Events
Volunteer Passport Course: Session 1: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Woodville Children’s Centre, Blacksmith’s Lane, Woodville Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EF
6 September 2017
6-8pm
Open a door into volunteering with this popular course. If you live in Derbyshire and are a volunteer already - or if volunteering is something you'd like to do in the future, this course is for you.
Running in the evenings over 5 sessions, this a perfect opportunity to attend the training if you work during the day.
Session 1 covers Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, looks discrimination; at how everyone has a responsibility of treating other people with respect, and provides volunteers with the knowledge and self awareness linked to equality, diversity and inclusion.
It's free, but booking is essential. Download the booking form and return it to training@sdcvs.org.uk or call us on 01283 219761 if you'd like to attend. Please share the course information with anyone who may be interested in attending.
File attachment: Volunteer Passport Sept attendee booking form.doc
File attachment: VCI Passport September 2017.pdf
Volunteer Passport: Session 2: Health and Safety
Woodville Children’s Centre, Blacksmith’s Lane, Woodville Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EF
13 September 2017
6-8pm
Open a door into volunteering with this popular course. If you live in Derbyshire and are a volunteer already - or if volunteering is something you'd like to do in the future, this course is for you.
Running in the evenings over 5 sessions, this a perfect opportunity to attend the training if you work during the day.
Session 2 covers health and safety - what a volunteer's role is in relation to health and safety and how volunteers uphold and support health and safety requirements during their time as a volunteer.
It's free, but booking is essential. Download the booking form and return it to training@sdcvs.org.uk or call us on 01283 219761 if you'd like to attend. Please share the course information with anyone who may be interested in attending.
File attachment: Volunteer Passport Sept attendee booking form.doc
File attachment: VCI Passport September 2017.pdf
Volunteer Passport Course: Session 3: Keeping Yourself and Others Safe
Woodville Children’s Centre, Blacksmith’s Lane, Woodville Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EF
20 September 2017
6-8pm
Open a door into volunteering with this popular course. If you live in Derbyshire and are a volunteer already - or if volunteering is something you'd like to do in the future, this course is for you.
Running in the evenings over 5 sessions, this a perfect opportunity to attend the training if you work during the day.
Session 3 covers safeguarding - keeping yourself and others safe. Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility - would you know what to do if you suspected someone was being abused or at risk?
It's free, but booking is essential. Download the booking form and return it to training@sdcvs.org.uk or call us on 01283 219761 if you'd like to attend. Please share the course information with anyone who may be interested in attending.
File attachment: Volunteer Passport Sept attendee booking form.doc
File attachment: VCI Passport September 2017.pdf
Volunteer Passport Course: Session 4: Person Centred Approach
Woodville Children’s Centre, Blacksmith’s Lane, Woodville Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EF
27 September 2017
6-8pm
Open a door into volunteering with this popular course. If you live in Derbyshire and are a volunteer already - or if volunteering is something you'd like to do in the future, this course is for you.
Running in the evenings over 5 sessions, this a perfect opportunity to attend the training if you work during the day.
Session 4 covers the person centred approach. Learn what a person centred approach is, explore positive communication and engagement skills and raise self-awareness.
It's free, but booking is essential. Download the booking form and return it to training@sdcvs.org.uk or call us on 01283 219761 if you'd like to attend. Please share the course information with anyone who may be interested in attending.
File attachment: Volunteer Passport Sept attendee booking form.doc
File attachment: VCI Passport September 2017.pdf
Volunteer Passport Course: Session 5: First Aid
Woodville Children’s Centre, Blacksmith’s Lane, Woodville Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EF
30 September 2017
10am-1pm
Open a door into volunteering with this popular course. If you live in Derbyshire and are a volunteer already - or if volunteering is something you'd like to do in the future, this course is for you.
Running in the evenings over 5 sessions, this a perfect opportunity to attend the training if you work during the day. Please note the first aid session is during the day on a Saturday.
Session 5 covers first aid, giving you the knowledge and practice to apply first aid during the session. It focuses on the skills you might need to use as a volunteer - broken bones, cuts, choking, what to do if there was an accident and more.
It's free, but booking is essential. Download the booking form and return it to training@sdcvs.org.uk or call us on 01283 219761 if you'd like to attend. Please share the course information with anyone who may be interested in attending.
File attachment: Volunteer Passport Sept attendee booking form.doc
File attachment: VCI Passport September 2017.pdf
Southern Derbyshire Health & Social Care Forum
Erewash Voluntary Action CVS, Granville Centre, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 4HD
4 October 2017
TBC
Wednesday 4th October – Erewash. Venue: Erewash Voluntary Action CVS, Granville Centre, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 4HD.
Emergency First Aid at Work Training
South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DD
4 October 2017
9.30am - 4.30pm
Back by popular demand! This is a one day accredited Emergency First Aid at Work training course, covering aspects of first aid including CPR, minor injuries, the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and more. Booking essential as places are limited - please see the below link for the booking form and a PDF version of the poster. Email bookings@sdcvs.org.uk or call 01283 219761 to book your place.
Cost is £50 per person for charities, voluntary and community groups and £65 for public / private sector.
File attachment: EFAW_First_Aid.pdf
File attachment: FirstAid_Booking_Form.doc
South Derbyshire Community Awards
Burton on Trent Golf Club
13 October 2017
6.30-11pm
The South Derbyshire Community Awards are an exciting new initiative to recognise and reward those volunteers, organisations and businesses that make a difference in our local community. Shortlisted nominees will be invited to an Awards Ceremony on 13 October where the winners will be announced. Details and nominations forms will be available shortly, watch this space.
A big thank you to Community Award sponsors Toyota Manufacturing UK, Swadlincote Chamber of Trade, Mercia Marina, David Wain Insurance and Timms Solicitors who have come forward to sponsor the Awards. We are still seeking Award Sponsors for the Volunteer Long Service Award and Unsung Hero categories – please contact elspethf@sdcvs.org.uk if you are interested. We'd also welcome cash donations or offers of prizes large or small (to put in goodie bags) for award winners and runners-up. All sponsors and donors will be acknowledged on our website and in the Event Programme.
File attachment: sponsor poster.pdf
