If you would like to advertise your free courses on this page please contact lorna@southforum.org.uk

Exciting opportunities for you and your organisation

The aim of the project is to build the capacity of VCS Mental Health organisations in the North East of England. This will be done by improving the ability of organisations to deliver quality training, and increasing knowledge and skills through the use of holistic and innovative programme. Over 2 years (ends Spring 2010!) Move on Up 1 Project to reach 3750 learners in total. This will be done by offering training to initial learners who will then 'cascade' their learning throughout their own organisations.

With the Moving On Up 1 Project. All of the training is open to any Staff member, Volunteer, Service User or Carer and all the training is FREE! As part of your training you will be expected to 'cascade' what you learn to other members of your organisation (all materials and guidance you will need, will be provided for you). For more information please download a Training Schedule and booking form by clicking here alternatively for more information and to download an information poster click here

The BBC offer a well established online course covering all the aspect of how to use the internet. Click on the logo below to view the online course.

Sunderland Voluntary Community Sector

Workforce Development Training Programme

October - December 2008

 (Refreshments are provided however please note due to funding restrictions lunch will not be provided at any of the above sessions (*except on 18/11/08)

Prices

£5 per place           Sunderland CVS Members

£10 per place         Non members situated within Sunderland

£20 per place         VCS organisations situated outside of the City of Sunderland

£30 per place         Statutory / Private

Please note fees are non-refundable

Want To Give Your Kids A Better Future?  Are you a lone parent and not working?  The Shaw Trust are running a 2 week voluntary course to help with confidence building, money and childcare worries, advice on benefits, tax credits and child support problems.  Call 0191 568 0920 for further details or see their website www.shaw-trust.org.uk

The ‘Alongside’ Project works with females over the age of 16 who have offended, are ex offenders or are at risk of offending.  Their aim is to mentor these clients and lead them into education or employment.  For further information, click on the link below.

The Alongside Project

Computer Training For All - do you want to impress your children or Grandchildren? 

Come along and learn how to use a computer. Learn how to contact friends using E-mail, write letters, make posters and lots more working at your own pace  in your church hall. 

If you are interested please give your name to Christine Laws or ring

Margy on 0191 5228447

HeartStart Sunderland

Over 270,000 people in the UK suffer a heart attack each year - that's one heart attack every two minutes.  In 30% of the cases the victim dies before reaching hospital - would you know what to do?  Could you help to keep someone alive until professional help arrived?

Emergency Life Support (ELS) comprises the vital skills needed to sustain someone's life in an emergency until a professional arrives.

This training is free and if you feel you or your group would benefit from this training visit website www.heartstart-sunderland.org.uk

Lakeside and Gilley Law Community Centre, North Moor Lane, Gilley Law, Sunderland.

Art Class

every Friday 10am till 12pm include watercolours, encaustic art, pastels and calligraphy and many mediums.  To join, just turn up at the start of the class.

Telephone June Martin 0191 521 0733

Sweet Things
Sugar Craft Group every Wednesday 12pm till 2pm, costs £1.