Changes in Scouting
7. Scouting for All
8. Working with Adults
9. Skills of Leadership
11. Administration
14. Supporting Young People

Learning to Away – Module 38 Residential Experiences – Part 1 (09:30-16:30)

Inclusion Awareness – Autism (09:30-12:00)

Inclusion Awareness – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (13:30-16:00)

Sunday
Learning to Lead – Part 2 (09:30-16:30)
The learning for modules required to complete your wood badge.

Modules Covered:
12a. Delivering a Quality Programme
12b. Programme Planning
13. Growing the Section
15. Promoting Positive Behaviour
16. Introduction to Residential Experiences
17. Running Safe Activities
18. Instructing a Practical Skill
19. International

Learning to Away – Module 38 Residential Experiences – Part 2 (09:30-16:30)

Learning to Camp – Practical Skills (09:30-16:30)

First Response (09:30-16:30)

 

Please note for Learning to Away you must attend both days.

There is limited accommodation available on a first come, first serve basis for those attending sessions on two or more days over the weekend. We will provide catering if you wish, or you can bring your own but there are no kitchen facilities available to cook.

Any cancellations will be charged to Districts at £15.00 per person for cancellations within 3 days of the course. 

 

Details

Start:
October 20, 2023
End:
October 22, 2023
Event Category:

Organiser

Gemma Higson (County Training Manager)
Email
ctm@gmwscouts.org.uk

Venue

Bispham Hall Scout Estate
Crank Road
Wigan, WN5 7DT United Kingdom
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