Connecting – Volunteer event organiser training and support program

Are you an event organiser or community volunteer working with events? Apply for some fantastic training opportunities below.

'Connecting' is a training and support program for Byron Shire event organisers who work with and support volunteers in managing events.

The series of events, workshops and a training program supports skill development in:

  • Volunteer and event management.
  • Building relationships across community.
  • Evaluating their events and activities. 

Regional Event Management Program

We recently requested expressions of interest for a scholarship to undertake the rEVENTS Academy Premium Accelerator Program.

15 existing and emerging events in the Byron Shire took part in this was a 10-week coaching and training course, focusing on increasing the event management skills. 

Event Management Bootcamp

This one-day event provided an overview of the rEVENTS Academy Premium Accelerator Program, led by rEVENTS Academy trainers in person in Mullumbimby.

Workshop series - Coming soon!

As part of the Connecting program, we will also be hosting a series of workshops in early-mid 2024.

Registrations for these events will open soon.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please sign up to our Events E Newsletter

Workshop topics

  • Anti-Racism eLearning course to improve understanding of racism and its impacts, as well as improve ability to address racist behaviours 
  • Accessible Festival and Events OR Disability Confidence Training (TBC)
  • Volunteer Management – Attain, Maintain & Retain Volunteers. 
  • Community Capacity Building. 

Funding

Connecting - building social cohesion through training and support for events - is being funded under the NSW Social Cohesion Grants Round 2- Unsung Heroes – Innovation in Volunteering

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Contact

Events Team

Email events@byron.nsw.gov.au

Phone 02 6626 7000

 

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