BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN URL:https://www.yoursu.org/ents/event/ics/12298/ VERSION:2.0 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:Workshop: Get Ready to Volunteer in Schools (12298) BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:GMT Standard Time X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=4SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Coventry University (Coventry campus) CATEGORIES:CU Coventry CATEGORIES:Skills CREATED:20260209T105421 DESCRIPTION:Practical training on safeguarding\, communication\, classroom management and confidence to prepares you for impactful volunteering pla cements in local schools.\n\nhttps://www.yoursu.org/events/23940/12298/\n DTEND:20260211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T232147Z DTSTART:20260211T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T111742 LOCATION:Richard Crossman 213 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop: Get Ready to Volunteer in Schools UID:830a3654-daf1-42a9-8757-6d85ef0f1a51 URL:https://www.yoursu.org/events/23940/12298/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Practical training on safeguarding\, communication\, c lassroom management and confidence to prepares you for impactful voluntee ring placements in local schools.

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https://www.yoursu.org/events/23940/12298/

Interested in volunteering in Coventry primary and secondary schools thr ough our School Experiences programme? Whether you'\;re reading to pup ils\, supporting teachers in class\, or helping with wide-ranging extracu rricular activities\, this 4-hour workshop equips you with everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

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What You'\;ll Cover:\n\n

Safeguarding essentials: DBS process (we cover the cost) \, child protection basics\, and school protocol
Communication skills: Engaging different year groups\, managing group dynamics\, adapt ing for EAL and neurodiverse pupils
Practical delivery: Unders tanding lesson planning\, behaviour management tips\, backup strategies f or common challenges
Logistics: Our school partners\, types of experience\, dress code\, what to bring\, school expectations
Career benefits: How to turn placements into CV and LinkedIn content

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Perfect for:

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Students wanting hands-on e xperience with children and young people
Anyone building trans ferable skills (leadership\, communication\, resilience)
Those considering teaching\, youth work\, or any other career working with chi ldren and young people

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Why Volunteer in Schools?

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Gain 10+ hours of practical experience for your CV
Work with local Coventry schools \;
Build confidence spea king to groups and managing challenging situations
Make a genu ine difference to local pupils while boosting your employability

Next Steps:
\nPlaces are limited so book now to avoid disa ppointment. DBS checks arranged post-workshop (fully funded). First volun teering placements start in March.