Background
Living Life to the Full is one of the world’s most used wellbeing support packages. It is delivered online or in-person over six 1.5 hour sessions and helps participants work out why they feel as they do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm and tackle upsetting thoughts using everyday non-complex language.
There are two courses;
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Living Life to the Full (LLTTF) - for low mood and stress
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Reclaim Your Life (RYL) - for those living with long term health conditions
The Train the Trainer (TtT) course trains people to become Community Trainers and deliver one of the above courses across Greater Manchester on a non-commercial basis.
Further information on Living Life to the Full can be found here.
There are currently no upcoming training dates, please complete the Expression of Interest form to be informed of future Living Life to the Full (LLTTF) and Reclaim Your Life (RYL) training dates.
What we're looking for in a Community Trainer
A Community Trainer will:
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Have a basic knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues.
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Have experience of delivering training in a community or professional setting.
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Be committed to providing an interactive and flexible learning environment.
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Have experience of managing group dynamics and of responding to individual learning styles, personalities and approaches.
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Be committed to reflecting on and improving your delivery skills on an ongoing basis.
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Must be part of a VCFSE or public sector organisation
What does the Train the Trainer (TtT) course entail?
The course is delivered over one day and aims to increase your confidence, knowledge and skills when delivering Living Life to the Full or Reclaim your Life to the public.
Community Trainers will be expected to:
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Pre-read a number of online resources before their Train the Trainer course.
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Attend and actively participate in the one day Train the Trainer course. You must attend for the full day.
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Engage with your Lead Trainer who will provide you with two hours of post-training support.
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Deliver 'Living Life to the Full' or 'Reclaim your Life' to communities in Greater Manchester within eight weeks of completing the course.
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Ensure participants complete pre and post course evaluation forms.
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Attend online Community of Practice meetings for Community Trainers (every 6-8 weeks).
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Facilitate the Lead Trainer to observe one of your LLTTF or RYL delivery sessions to aid post-training support
Want to get involved?
Once you submit your expression of interest this will be reviewed by GMCVO. If you are eligible we will pass your contact details to a Lead Trainer who will be in touch to arrange a remote interview. Once approved to attend the Train the Trainer course you will be sent an event registration link and other relevant information by GMCVO.
There is an opportunity for VCFSE organisations to apply for a grant of £1,200 to deliver a full course of 'Living Life to the Full' or 'Reclaim your Life' once their member of staff or volunteer has completed the Train the Trainer course. Further details will be provided following completion of the course.
If you are interest in either LLTTF or RYL but unable to make the current course dates, please check back for further training date or use the webform here and we will be in touch when the next dates have been arranged.
