If you want to do more to help your community, then there is a course on offer to give you all the skills you need.
Leadership in the Community (LinC) is an eight week course which aims to help people who are looking to make a make a positive, voluntary contribution to their community, and an open evening is being held on April 18 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey for anyone who wants to find out more about the next course. The LinC programme is run by The Children’s Centre thanks to sponsorship from Friends Provident International (FPI) and is provided free of charge to participants.
Coaching and leadership skills all form part of the training course and the programme has a proven record of success since it began in 2008. It has already assisted a wide range of projects throughout the Island, each in its own way answering a real community need. These have included a setting up a new children’s play session, organising regular coffee mornings for people short of neighbourly support, production of a local newsletter and the refurbishment of recreational facilities.
Janet Bailey, Community Development and Parenting Programme Manager at The Children’s Centre, organises the LinC course. She said:
“The open evening is a perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to know more about LinC to come along and ask questions. It’s all very relaxed and there’s no pressure to take part in the programme - just a chance to find out what LinC offers and find out more about how previous courses have helped many individuals gain skills that they have put to good use in the community. ”
Janet added that many LinC participants have found that the course has helped their personal development. Anyone interested in attending the open evening is requested to contact Janet Bailey in advance by calling 631933. However, anyone who wishes to turn up on the night will also be welcome.
The next LinC course is open to anyone over the age of 16 and begins on Wednesday May 2nd at the Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey. To book a place or for further information contact Janet Bailey on 631933 or email janet@thechildrenscentre.org.im
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