Mon 16th March 9:45 – 4:30
Stanmer Horticultural Centre
This training is specifically looking at leadership skills needed to put on a range of activities where physical exercise outside is included such as: gardening, food-growing, gyms, group volunteering activities, conservation work, exercise classes on community gardens, walks.
This training is run by Helen Jones from the Trust for Developing Communities.
The training will cover:
Leadership skills
- Session planning
- Introductions and welcomes
- Managing difficult situations
- What makes a good leader?
- Working with and valuing volunteers
Health and Safety
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Understanding different clients health needs and how to manage risk (e.g. what are the most likely forms of health issues, how to go about giving different people different tasks etc)
- Using tools and manual handling
- Lone working
Basic warm-up stretches
Book online http://bhfood.org.uk/event/370-leadership-skills-for-running-outdoor-activity-sessions-mon-march-16th
Or contact Helen Starr-Keddle for more info on 01273 431718 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>