Venturer Leader Training Weekend

Woodcraft Folk Venturer Leader Training Weekend

4th – 6th February 2011 at Lockerbrook, Sheffield

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

Attendance certificates are awarded and Leaders Certificates can be attained by completing 10hours reflective practice after attendance.

Booking forms from Leanne Powell - 020 7703 4173 or [email protected]

Venturer Leader Training Booking Form Generic Training Registration Form_Jul 2009  4th – 6th February 2011  Venue: Lockerbrook, Snake Pass, Bamford, Hope Valley, Sheffield S33 0B  The closing date for bookings is the 28th January 2011

Contact Details

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Full Address Email

Telephone

Membership information

Are you currently a member of the Woodcraft Folk? Yes / No

If yes please complete the following:

District Group

Support Information

Access requirements Dietary Needs e.g. can you sleep on a bunk bed? e.g. vegan

Accommodation Accommodation is available on both the Friday and Saturday night.

Travel

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Access needs

Station of departure

Railcard details

Woodcraft folk, Units 9 & 10, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BF General Secretary: Kirsty Palmer Registered charity number 1073665 T: +44 (0)20 7703 4173 F: +44 (0)20 7358 6370 E: [email protected] W: www.woodcraft.org.uk Payment if applicable

VLT training is £30 per person if booked before Christmas. Any bookings received in 2011 will be charged at £60 per person.

Course fee £30.00 per person £60.00 per person Please circle

Childcare requirements Please contact the training coordinator to discuss your requirements

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Please return form to:

Leanne Powell Woodcraft Folk Unit 9/10 0207 703 4173 83 Crampton Street London [email protected] SE27 3BQ

Woodcraft folk, Units 9/10, 83 Crampton Street London, SE17 3BF, UK A registered charity in England and Wales (1073665) and in Scotland (SC039791) T: +44 (0)20 7703 4173 F: +44 (0)20 7358 6459 E: [email protected] W: www.woodcraft.org.uk