GEON training can provide bespoke training packages, free of charge, to volunteers and voluntary groups across Gateshead.
The training can be in different subjects, at different levels and delivered in different locations to suit individual organisations and groups.
There are some pilot projects being delivered specifically aiming to reach certain areas to evaluate how it goes.
At the moment GEON are able to offer, FREE of charge, training in the following areas:
- Safeguarding - prevent duty, embedding into a work and personal situation, safeguarding, what It means to you and the wider employer or voluntary organisation, online safety, how to protect yourselves and others.
- Mental health - Stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia and eating disorders. Employers and voluntary organisations are seeing a rise in mental health issues across their workforce. Awareness and be able to spot signs of the above issues and signpost people to organisations that can support them.
- Digital Skills - Find and use information through digital platforms, safety and security when using data and digital devices, communicating and collaborating online via email. Social media, using work processing software, using a computer.
The training areas above will be accredited qualifications through TQUK.
If you would like to get involved as an organisation or as an individual please let us know.