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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
About Us
Penificent is a social enterprise made up of a combination of two artistic & business-minded individuals, Anthony and Steven. We are a start-up seeking to address issues faced by young people and to provide a positive influence through comics and merchandise. We have successfully published a series of PSHE /Social workbooks focussing on life lessons such as honesty and the dangers of social media. We have successfully run multiple workshops in schools which were featured by BBC Newsround and our most successful project “KnifeBoy” was released in May 2019.
Our company featured in an interview In The Sunday Times newspaper, where co-founder Anthony elaborated on how Penificent was formed and the passion behind wanting to address social issues in the youth community. Lastly very honoured to have Knifeboy our Antiknife crime comic endorsed and have met the Reduction violence unit where we discussed the strategy to help the issues around Knife crime.
Workshop Facilitator skills and qualifications
Workshop Facilitators have a great understanding of the issues that affect the lives of young people and a commitment to help them address these challenges. A successful Workshop Facilitator candidate will have various skills and qualifications that include:
- The ability to support young people and act with integrity during workshops
- Excellent people skills and the ability to establish lasting relationships
- Open-mindedness and willingness to try out new workshop activities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Compassion and patience with participants, tolerance, and time-flexibility
- Interest or talent in the subject matter of the workshops
- Active listening skills and the ability to adapt workshops as needed
- Knowledge of health and safety standards during workshop activities
- Travel to diffrent estblishments to run the workshops
Workshop Facilitator experience requirements
Workshop Facilitators require at least one or two years of experience working with young people in workshop settings, whether voluntary or paid. They can acquire experience through facilitating workshops in schools, community centers, or youth organizations. Ideal candidates have experience planning and organizing workshop activities that address social issues such as knife crime, mental health, exploitation, and more.
Workshop Facilitator education and training
Not compulsory but if Workshop Facilitators have relevant training or education in fields such as sociology, psychology, education, or youth work that would be adventurous. While formal education is beneficial, practical experience and specialised training in workshop facilitation techniques are also valuable. Workshops Facilitators may benefit from attending workshops or courses on facilitation skills, youth engagement, and specific subject matter relevant to their workshops.
Workshop Facilitator pricing
The pricing for Workshop Facilitators typically covers expenses and travel costs, which can vary between £35 to £55 per hour depending on experience,if required to tavel out of london expensive will be added on to either £35 or £55. As facilitators gain more experience and expertise, their rates may increase accordingly. Additionally, the pricing may be influenced by factors such as the complexity of the workshop content, the duration of the workshop, and the location of the workshop venue.
Benfits
- More experience to add to your portfolio
- Opportunity to push the business forward and be a key member of staff
- You are doing a great course.
- Learning new skills through training
- Potential to earn money in the future
- Exciting new challenge
- Flexible hours
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who are we?
Survivors Can Shine is a community interest company working to empower and protect children and young people by providing platforms to celebrate and amplify their voices. Bringing communities together to change perceptions around child abuse and create young Ambassadors for Change.
This year's Ambassadors for Change Community event will be held on Saturday May 25th in celebration of International Family Day. We are bringing together children, young people, local youth services and the wider community in collective strength in a positive movement for change.
'Ambassadors for Change are positive leaders and role models to their peers and an inspiration to the community'.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for The Ambassadors for Change Community Event, supported by BBC Children in Need, taking place on the iconic Hampstead Heath on Saturday, May 25th. We’ll need volunteers to help make the day a success by helping manage the crowds, supporting the local community, answering any queries, and just generally representing Survivors Can Shine.
Why Volunteer with Survivors Can Shine?
By volunteering for us, you are part of a positive movement for change that is uplifting children and young people through the power of music. You’ll be part of an uplifting event to mark International Family Day, providing our young people with the opportunity to perform the creative pieces they've been working on and have their voices heard by public figures, the wider community & the Mayor of London who will also be in attendance to hand out the Ambassadors for Change Awards.
You will receive a free enhanced DBS check and Volunteer Safeguarding training that’ll be virtual for 2 hours.
There’s a variety of different tasks to get involved with and it’ll look great on your CV!
Skills needed:
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in
- Interpersonal skills
- Punctuality and reliability
What roles do we need?
- Distribute event materials such as leaflets in your local area
- Stewards to help control crowds
- Welcoming & signposting attendees and providing information
- Act as a Charity ambassador by promoting the event among your friends, family and colleagues
- Security and first aid
- Set up and pack down of event
- Selling raffle tickets
Where and when?
The event takes places on Saturday May 25th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm, meaning that we need volunteers from 9am – 5:30pm (there are various slots throughout the day - you don't need to be available for the whole day!)
Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hills Fields, NW5 1QR
All volunteers will need to be over 18.
We will be in touch with you via email!