About the event

BBOWT's aim is to empower more local groups to take action for nature on their patch. At this interactive session we will help you develop your skills and confidence in leading groups. 

This workshop will cover:

• Leadership qualities
• Motivations and leadership styles
• The leader’s role
• Health & Safety
• Planning & leading a group
• Tools talks
• Challenging situations

The learning objectives for the day are:

• Understand volunteers’ motivations
• Understanding group dynamics and the roles group members can play
• Learning to delegate
• Understanding the importance of planning
• Understanding and applying risk assessments and other safety processes
• Increased confidence in leading groups

*This event is jointly run by BBOWT's Community Network, and The Chalk, Cherries and Chairs Landscape Partnership Scheme, made possible by funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund*