Volunteer development

This event has been cancelled due to COVID19-19.

Aim of Training: To build on learning from awareness sessions and develop skills that promote a trauma sensitive response ***This training is accredited by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and not Ofqual Regulated through Qualsafe.***

Aim of Training: To raise awareness of the potential impact of ACEs on individuals and communities. ***This training is accredited by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and not Ofqual Regulated through Qualsafe.***

'SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THE GOOD FRIDAY GENERATION' Include Youth Presents – Keep er Lit a brand new musical written by David Oliver & Cat McGinty the masterminds behind ‘Gutz the musical’, ‘Balo Balo’, ‘Time’ and’ Little Make Believe’. Following sell out runs in The Alley theatre in Strabane in May 2019 and The Balor Theatre, Co. Donegal in February 2020, the cast & crew are back with a once off opportunity to see this show in The Mac Theatre in Belfast on 13th March. Include Youth are proud to commission this work that has been advised by young people and staff in their organisation on the work they do and the impact that intervention strategies have on young people.

The aim of this conference is provide National Governing Bodies, their clubs and other sports organisations with some advice and support on how to build the capacity of your organisation through developing a strong leadership unit and ensuring your club or organisation has a welcoming and friendly environment. There will be an opportunity to consider the importance of emotional wellbeing of sports athlete’s and administrators and also how your organisation can evidence the impact you make in the local community. We are delighted to have a range of speakers from Gareth Murphy, CEO of We Are Vertigo, Oisin McConville, Sporting Chance facilitator and Sport NI Mental Health Ambassador, Mark Prendergast from Prendergast Leadership and Judith Rankin from Sported. Attendance at the evening Conference session can be booked directly on our Azolve platform here- http://bit.ly/NISF2020

Registration is now open for our two Safeguarding Workshops, catered to INGOS, on 18th and 19th March. See instructions below to register for tickets.

Take your year to new heights!

If you are not sure whether Makaton training is for you, try a Makaton Taster session. This short session is designed for people who are interested in finding out about Makaton and deciding whether or not to attend Makaton training. The Taster gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, with the opportunity to learn a few signs and symbols too. Participants receive handouts covering the vocabulary they have learned and general information regarding further Makaton training and Makaton resources.