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Setting up and managing a mentoring or befriending programme: Part A*
Time:09:30 (Starts at 10:00) - 16:00
Location:London
Venue:Voluntary Action Islington
200A Pentonville Road
London
N1 9JP
*This course is day one of a two day course, book both Part A and Part B together and receive 20% discount (saving up to £96). Alternatively book this course as part of our ‘Getting started’ package and save up to £360. Other discounts are available
The aim of this course is:
To provide you with practical guidance on how to set up and manage a safe, and effective, mentoring or befriending programme. It has been developed to help you meet elements 1-8 of our Approved Provider Standard. Part B* will cover elements 9-12
This course will help you to:
- Clarify your project’s aims
- Identify which style and model of mentoring or befriending is appropriate for your client group
- Identify key roles and responsibilities for the effective management of your project
- Establish appropriate referral and induction procedures for your clients
- Establish a rigorous recruitment, selection and screening process for volunteers
- Identify the key policies and procedures required for a safe and effective programme
Supporting materials:
‘Setting up and managing a successful mentoring or befriending programme toolkit’
Who should attend?
Those who are setting up a mentoring or befriending programme; those attending Part B and those who are applying for the Approved Provider Standard. It is also relevant to those who are designing or planning mentoring or befriending services or strategies
Trainer profile:
Our own experienced trainers who have extensive knowledge and personal experience of the mentoring and befriending sector
Other information
We can tailor this course to suit your needs as part of our ‘in-house’ training service
Terms and conditions: Only one offer per booking, not to be used in conjunction with any other offers including Deal of the month offers. See our full terms and conditions.
| Voluntary/Community/Statutory groups (no paid staff) DISCOUNTED RATE: APS approved and working towards projects | £120.00 £96.00 |
| Voluntary/Community/Statutory groups (less than 5 staff) DISCOUNTED RATE: APS approved and working towards projects | £165.00 £132.00 |
| Voluntary/Community/Statutory groups (less than 15 staff) DISCOUNTED RATE: APS approved and working towards projects | £205.00 £164.00 |
| Voluntary/Community/Statutory groups (more than 15 staff) DISCOUNTED RATE: APS approved and working towards projects | £240.00 £192.00 |
| Commercial and private sector groups DISCOUNTED RATE: APS approved and working towards projects | £290.00 £232.00 |
