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20.12.10

Destination London, Be Inspired, Get Involved! - Volunteer Training Programme Released

In October the West of England Sport Trust and Team West of England launch a brand new Volunteering Programme; Destination London, Be Inspired, Get Involved! offering a FREE training to local volunteers.

The programme aims to increase the number and up skill volunteers within the West of England. Working in partnership with Filton College a training programme has been put together that will help develop and enhance the skills of local volunteers.

If you have applied to become a London 2012 Games Maker and are invited to the selection date for interview these skills and knowledge could enhance your chance in being selected to become a Games Maker.

The training will consists of a BTEC level 2 in ‘Understanding Stewarding in Spectator Events’ and workshops in customer care, hospitality and leadership.

The BTEC course will be ran 3 times, each for two evenings a week for 5 weeks, with the first course starting on 18th January 2011. Workshops are being run across March and June.

Spaces are limited so if you are interested please return your application form as soon as possible.

Please find attached to this news article the programme flyer and application form.

For more Information please contact:

Sarah Casselden
Workforce Development Officer (Wesport)
E: sarah.casselden@uwe.ac.uk
T: 0117 328 6257

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