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Voluntary and Community sector events across Northern Ireland.

81 events

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Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Develop your skills and knowledge to design and deliver engaging and effective training sessions.
Dates:
23 - 30 May 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This is a face to face training in Belfast. The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons. It covers: The role and responsibilities of the Adult Safeguarding Champion/Appointed Person The safeguarding adults structure for Northern Ireland Determining the correct course of action in relation to safeguarding concerns Consent, capacity and coercion Organisational and Trust responsibilities Monitoring and reporting duties of the Adult Safeguarding Champion. All participants must have completed an adult safeguarding awareness raising course prior to attending. Keeping Adults Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers is a suitable foundation course.
Dates:
28 May 2024
BELFAST
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

Keeping Children Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers (NB over two evenings, 28/5 and 29/5) PLEASE NOTE BOTH SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED, 28/5 AND 29/5! This certificated training course is suitable for staff and volunteers who have regular and/or direct contact with children and young people (e.g. supervisor, leader, officer in charge). It will assist staff and volunteers with meeting good practice standards in safeguarding children and young people. It will cover: the legal and policy context of safeguarding children; what abuse is and what we know about abuse; procedures for reporting concerns; creating a safe, child centred environment; and code of behaviour for staff/volunteers and children/young people. This training will be delivered in 2 parts: Part 1 28 May 6.30pm – 9.30pm Part 2 29 May 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Dates:
28 May 202429 May 2024
online
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Gain the knowledge to help your clients who are dealing with issues surrounding antisocial behaviour and its impact on their home.
Dates:
04 June 2024
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser Outdoor Activity

AWARE

🌟 SCALE NEW HEIGHTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH! 🌟 Take the leap and make a difference! Join us on Sunday 9 June to abseil down the iconic City Hotel Derry and show your support for those affected by depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder 💛
Dates:
09 June 2024
Londonderry
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Housing Rights

The essential course to give you an all-round knowledge of housing in Northern Ireland. This course will be held online over 6 half day sessions.
Dates:
11 June - 23 July 2024
Belfast
Event
Informal Meetup Training/Advice Workshop

Breast Cancer Now

Moving Forward gives you the tools to help you adjust to life beyond primary breast cancer treatment. We know it's not always ‘back to normal’ when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer. Coping with the shock of a diagnosis, treatment and side effects, and worries about recurrence can make it difficult to readjust to the everyday. That’s why Moving Forward is here. Through supportive, open conversations in a safe, confidential space, you’ll connect with people who understand. And you’ll find the tools you need to feel more empowered, confident and in control. Ready to move forward with your life.
Dates:
11 - 18 June 202410 - 17 September 2024
Lurgan Area
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Gain the skills to effectively challenge a negative housing decision in the social rented sector.
Dates:
13 June 2024
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual

Housing Rights

Gain an understanding the issues in gaining access to the private rented sector.
Dates:
20 June 2024
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends

A documentary film giving a broad overview of the worldwide activities of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends.
Dates:
22 June 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Build your knowledge so you can advise young people on their housing options and housing rights.
Dates:
27 June 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This one day certificated training is suitable for Designated and Deputy Designated Officers. It will cover: Knowledge of the legal context of safeguarding children; An understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Officer; Knowledge of Health and Social Care Trust structures and processes; and Exploration of issues and concerns around referrals and sharing information. All participants must have completed a safeguarding children awareness raising course prior to attending. Keeping Children Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers is a suitable foundation course. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are limited to a maximum of 3 per organisation.
Dates:
19 August 2024
online
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons. It covers: The role and responsibilities of the Adult Safeguarding Champion/Appointed Person The safeguarding adults structure for Northern Ireland Determining the correct course of action in relation to safeguarding concerns Consent, capacity and coercion Organisational and Trust responsibilities Monitoring and reporting duties of the Adult Safeguarding Champion. All participants must have completed an adult safeguarding awareness raising course prior to attending. Keeping Adults Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers is a suitable foundation course.
Dates:
20 August 2024
online
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills to apply reliable, evidence-based nutritional science and healthy eating recommendations. Learners will gain an understanding of nutritional science and their application to exercise, sport and athletic performance. This includes the limitations and risks of supplements and performance aids, and the importance of hydration for sports performance. Working within their scope of practice, learners will be able to support their clients in their understanding of the relevance of official guidelines to personal food preferences and needs, including for health and wellbeing, weight management and sports performance.
Dates:
09 September 2024 - 28 April 2025
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

Recruit, Retain, Reward Volunteers Join Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd for a short session to look at volunteering and what the future hold in terms of recruitment, retention, and recognition. Joining information will be sent out the day before the session.
Dates:
11 September 2024
online
Event
Outdoor Activity

Lighthouse

Join Lighthouse as we take on the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge of a lifetime - a 15,000ft Skydive.
Dates:
14 September 2024
Garvagh
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

Aims: To develop the exercise professional’s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours. Outcome: You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.
Dates:
17 September - 19 December 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This is a Face to Face training in Newry. The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons. It covers: The role and responsibilities of the Adult Safeguarding Champion/Appointed Person The safeguarding adults structure for Northern Ireland Determining the correct course of action in relation to safeguarding concerns Consent, capacity and coercion Organisational and Trust responsibilities Monitoring and reporting duties of the Adult Safeguarding Champion.
Dates:
17 September 2024
Newry
Event
Training/Advice Workshop

Platinum Training Institute

Pilates Matwork is taking the wellness world by storm. But what do you do for those clients who cannot actually make it to the mat? Join Pilates Trainer Victoria Cunningham for this workshop to learn how to adapt Pilates Matwork Exercises for clients who need more accessible options.
Dates:
20 September 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.
Dates:
21 September 2024 - 16 March 2025
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments. *This is a Blended Learning qualification that can be started at any time.
Dates:
23 September - 15 November 2024
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

The purpose of these qualifications is to enable learners to coach clients – one to one and in small groups – towards their health and fitness goals. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
Dates:
23 September 2024 - 21 March 2025
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This course is aimed at individuals who recruit, manage or supervise staff and volunteers working with children and/or adults. It will examine the procedures that need to be put in place for effective recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers including requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order, the current and former definitions of regulated activity and how to exercise careful judgement when assessing information on an Access NI Disclosure Certificate. It will also look at the procedures required for the effective management of staff and volunteers including induction and training, breach of code of behaviour and referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Dates:
25 September 2024
Belfast
Event
Informal Meetup Training/Advice Workshop

Breast Cancer Now

Moving Forward gives you the tools to help you adjust to life beyond primary breast cancer treatment. We know it's not always ‘back to normal’ when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer. Coping with the shock of a diagnosis, treatment and side effects, and worries about recurrence can make it difficult to readjust to the everyday. That’s why Moving Forward is here. Through supportive, open conversations in a safe, confidential space, you’ll connect with people who understand. And you’ll find the tools you need to feel more empowered, confident and in control. Ready to move forward with your life.
Dates:
20 - 27 November 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

The qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral.
Dates:
20 January - 29 March 2025
Belfast

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