DIY Community Action Programme 2015-16

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Committee Skills
25-27 November 2015
Trainers: Make it Happen
So, you have agreed to be on the committee
of your local tenants or community group. But
what’s it all about? What’s involved? What do
you need to know to be an effective committee
member and an effective committee? There are
various types of boards and committees in the
housing and community sectors and they can be
run in different ways, but to be successful they
have a number of things in common.
On this course you will learn how to be an
effective member of a committee by:
• Being clear about the roles and responsibilities
of committee members and officers
• Reviewing committee members’ skills and
training needs
• Knowing what to include in an induction for
new committee members
• Identifying the importance of your constitution
and code of conduct
• Exploring tips for better chairing and
overcoming problem behaviours
• Identifying how good agendas and minutes
can make meetings more effective
• Examining how your committee can work
together as a team to get results
• Trying out ways to evaluate the strength of
your committee and plan for the future
This course is accredited via Open College
Network at Level 2.
Healthier Food and Special Diets
28-29 January 2016
Trainers: Health Box
Interested in food and nutrition and want to
understand what comprises a healthy diet? This
course will give you an understanding of the
basic principles of nutrition and the key role of
nutrition to health.
You will also learn about the factors you need
to consider which underpin healthy food
production and the preparation of meals for
special diets. Registered RSPH Trainers, with
years of experience of delivering health and
nutrition related programmes, deliver this
course in a fun, interactive way to maximise your
learning.
On the final day an optional 30 minute
examination consisting of 20 multiple choice
questions will enable you to achieve the
nationally recognised qualification.
Accredited at Level 2 by the Royal Society of
Public Health (RSPH).
Engaging Young People in Your
Community Project
1-2 February 2016
Trainers: GOGY
Having the voice of young people and the ideas
they can offer your project brings new visions
and opportunities to meet the needs of your
project and community.
Engaging young people in your community
project is an interactive and forward thinking
course. It will equip you with the knowledge and
tools to successfully engage young people in a
safe and professional capacity, raising awareness
of the benefits to young people, your project
and the wider community.
The training will:
• Explore who the young people are in your
community
• Map their area
• Challenge misconceptions
• Look at the benefits of youth engagement
• Develop strategies and tools to engagement
• Explore barriers and solutions
• Understand safeguarding and best practice
• Develop a ‘next steps’ action plan
This programme is available in large print or Braille on request.
Cost to volunteers
working with local
community groups
£50 for first participant;
£20 for each additional
participant from same
group on same course.
To apply for a place on a
course please contact
The Training Team on
01244 300246 or
Cost includes single en-suite
accommodation for the duration
of the course, all meals and
refreshments.
Groups may apply for a small
grant to help take things forward,
after attending on a course.