Volunteer Learning & Development Nick Glover – Quality & Training Manager

Learning Objectives Identify some learning & development goals. Identify and overcome any barriers to achieving your goals. Know what to consider when completing your own plan. Feel even more prepared to make the most of your trip overseas!

Personal Development Be more patient Be more accepting of other people Be a better listener Be more aware of other people Be able to take decisions by myself Be more confident talking to new people Be more confident in presenting or talking publicly Be more flexible and open minded Be able to look at things differently Be able to manage my time better Be able to cook, clean and look after my own place

Knowledge Understand the importance of education, especially for girls Know about life in _______(country) , issues people face and how they think Know how to deal with social situations and etiquette in _______(country) Understand how people from _______(country) feel about my home country Know how to cook meals from _______(country) Know how to speak some _________ (language or dialect) Know about the history or current affairs in _______(country) Know how to travel, make bookings and get around

Skills Decision making Communication Empathy Independence Confidence Conflict management Decision making Communication Empathy Independence   Initiative Leadership Open mindedness Planning & organising Problem solving Relationship building Resilience Resourcefulness Tolerance

Core Competencies Cross Cultural Awareness Adaptability Team working Self-Awareness Commitment Communication

SMART Goals Significant Motivational Achievable Realistic Time based.

Examples “Learn about a new culture by immersing myself within the local community. Within my first month on the placement I will have organised a local social event.” “To become more independent by taking responsibility for myself and others. By the of my placement I will have set up and led a regular sports group.”

Learning Objectives Identify some learning & development goals. Identify and overcome any barriers to achieving your goals. Know what to consider when completing your own plan. Feel even more prepared to make the most of your trip overseas!

Thank you…any questions?