Training

59 Church St, Caversham RG4 8AX

The course is organised by Sport in Mind, facilitated by an experienced walk leader and trainer and includes a short demonstration walk. It covers all the basic skills of walk leading including: choosing an appropriate route; qualities of a good walk leader and what to do before, during and after the walk.

We will focus on building confidence, knowledge, and skills to lead a short walk on easy terrain, for all abilities. There will be some pre-course reading and e-learning, which the session will bring to life and build on.

For details and registration please email PAMHPartnership@reading.gov.uk

This session organised by Compass Recovery College explores how voluntary sector staff and volunteers can set professional boundaries when working with mental health challenges. These boundaries can support our work and provide a safe and secure environment from which to work with our service users.

The session will support us to be mindful of when it is appropriate to self-disclose, the danger of too much self-disclosure and the risks of transference and counter transference. The aim is to enable service users to take charge of their wellbeing by providing opportunities for growth and self-development.

Please register for this event using the online booking form.

Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

Whether behind the scenes in an administrative role or working directly with clients, volunteers play a vital role in supporting the work of organisations across our town. For many organisations, without the work of volunteers, it would not be possible for them to deliver the services they provide in the way they do.

Given the central role that volunteers play in allowing organisations to achieve their objectives, it is perhaps surprising that many of those responsible for managing volunteers receive little or no specialised training.

This 1 day interactive session is designed to provide an overview of some of the key aspects to consider when involving volunteers in the work of your organisation, including:

• First steps – a volunteer recruitment checklist.
• Understanding volunteers’ desires – what motivates people to volunteer?
• Standing out from the crowd – promoting your opportunities effectively.
• Welcome aboard – integrating volunteers into your team and managing workloads.
• Keeping it legal – exploring legal aspects of involving volunteers in your work.
• Staying the course – keeping volunteers engaged and adapting to changing circumstances/ needs.

Who should attend: This course is ideally suited to anyone who has responsibility for overseeing the work of volunteers, either as a Volunteer Manager or as part of a more wide-reaching role.

Ideal for those new to working with volunteers or for those looking for a refresher, the session will provide opportunities to put theory into practice by giving opportunities to explore your own organisation’s needs.

Cost and what is included: The cost is £10 for a full day and includes refreshments, a light lunch and materials.

Please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk, or contact RVA at volunteering@rva.org.uk if you have any questions.

This FREE webinar looks to share information and discuss the topic around the importance of physical activity and managing long term health conditions.

The benefits of taking part in physical activity far “outweigh the risks” for people living with long-term health conditions, it is believed that one in four people in the UK live with a long-term health condition, and those in this group are twice as likely to be inactive, despite evidence that being active can help manage many conditions and reduce the impact and severity of some symptoms.

However, we know that there are many barriers to becoming active for those living with a long-term health condition – including fears that physical activity may worsen their symptoms, requirements to gain medical clearance prior to increasing activity levels and that all pain is considered bad.

This webinar aims to break down these barriers by clarifying fundamental safety considerations and bridging the gap between evidence, clinical and public health guidelines and people's lived experience.

There will be insight from key industry experts!

Speakers:

• Professor Mike Hurley – Emeritus Professor, Population Health Research Institute, St George’s University of London, Emeritus Professor, Kingston University & Clinical Director, ESCAPE-pain, Orthopaedic Research UK
• Andrew Bennet – National Clinical Director MSK Conditions NHS England
• Steph Smith GLL Healthy Communities Manager – Reading
• Duncan Coleman – GLL Heathwise manager
• Francesca Thomson – Education and Events Manager (ESCAPE-pain)
• Peter Dutton – Activation Manager We Are Undefeatable, Influencing, Brand and Content

To aid future networking we will be sharing a delegate list with attendees. When booking you will be asked if you are happy for your contact details to be shared and to provide a brief overview of your organisation for inclusion in the list.

We hope you can join us!

Please book online at https://getberkshireactive.org to confirm your place.

Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

We are pleased to say that our popular trustee training is back!

Trustees play an essential role in our society, making our charity sector work. It’s a hugely rewarding role but it’s not always easy to get all the information you require to be sure you are carrying out your role as effectively as possible. This training will help give you an overview of what’s expected of trustees as well as providing a networking opportunity with your fellow trustees from the area.

Outcomes of this training are:

• To better understand your role and legal responsibilities as a trustee
• To understand how this role fits with other roles in the charity
• To understand your reporting responsibilities
• To know where to go for help and support
• To feel confident in being an active member of your Board/Committee and helping to achieve your charities purposes

To achieve this we will cover:

• Introduction: ‘Trustee’, ‘Charity’ and legal structures
• Trustee roles and responsibilities: 6 Main Legal Duties
• Policies and Procedures: Which ones? Why do they matter?
• Accounting & Reporting – the essentials
• Essential resources and links to help you on your way

The training is suitable for new and existing trustees. In some small community groups you may refer to yourselves as the Committee. If you have overall responsibility for your community group, then this course is for you.

The session will be held in person in the RVA training room, 3rd Floor, Reading Central Library. There is no parking onsite but the Central Library is easily accessed vis public transport. Nearby car parks are Queens Road and the Oracle. The cost is £10. Please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

This online workshop from compass Recovery College is designed to provide psychoeducational information on depression and how to manage it. It will focus on:

• Understanding the different symptoms and manifestations of depression
• The importance of self-care
• Understanding and challenging unhelpful negative thoughts
• Behavioural activation and the importance of planning activities.

Please visit forms.office.com/r/4fEu55LScT for the booking form.

Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ

Are you new to being a treasurer of a charity or community group in Reading, or considering taking on the role? If so, this training is for you.

Aims of the workshop

• To build an understanding of the role of a treasurer in a small voluntary organisation
• To ensure the ability to deal with the specifics of the finances of a small voluntary organisation
• To give confidence about the issues that are likely to be faced by a treasurer of a small voluntary organisation

Learning outcomes - The content covered will be tailored depending on the needs of delegates on the day. However typically attendees will:

• Understand their financial responsibilities as trustees
• Understand the particular requirements for the accounts of a small voluntary organisation
• Be aware of governance issues facing small voluntary organisations
• Be ready to resolve issues with record keeping and know where to get help if they need it
• Be able to determine if the organisation they volunteer with needs an audit or independent examination of their accounts

The training session will be open to up to 12 delegates. It will be aimed primarily at volunteer Treasurers of registered charities in Reading, but will also be suitable for volunteers who are stepping up to the role.

We have secured a reduced rate of £50 for Reading based charities and community groups. This includes printed course materials, refreshments and one hour of follow up support. The session will be delivered in person in the RVA training room, Third Floor, Central Library.

Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/treasurer-training-tickets-608273982857.