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Volunteer Centre Lewisham
2nd Floor Showroom
H E Olby
307-313 Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
London
SE13 6NW |
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Projects
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Pathways Project
The aim of the Pathways Project is to provide unemployed Lewisham borough residents with real
work prospects through a six month programme of voluntary work experience, skills training
and confidence-building.
Stages of the Project
The first stage of the programme will be for participants to work with the project staff to
agree a personal development plan, which takes into consideration what challenges each
individual faces in finding work, their interests and their experience and education.
The programme will require each person to commit at least 7 hours per week for 6 months to
volunteering; this will give them real work experience, seeing the challenges that can be
faced in the work place, identifying their strengths as well as areas for development. It
will also assist those who have been out of work for a long time, particularly due to health
issues, or with caring/parenting responsibilities, in identifying how much time they can
realistically work for.
During the six months of volunteering each participant will have access to confidence building
workshops and training including; CV writing, Interview skills and writing job applications.
Qualifications such as NVQ's are also available to participants who meet the criteria. Every
week we also run the WORKshop
a weekly space where participants can come to: Search for jobs (we have a copy of all major job
advertising newspapers), use the computers, find out about training, get advice on job
searching/CVs/application forms etc, search for volunteering opportunities and perhaps most
importantly support each other.
Who can join the Project?
The Pathways Project is open to all unemployed Lewisham Borough residents who are looking to
become work ready.
However we are particularly keen to work with:
- Long-term unemployed
- People who have been on incapacity benefit for more than 1 year
- People newly arrived to UK, in particular those with significant skills who need UK experience
- Young people who are not in training, education or employment
- People with low level mental health issues, such as low self-esteem, lack of confidence etc.
Follow your path
If you would like more information on the Project or to book a confidential interview please
call Russell on 020 8613 7113 or email russell@volunteercentrelewisham.org.uk
Training Available for Participants
WORKshop
- Search for jobs (we have a copy of all major job advertising newspapers)
- Use the computers
- Find out about training
- Get advice on job searching/CVs/application forms etc
- Search for volunteering opportunities
- Support each other
Every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm at the Volunteer Centre Lewisham
One session Workshops
These workshops cover employment issues that are essential for volunteers and those looking for paid work.
Health and Safety Awareness
- What is Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Fire Safety
- Computer Safety
What is Confidentiality?
- What is Confidentiality
- Confidentiality for Volunteers
- Confidentiality and Exceptions
- Data Protection Act
Equality and Diversity Awareness
- What is Equality and Diversity
- Reasons for Discrimination
- Equality and the Law
- Equality and Diversity Terms
Introduction to Office Skills
- Meeting and Greeting People
- Answering the Telephone
- Taking Messages
- Dealing with Difficult Situations– resolving conflict
Two session workshops
Interview Skills
- The Job Interview Process
- How to behave and how to prepare
- What to expect
- What are interviewers looking for?
- Typical questions
Communication and Presentation Skills
- What is communication?
- Listening skills
- Overcoming barriers to communication
- Why do we communicate?
- Sharing information
- Talking descriptively
- Common problems
- Formal presentation
Confidence-Building Workshops
"Employably You!"
- Finding your vocation - getting in touch with that which may fulfill you
- Identifying your transferable skills
- Confidence and preparation for interview
- Handling work environments & relationships
- Natural phases of employment - from the unknown to the known
- Success at work
- Coping strategies
Trainer: Gayle Wallace
Please click here for current training dates.
If you would like more information on the Project, available training or to book a confidential
interview please call Russell on 020 8613 7113 or email russell@volunteercentrelewisham.org.uk
To view the Pathways Project flyer please click here.
To view the WORKshop flyer please click here.
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