Course and Training

Volunteers needed for a Community Consultation project 2012

VSGWL have applied for funding to do a Participatory Appraisal Community Consultation starting in February 2012 and running through until May 2012.

It will be around the community needs in terms of what support and services they would like from the Third Sector. We will need 25 volunteers, could you please have a look at the attached document which provides details and pass them on to anyone that might be interested. They will need to contact me to register an interest, I will need their name, address and telephone number.
The dates given are just an indication, the actual dates have not been set yet but they will be similar. This is a great opportunity for people to really get involved and learn something new, please help me get the volunteers so we can make this work.
If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity, then please contact Brandy Derrick on Brandy.Derrick@vsgwl.org or telephone 01506 650111.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP TUTOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Stevenson College Edinburgh programme helps change lives across the city

Stevenson College Edinburgh is on the hunt for volunteer tutors to help teach English to speakers of other languages.

The college is holding information sessions on Friday 20 and 27 January 2012 at Stevenson’s Leith campus at Duncan Place.

A hugely rewarding experience, volunteers give weekly lessons to students who cannot attend regular classes due to work or family commitments.

Lessons take place in the students own homes at times agreed between the student and the volunteer.

Volunteers receive full training and support. For more information please visit www.stevenson.ac.uk/volunteer.

To book a place on an information session please contact Caroline Battes: cbattes@stevenson.ac.uk or phone 0131 535 4630 for more information.

Befriending Training

You don’t have to be a Superhero to make a difference in someone’s life, but you could have what it takes to be a Befriender.  Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian are looking for people aged 16+ who have a good personality, patience, a sense of humour, sensitivity, honesty, good listener, caring, trustworthy and reliable. In exchange for your time you will gain new skills, work experience which could assist in your career, meet new friends and above all give the satisfaction of enhancing the quality of life of an adult with a learning disability.

Training will take place on 23/25 and 30 January 2012 in the Gateway 6.00 pm – 9.00pm with refreshments provided.

If you are interested in becoming a Befriender, or would like more information, please contact Audrey Stevenson or Jenny Caseby on 01506 650111 or e mail vsg@vsgwl.org.

Craft classes and workshops

Kidzeco, 11 King Street, Bathgate. A new programme of  craft classes and workshop is ongoing:- contact Tracy on 01506 815534 or e-mail TRACY.MURDOCH@KIDZECO.NET

Web Site http://kidzeco.net/

 



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