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SUMMARY:Online: Introduction to marketing\, communications & social media: Voluntary and community organisations.
DESCRIPTION:Online Workshop: Tuesday 7th October 10.30am – 11.30am\nAt VAC we understand the busy schedules\, limited resources and time-poor challenges that voluntary and community organising often face. \nTherefore\, having an effective communication and marketing strategy is essential in helping you connect with services users\, attract funding\, and even achieve your organisational aims. \nJoin us for this introduction to marketing and communications workshop; as VAC’s Communication’s Lead Duncan Cordy takes us through his multi-faceted approach to effective marketing. \nThe session will cover:\n\nDeveloping a clear communication strategy.\nCreating engaging and eye-catching content.\nIndependently overseeing all communications.\nUtilising digital platforms and social media.\n\nNon-attendance:\n\nVAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day\, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.\nAlternatively\, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.\nFailure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance\, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.\nFor more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops\, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk\n\nBook your free place\nhttps://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1844595
URL:https://vac.org.uk/event/online-introduction-to-marketing-communications-social-media-voluntary-and-community-organisations/
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SUMMARY:Face-to-face: Introduction to Safeguarding Children.
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 15th October: 10am – 12.30pm. (In person)\nSafeguarding is everyone’s responsibility\, and we all play a part in helping keep children safe. \nIf you are thinking about working with under 25’s or volunteering with children and young people\, this session provides learners with essential safeguarding knowledge. \nWe discuss the common types of harm and how to recognise when something isn’t right\, as well what to do if you are concerned about a child or young person. \nSuitable for those with little or no child safeguarding knowledge or experience\, this introduction session will help you to feel confident in your safeguarding responsibilities. \nWith a combination of written text\, case studies and video presentations\, this workshop will cover:\n\nWhat is Safeguarding?\nTypes of abuse / recognising the signs.\nPassing on information\nSignposting and Support in Camden.\n\nSuitable for volunteers\, new starters and all those with little or no safeguarding training. \nNon-attendance:\n\nVAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day\, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.\nAlternatively\, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.\nFailure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance\, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.\nFor more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops\, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk\n\nBook your free place\nhttps://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1846938
URL:https://vac.org.uk/event/face-to-face-introduction-to-safeguarding-children/
LOCATION:Crowndale Centre\, 218 Eversholt Street\, London\, England\, NW1 1BD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: An introduction to Safer Recruitment. (Voluntary Organisations and New Community Groups)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 21st October: 10am – 11.30am (Via Zoom)\nAre you responsibility for hiring or supervising new staff members or volunteers in your organisation or community group?\nIt is essential that all those with recruitment responsibilities understand how to keep children and young people safe when delivering services to under 25’s in Camden. \nThis introductory safer recruitment session will help organisations think about the current policies and practices they have in place and explore how to plan better and safer. \nAs well as support those responsible for recruitment\, we will consider the shortlisting\, pre-assessment\, and interview process. \nHow to evaluate if applicants share the same child protective attitudes and values your organisation does\, and how practices after recruitment are essential to safeguarding effectively. \nThe session will also cover:\n\nThe importance of safe recruitment in voluntary organisations.\nWhat to consider when preparing to recruit.\nSelecting the right people.\nSafeguarding and remaining vigilant.\n\nSo\, join us for a morning of safeguarding discussion\, protective cultures and policy review. \nNon-attendance:\n\nVAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day\, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.\nAlternatively\, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.\nFailure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance\, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.\nFor more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops\, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk\n\nBook your free place\nhttps://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1884498
URL:https://vac.org.uk/event/online-workshop-an-introduction-to-safer-recruitment-voluntary-organisations-and-new-community-groups/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Prescribing: Non-clinical\, community-based health and well-being.
DESCRIPTION:Online Zoom Workshop: Wednesday 22nd October: 10.30am – 11.30am.\nDid you know that health and well-being is influenced by factors beyond medical conditions?\nThese can include social isolation\, financial difficulties\, and lack of access to community and support networks. \nIn this Introduction to social prescribing session\, VAC’s Community Links team discuss how residents and service users needing support with loneliness\, long-term health conditions\, or mental health challenges can access free\, tailored support services in the community. \nWe discuss how this approach complements traditional healthcare\, by addressing the root causes of health issues\, while promoting wellbeing. \nAs well as how to connect individuals in your community with local organisations\, groups\, activities and volunteering opportunities that benefit all. \nThe session will cover how social prescribing can:\n\nImprove mental and physical health.\nIncrease social connectedness and reduced isolation.\nEnhanced sense of well-being and quality of life\, health and well-being.\nOffer volunteering opportunities and signpost to services.\n\nNon-attendance:\n\nVAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day\, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.\nAlternatively\, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.\nFailure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance\, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.\nFor more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops\, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk\n\nBook your free place\nhttps://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1828218
URL:https://vac.org.uk/event/introduction-to-social-prescribing-non-clinical-community-based-health-and-well-being/
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