Learning Opportunities

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At the BCW Hubs, we prioritise creating a rich learning environment for learners, offering a diverse range of opportunities.  

Our goal is to create a positive, respectful, and productive environment where volunteers and learners can contribute meaningfully while benefiting from valuable experiences that enhance personal and professional development.

 Here are some key learning opportunities:  

Observational Learning: 

· Gain insights through job shadowing with a wide range of health and social care providers and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). 

· Observe professionals addressing the health and well-being needs of individuals through personalised support and community-based services.

Collaboration with Diverse Services:  

· Engage actively with various health and social care providers, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).  

· Explore the collaborative and comprehensive approach to wellness through interactions with professionals from diverse backgrounds.  

Participation in Wellness Programmes:  

· Observe or take part in wellness activities such as exercise classes, gardening groups, craft workshops, and social activities like 'knit and natter' groups.  

· Understand the positive impact of these programmes on individuals' health and well-being.

Additional Learning Opportunities: 

Training sessions: Attend training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in relevant areas.  

Co facilitating groups: Participate in or shadow facilitators during group sessions. 

Befriending support: Provide support to participants of groups through befriending initiatives.  

Career discussions: Engage in discussions about career paths and opportunities in the field.  

Experience with Communication: Develop communication skills, including assessing risks and working collaborating as part of a team.  

Researching opportunities: Engage in activities related to researching and evaluating the effectiveness or impact of various aspects within the hub's programmes or services. This could involve gathering information through surveys or other methods to understand the participants' perspectives and experiences.  

Administration and IT skills: Gain practical experience in administrative tasks and IT skills.  

Contribution to Voluntary Organisations: Play a role in the smooth running of a voluntary organisation, making a real difference to people’s lives.

Develop writing skills: Enhance your writing skills and gain experience in communications across a range of digital channels.  

These varied opportunities aim to provide a holistic and enriching learning experience during your time at the BCW Hubs.  

Make a difference in our community by volunteering your time and skills. We have a variety of opportunities available for members who want to get involved.

Please note, this is not intended as an exhaustive list and specific duties may vary with each organisation:  

• Complete an introduction with the organisation you’ll be working with, receiving any required and appropriate training and support.  
• Assist with the planning, set up, and clear-up of groups and activities.  
• Assist group/activity coordinators with leading groups and activities (e.g., games, crafts, music, exercise, yoga, etc.).  
• Participate in activities alongside service users/residents . 
• Engage and chat with residents/service users over mealtimes or tea and biscuits.  
• Assist with the facilitation of support groups and ‘Talking Cafes’ in the community.  
• Assist social prescribers with researching and updating information about local social and support activities.   
• Assist with the welcome and registration of participants to groups and activities.  
• Help create promotional materials for groups and activities.   
• Assist with gathering feedback from participants about their experience/satisfaction with the activity or group.  
• Update spreadsheets and other digital storage files/databases.   
• Assist with the creation of email newsletters for members & supporters.   
• Assist with the monitoring of website and social media platform engagement.   
• Maintain and update databases and include appropriate information from all departments/teams.   
• Plan ideas for/design/deliver multi-media communications materials.   
• Assist with the planning, set up and coordination of events.   
• Assist with the promotion of events through social media, creating marketing materials, and engaging with potential attendees.   
• Assist with creating new pages, campaigns and content for the organisation’s website and social media platforms, including as they relate to fundraisers and events, etc.   
• Assist to format and upload various media files onto the organisation’s website.