A message from Thames 21

Please note: This course training session is intended for local residents of Beckenham Place Park as a priority.

We are looking to train future River Action Leaders!

Take part in Thames21’s flagship course: Leading Action for Healthy Rivers.

Find out everything you need to know to safely lead groups of volunteers to help improve our waterways.

Topics will include Risk Assessments, Leadership Skills, Event Planning, and Volunteer Coordination.

This NCFE accredited course provides everything you need to plan and run safe, effective and enjoyable community and volunteer waterway improvements, from litter picks, citizen science, community events and river restoration works.

The Leading Action for Healthy Rivers course empowers you to take affirmative independent action by setting up your own River Action Group (RAG) or joining an already established one in a more proactive role.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May

Independent citizen-led initiatives are essential to increasing the resilience of our rivers and to protect them. We cannot wait for authorities or government agencies to take the necessary action on our rivers, and after accreditation, you will be part of a growing number of citizen scientists, activists and community groups making a real difference to their environment.

After accreditation, if you follow our guidelines, any community event that you run will be covered by Thames21’s public liability insurance, providing legal protection and peace of mind for yourself and any volunteers taking part.

This course also provides a pathway to register as a Thames21 Event Support Contractor (ESC): a freelance role, assisting Thames21’s diverse and expanding work. ESC’s are paid above the London living wage and are vital to Thames21’s work. Working for Thames21 as an ESC provides valuable, hands-on leadership skills, and experience for those wishing to gain employment in the conservation or charity sector.

Leading Action for Healthy Rivers is much more than picking up litter.

The course includes two days of tuition, a practical handbook, additional learning resources, coursework to support your event, leadership development and accreditation.

Leading-Action-for-Healthy-Rivers_course-overview-from-Training-Pack-2020.pdf (thames21.org.uk)

Location:
Nor @ The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Cottage 3
The Homesteads
Beckenham Place Park
Beckenham
London
BR3 1SY