Disabled People Promoting Independence and Change

Training Opportunities for Volunteers

All SYCIL Volunteers can access our normal training programme and take part in as many training sessions as they wish.   But we have specific training sessions for Volunteers too and below.  If you are not a Volunteer at SYCIL but would like to find out more about Volunteering or just attend any of the training sessions please contact Jane Kidd at jane.k@sycil.org or on 01302 89 29 49.

11 January - 2.00 pm  to 4.00 pm - Introduction to Personal Budgets

18 January - 10.00 am  to 1.00 pm -  An Introduction to the NHS and Social Care Complaints -  Delivered by  Irwin Mitchell Solicitor

26 January - 10.30 am to 4.30 pm -  Lone Worker Safety/Dealing with difficult people

• What can trigger aggressive behaviour
• Recognising the signs of aggression developing
• Describe the importance of using effective communication skills
• Defusing a difficult situation
• Practical personal safety
• Dynamic risk assessments
• Risk reduction tools
• Examining potential risks to staff
• The legal framework with regards to the use of force

1 February - time tbc - Introduction to Mentoring - Delivered by Stuart Powell Associates

Do you think you would like to become a volunteer mentor at SYCIL?
Would you like to have a mentor yourself?

Are you:
• Someone is a good listener and can empathize with Disabled People through personal experience?
• Someone who is an expert through personal experience?
• Someone who can help you be more independent and have more choice?

A word from some of our volunteers:

Lawrence Collins

 

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 Rochelle Dawes

  Hi, I’m Rochelle one of volunteers in the Choosing Independence Project here at South Yorkshire Centre for Inclusive Living. The reasons I became a volunteer were huge; most considerably I wished to give something back to society. Being a Disabled person my entire life, I would hope that I could empathise with every individual I come across; in the various jobs I undertake or participate in as a volunteer. I became a peer mentor as part of my role, which I feel is fundamental in assisting others gain the confidence to achieve their goal(s), whatever their ability may be. In addition I also support staff in the organising of events, going out to talk to groups, general admin, UK online and steering groups: there really is something to suit everyone.

Nicola Dove

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Brian Rawson

   Hi, I am Brian, I am married to Yvonne who I met on the internet some 8 years ago. We both enjoy days out, the theatre and bingo! I have been a volunteer in some form or another since I began volunteering at SYCIL over 10 years ago.This proved to be a very good move as my confidence & personal development soared.

While I have been at SYCIL I have done many different courses including Disability Equality Training, which led to me becoming a DET Trainer and which I very much enjoy doing.

Andy Webb

   My Name is Andy Webb and I have been a Volunteer at SYCIL for a few years now; I have to be honest and say that up to around 3 years ago I didn't even know that SYCIL existed, I am so pleased to have become involved with it though. The work we do as volunteers can be very varied and interesting from planning events on all aspects of Disability and Independent living to training courses on such subjects as Peer Mentoring and Disability Equality run by volunteers. We are basically a user lead organisation who support and help Disabled people to live their lives and also support each other through good and bad times; we are a Team here at SYCIL and everyday is different, which I suppose makes the organization the special entity that it is.

Nikki Webber

   Hi, my name is Nikki Webber, I am currently continuing the work that SYCIL gave me the courage to get involved in.  I now work with various organisations including the Police and local schools, presenting my own unique show based on my experiences as a Disabled person with brain damage. 

When I was 9 years old I was knocked down by a car and suffered severe brain damage which has taught me a lot about how to deal with life.

SYCIL has always been there for me to help aid my weaknesses.  A few of my ultimate achievements include my Tower Trek, Road Safety Website: www.NikkiWebber.co.uk, Radio Show and my MBE award. 

SYCIL has shown me the yellow brick road and I have gained courage, knowledge, skills and independence from it.  To me SYCIL also means Supporting Yourself 2 Continue Independent Living.