Venturer Leader Training 28th & 29th January 2011
Lee Valley YHA, Cheshunt OR
Venturer Leader Training 4th - 6th January 2011
Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, Sheffield If you are interested in attending please complete the attached booking form and return to Leanne Powell at head office at in...@woodcraft.org.uk.
EARLY BIRD BOOKING -
Please note that all bookings received before the 17th December 2010 will receive an Early bird discount of £30.00 off the original booking fee of £60.00!!! SO BOOK TODAY!!
Course information Venturer Leader Training is a course for everyone intending to
work with 12-15 olds by leading or helping in a group or supporting them at
camps and residentials, on projects or campaigns
Introduction
The
course comprises of 5 interactive workshops sessions plus time to put skills
and knowledge into practice with feedback from tutors and peers. It has been
developed by experienced Woodcraft Folk leaders. It is designed to embed the
necessary skills and knowledge to needed to work with young people in safe and
confident ways that respect their desire to be increasingly responsible for
their own programmes.
Who should take part?
The
course is particularly aimed at:
·
People already involved in Woodcraft folk groups for
younger children who with on to supporting venturers.
·
People already helping with venturer groups but who feel
they would benefit from training.
·
New volunteers wanting to work with venturers including
older DFs or young kinsfolk.
Course content
Young
people, society and Woodcraft folk aims & principles
Working
young people – the leader’s role and safeguarding
Programme
planning part 1 – groups, issue based work and peer education
Programme
planning part 2 - camps, residential, health & safety matters
Group
organisation, course review and action planning
There
will also be time to devise and practice running sample activities
