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• IAPK Open Day - 3rd June 2011
• Volunteer Street Fair - 12th June 2011
• Walled Garden Open Day - 20th August 2011
  
  

Training in 2011

We run several training events throughout the year for new and existing volunteers.

New Volunteers

Volunteer Induction Training lasts for 7 weeks, dates for this year are:

Spring Induction Training - completed

Autumn Induction Training

• Wednesday 12th October 2011, 2pm – 5 pm
• Wednesday 19th October 2011, 2pm – 5pm
• Wednesday 26th October 2011, 2pm – 5pm
• Wednesday 2nd November 2011, 2pm – 5pm
• Wednesday 9th November 2011, 2pm – 5pm
• Wednesday 16th November 2011, 2pm – 5pm
• Wednesday 23rd November 2011, 2pm – 5pm

Existing Volunteers

For existing volunteers we will organise ad hoc training days on relevant subjects, and will be in touch as and when these are arranged. In addition to the Peer Support Meetings/Training, there are also two half day training and networking events to be held on:

• Tuesday 10th May 2011, 1pm – 4pm
• Wednesday 14th September 2011, 1pm – 4pm
• Wednesday 12th October 2011, 2pm - 5pm

Both these events will follow the same format – below:

Forthcoming training:

Employment Support Allowance (Welfare Rights)
June 2011

Graphic Facilitation (The Inclusion Group)
August 2011

Lone Working (Suzy Lamplugh Trust)
22nd September 2011

These are just a sample of the training events we organise, there are many more to follow.

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Consultation

We are currently carrying out a consultation with all volunteers about their volunteering experience with Independent Advocacy and what further support we can offer. We appreciate all contributions and constructive feedback and will post outcomes once all views have been gathered.

Peer Support Groups

These groups are an opportunity for volunteers in their local areas to meet with their peers and discuss any issue relating to volunteering. We currently have groups covering the following areas: Blairgowrie, Dunkeld, Kinross, Crieff/Auchterarder, Comrie and Perth. At these groups in 2011 we will be looking at the Independent Advocacy Codes of Practice and Principles and Standards. We also intend to cover issues such as Lone Working, Boundaries & Dilemmas, Conflict Resolution and Non-Instructed Advocacy.

Ongoing Training

Alongside our two half day trainings a year we provide other training sessions as appropriate and relevant to the work of Independent Advocates. These have included Makaton training from Speech & Language Department and Dementia Awareness. Sometimes we are able to access external training provided by other organisations such as Welfare Rights and the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

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