Inclusion in Volunteering Workshop

This free ‘Inclusion in Volunteering’ training workshop is designed to equip leaders of volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to maximise volunteer engagement and streamline management processes. Participants will explore key concepts, best practices, and practical strategies for effectively managing volunteer programs.

It is based on research carried out for Volunteer Now and Volunteer Ireland by Conor Scully of the School of Policy and Practice, DCU Institute of Education.

Course objectives:

  • Understand the importance of volunteer engagement and its impact on organisational success.
  • Learn effective strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers.
  • Explore tools and techniques for streamlining volunteer management processes.
  • Develop an action plan for enhancing volunteer engagement within their organisations.

Art Workshop with Razieh at Antrim Library

Razieh will be joining us in Antrim library to hold a special Art Workshop. Come along and meet the artist and learn some tips and techniques during this special session.

Razieh draws acrylic paintings on stones and pieces of wood and makes them into decorative art or jewellery and recently exhibited at Garden Show Ireland and holds workhops. Razieh Mirzaee arrived from Iran in February 2023 alongside four brothers and sisters. The family previously lived in Iran, before settling in Antrim, but five siblings still remain there

Please note spaces are limited.  Please contact the library to reserve your spot.  This event is in partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Small World Café

A cafe style workshop will provide a safe space for participants to meet people from different backgrounds and parts of the world.

Explore TOGETHER: World of Art

The Hen Shed will participate in these workshops that will introduce them to Lippan Art – which will allow them to explore the Indian Culture through an enjoyable medium.

Perfect Space

In Your Space Circus will work with up to four schools to examine how our shard spaces can influence the way we look at the world and how the way we look at the world can influence our shared space. Part circus workshop, part comic art workshop. All fun!!

Contact: ciaran@inyourspaceni.org for more information.

Slieve Gullion Good Relations Funding Fair

Funders from across the area will come along to speak to the general public about how to access and apply for their funding. Funders who will present include; The Executive Office, Community Relations Council and The Department for Foreign Affairs, Ireland.

A number of agencies who support community organisations to complete and draw Down funding will also be there to provide advice and guidance.

This event is open to all Community and Sporting Groups and Voluntary Sector Organisations.

Green Gym @ Cultra

Make the most of volunteer opportunities at Ulster Folk Museum.

Come along on Friday 22nd September and help us bring our cottage gardens back to life, growing the heritage fruit and vegetables they would have produced over 100 years ago.

The session is from 10am – 3pm. Come for a couple of hours during that window or bring a packed lunch and stay for the full session.

See link below for more information and details on how to register.

Which Benefits are right for you? Find out in Lisburn City Library

Come along to Lisburn City Library where Carol McCabe from Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh will discuss:
Benefit entitlement, Universal Credit, Disability benefits, Contribution based benefits, Housing benefits.  All are welcome and booking is desirable.

Cultural Awareness Training

This training is for Northern Trust staff group and aims to give participants an insight into what cultural diversity is, why cultural awareness is important, things to consider when working with individuals from other cultures and potential areas for misunderstanding. Participants will gain knowledge and skills required to work effectively with a diverse range of service users and to develop their cultural competency. This training should positively contribute towards the sense of togetherness encouraged by Good Relations week 2023.

African Drumming and Storytelling

If you’ve ever wanted to make a racket in a library now is your chance.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with Libraries NI invite you to come along to our African Drumming and Storytelling event at Antrim Library.

Come along, make some noise and hear some African themed stories. Suitable for all age groups, children must be accompanied by an adult.

When: Saturday 23th September 2023, 10am – 12pm
Where: Antrim Library, 10 Railway St, Antrim BT41 4AE

For more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk