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Safety & Navigation for Walk Leaders:  Glasgow

Glasgow leadership trainees will lead a residential for Young Refugees Project – The Red Cross Glasgow at Glenfeshie Hostel

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Self-led residential at Glenfeshie Hostel

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Delivered jointly by The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by a number of grant support agencies to include Awards for All, Phoenix Way and others.

An informal and relaxed evening introducing your organisation to national funding bodies who have a desire to connect and support marginalised communities.  The session will provide:

• Opportunities to meet and share your ideas directly with grant providers
• Tips on how to write successful grant applications
• Sign posting to other funding opportunities
• Identifying support avenues
• Q&A

Registration The course is FREE. To register contact pammy@backbone.uk.net / 07825 604 003

Fri 1st – Sun 3rd Sept 2023.  A  2 day / 2 nights Canoe Expedition in Scotland

Following on from 2023 Introduction to Paddlesports / Watersports.

The 1 day Paddlesports Safety & Rescue Course is a pre-requisite to join this expedition.

The remote nature of this trip highlights the natural resources Scotland has to offer and the great way a kayak or canoe can be used to access these areas. During this river expedition participants will:

• Learn the basics of leading groups in remote environments
• Learn the necessary skills associated with paddling greater distances
• Learn how to lead a camping journey from your kayak or canoe.

The course will inform participants of further opportunities and signposted to suitable qualifications that can lead to paid work in the world of paddlesports.

Costs: £50 / FREE Unemployed

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy61@btinternet.com

Fri 5th – Sun 7th May Residential @ Glentully nr Pitlochry Scotland.

The 2 days will allow participants time to experience a variety of different disciplines; open water canoeing; white water kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.

All equipment, tuition, self-catering/bunkhouse accommodation and transport from Pitlochry provided.

After this course, participants will be signposted to the following 1 day course.

June – Aug 1 day Paddlesports Safety & Rescue Course.  Venue local to participants

This course will give you the basics in water safety and rescue techniques. A great course for anyone wanting to progress in paddlesports.

All the above hosted by Scottish Canoe Association

Cost:  £50 / FREE Unemployed.      Limited Numbers:  8

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

You must complete the “Safety & Navigation for Walk Leaders” prior to this course

This will allow participants to safely undertake wild camping expeditions.

All equipment & transport provided.

• Stage 1: June – Aug 1 day at Central Location – Expedition equipment and safety
• Stage 2: June – Aug 1 day at Central Location – Expedition planning
• Stage 3: Sept/Oct 4 nights / 3 days Expedition @ a location of choice

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

NEXT COURSE:  Sat 4th & Sun 5th MARCH Yorkshire Dales National Park

This will allow participants to safely set up a sustainable walking club for their organisation through navigational and group leadership confidence.  The training will include outdoor safety and leadership and signposting to further training opportunities. What will be included:

• Leadership & group safety to include safeguarding service users / staff / volunteers
• Navigation techniques
• Equipment and clothing for members and leaders
• Planning

There are 2 options of delivery

1. Bespoke training for your staff and volunteers. The content, duration and location are determined by the organisations needs. In the past we have delivered training modules in the Highlands of Scotland.
2. Open courses. YHA Self-catering accommodation available

• • Sat 3 & Sun 4 March in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • May/June (Dates TBC) in Scotland

Cost:  £50 / FREE Unemployed

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

Formal Outdoor First Aid qualification.  2 full days.  2 Delivery Options:

1. Training either completely for your organisation or the majority of participants
2. Open Courses throughout the year. On demand and advertise places on social media

Hosted by:  First Aid Training Co-operative Ltd

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

Train to become a first aid trainer leading to freelance paid sessional work.  After the Trainer Induction Week participants will be qualified to teach Emergency First Aid at Work courses, and shortly thereafter Outdoor First Aid courses with the First Aid Training Co-operative (FATC).

• Recruitment process
  1. Deadline Fri 16 Dec Submit CV and 1 page expression of interest
  2. Telephone/video chat available
  3. January 2023 Interview / decision

• Jan – Sept 2023: Training
  1. Sat 4 Feb 23 10am – 12noon On-line Induction
  2. Feb to Sept 23
     • Shadow between 4 to 6 First Aid courses
     • Complete a fully supported Award in Education and Training (EAT)

• Trainer Sign Off
  1. Fri 15 – Mon 18 Sept Location to be determined by participants
     • 4-day Training course to include completion of EAT & sign off
     • Sign up as an Associate Trainer for FATC

Hosted by First Aid Training Co-Operative Ltd

Cost:  £55 / FREE Unemployed / Maximum numbers 6

Contact pammy:  07845 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net

An outdoor leadership-in-practice learning experience with the support of a coach. An opportunity for your organisation to lead nature-based residentials. The duration and location are your choice. The process will involve:

• Planning: Venue choice / activities / logistics / transport etc.
• Delivery: To include coordinating with local environmental / outdoor activity experts
• Evaluation: To capture the learning and service-users experience

Venue / Numbers / Costs:  Determined by choice of venue

Contact Pammy:  07825 604 003 / pammy@backbone.uk.net