The next meeting of our popular Forum is soon approaching. This is a great opportunity for Volunteer Managers, Leaders and Co-ordinators to support each other, discuss volunteering issues and ideas, and network.The format includes workshops and discussion topics on volunteering and good practice- members determine their content and structure.
We are always looking for guest speakers at future Forum sessions. If you would like the opportunity to get up and share with us a bit more about what you do and how your service involves volunteers then please contact Tanya.
Attendance at the Forum is currently free but there are limited places and demand for places is usually high, so to be sure of your place, please book early. The person to email concerning these events is Tanya at Hastings Voluntary Action [email protected]
Station Approach
Hastings, TN34 1BA
United Kingdom
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Events
HVA would like to invite you to a 4-hour workshop designed to raise awareness of common mental health issues, an overview of what support is available and how to navigate the local mental health system.
The workshop will consist of:
• A look at how common Mental Health issues develop
• An overview of some common conditions
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Personality disorders/ Complex Trauma
• Self- harm and other expressions of distress
• Where to get help if someone is suicidal
• An overview of the local Mental health system and supports
• An interactive discussion about experiences
• Managing your own wellbeing
You will receive a workshop pack including a list of useful contacts and resources.
The course aims to raise awareness of child protection issues and procedures and the signs and indicators of child abuse.
To enable staff to identify and respond to child protection concerns and to become aware of ESCC Child Protection Procedures to encourage and develop effective inter-agency communication where child protection matters arise.
Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.