We are excited to be able to offer a programme of funded Social Action training and mentoring over the next few months, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
All the Small Things is a Social Action Hub. We help people to listen, be powerful and take action for change, both locally and nationally.
We are committed to positive social change and working for a more socially just, caring and cooperative society.
As members of the National Academy of Community Organising we offer training in the practice and principles of community organising.
Community Organising is the work of bringing people together to take action around their common concerns and overcome social injustice.
Community Organisers reach out and listen, connect and motivate people to build their collective power. When people are organised, communities get heard and power begins to shift creating real change for good.
Training:
Community Organising Taster Session
Wednesday 15th June 2022, 10am-12 noon, online
This short, free course is a two-hour online taster session that gives a broad overview of community organising. It is also an opportunity to meet and connect with others interested in learning more about community organising.
Listening Skills for Community Organising
Thursdays 23rd, 30th June and 7th July, 1-4.30pm online
This community organising course will help you to develop the skills and confidence to start listening to people in your community. It’s run over 3 session and there is the opportunity for some supported, practical listening experience in the community.
Building Power through Community Organising
Tuesdays 26th July, 2nd and 9th August, 1-4.30pm online
On this course you will explore and develop your understanding of power, which is what drives community organising: what power means and how power can be built in community to overcome social injustice and create change.
Action for change through Community Organising
Mondays 12th, 19th and 26th September, 1-4.30pm online
On this course you will explore how you can make change for good through collective action. You’ll learn how to develop a strategy for change based on listening, building people power and leadership and picking tactics and methods for action.
Support
Monthly Peer Support for Community Helpers
Next one, Thursday 16th June 1-3pm online
It is important that community helpers have support for their own wellbeing. We give people time to stop, think and share tips for looking after ourselves.
- We connect people together who are busy supporting people in their communities.
- We help people share their experiences and ideas, share information and resources.
- We work with local partner organisations to make sure people know where to get support and how to make a difference in their communities.
Small group mentoring sessions
Monthly, 1.5 hour session between June and September, online (spaces are limited).
Led by an experienced mentor, these sessions will:
- support you to develop your skills and confidence
- identify and reflect on your strengths
- help you to decide your own focus and set goals
- provide space to explore ways of dealing with community challenges
Connecting:
Online Tea Party
Tuesday 28th June, 2-3.30pm
An opportunity to gather with others to celebrate successes, encourage each other and highlight future training or support needs. This is a session for anyone connected to All the Small Things. It’s an opportunity to check in and network with one another. You might be a volunteer, community worker, previous course/event participant or partner organisation representative – all are welcome!
Local Organising Group for North Staffs
The Local Organising Group is for people who have done the Community Organising training and other people who are interested in taking action together.
The Local Organising Group has an Action Plan which is about supporting our communities with the challenges of COVID-19, poverty and loneliness.
If you would like to join or link with us please email: localorganisingnstaffs@gmail.com
Celebration Event
Late September 2022.
More details to follow soon!
Visit our Eventbrite home page which has all the courses and sessions listed for you to book your place.
To find out more and show your interest email us at allthesmallthingscic@gmail.com
We look forward to learning and working with you!
Penny, Carmel, Sarah, Cath, Lynne and Ros – the Social Action Hub team
Download our All the Small Things Social Action Hub current opportunities information.
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