Volunteering in education and youth development

Archived Material

This is archived material of past shows. Please check the organisations' websites for the latest news. Also check our front page for the latest programmes.

VOLTRAIN: Free skills training for volunteers

Free skills training for volunteers and industry-recognised qualifications for volunteers and employees of charitable, voluntary or 3rd sector non-profit social enterprises. Available across the south, including Portsmouth and south East Hampshire and extending to Weymouth across to Brighton and up to Banbury

Already a volunteer? Or going to volunteer for an organisation? Managing Director Robert Bentley, Wessex Partnerships was on the show to tell you how you can get free skills training to help you in your role. Skills that will be great on your CV too!

1. Introduction to how the training works for people and their organisations. Or download.
2. Listen to Robert Bentley explain why there is a need for training. Or download.
3. Listen to Robert Bentley explain how the training is delivered. Or download.
4. Summing up on the training offered and contact details. Or download.

• More information: www.wessexpartnerships.com

Rainer Restorative Justice

Hear about the work of Youth charity Rainer in restorative justice.

1. Listen to Part 1 Or download.
2. Listen to Part 2 Or download.
3. Listen to Part 3 Or download.
4. Listen to Part 4 Or download.
5. Listen to Part 5 Or download.
6. Listen to Part 6 Or download.

More information

• www.raineronline.org

Youth Advisory Project

Ellie Young spoke with Marc, Xanthe and Jodie of Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth about the aims of the group, why it was formed, how it makes a difference and what you can gain if you volunteer with them.

1. Listen to the intro about Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth. Or download.
2. Listen to Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth describe what the group does. Or download.
3. Listen to Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth on why the need for the group.. Or download.
4. Listen to Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth on how long it has been running and how to get involved. Or download.
5. Listen to the achievements of Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth. Or download.
6. Listen to Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth give advice on joining them. Or download.
7. Listen to Youth Advisors Project, Portsmouth - final words Or download.

Being a school governor

Susannah Redman of School Governor Services Department at Portsmouth City Council and Sue West-Thomas - Chair of Governors at Medina Primary School, Cosham were on air to talk about being a school governor.

Here are the podcasts - downloadable audio of the show:

1. Introduction. Or download.
2. Thoughts on recent topical education news items and articles. Or download.
3. How to volunteer as a school governor. Or download.
4. Training . Or download.
5. Local Schools - what makes the special and their performance. Or download.

Links

• portsmouth.gov.uk - more information on the City Council ran School Governors Scheme
• sgoss.org.uk - School Governor's One-Stop Shop - an independent portal for School Governors
• governornet.co.uk - an independent portal for School Governors

See also

• portsmouthebp.co.uk - Education Business Partnership, Portsmouth & South East Hampshire

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