Vital Skills: Matching and Endings

There wasn’t anything that I felt was unnecessary or not useful and the way the content was delivered was really engaging. The networking was also a bonus, I swapped emails with another delegate who is running a very similar project and we plan to get together soon!

Purpose of course

A well-considered matching procedure can support a project to achieve outcomes, retain volunteers, grow a positive reputation, and make a great impact on your community. This course reviews matching techniques, match aims and outcomes, and reviews endings of a match – when they may be beneficial or when they may be necessary.

Learning Objectives Include:

• To demonstrate an understanding of matching methods and their benefits
• To compare match meeting practice with attendees from other projects
• To create an efficient application process to improve the likelihood of a successful match
• To discuss methods for collecting and storing data
• To plan for match endings and design a positive procedure for your service

Resources and Additional Support

All attendees will gain access to our Matching and Endings delegate pack. This contains a range of supportive resources such as a match process evidence template, match cease template, guidance for ending a project, as well as members’ examples of good practice. All participants will be invited to submit their matching or endings procedures for a complementary audit with Befriending Networks, who will provide guidance and recommendations for improvement as appropriate.

Certificate of Completion

All participants of Vital Skills have the opportunity to earn a certificate of attendance by completing the summative assessment to evidence their learning on the course.

Questions?

Not sure if this course is right for you? Want to ask questions? Contact the course facilitator via email at Victoria@befriending.co.uk