new leader training

This autumn, Woodcraft Folk's development team are running a series of webinars to share good practice from around our movement, and give volunteers the knowledge and resources to make our vision of Widening Participation a reality.

Sessions in this series include:

What was Leader Training at Cudham like?

On Friday 7 September I travelled to Cudham Environmental Activity Centre, which was easy to reach by public transport. The venue and the setting were beautiful. Walking there from the bus stop I saw three deer and two frogs!

Training was very good and varied, great stuff on safe guarding and lovely ideas for games and having a go at writing a plan and risk assessment for an activity.

Woodcraft Folk wants to hear the views of members across the UK on the training that we offer, and how this needs to change and improve to meet the needs of our groups. 

London region will be a hosting a one day 'New leader training' at 66 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall SW8 1RL. The venue is only a 5 min walk from the tube and main line station. For those who plan to drive there is off street parking on request.  

Places are still available on our forthcoming leader training weekend in Febraury, which will take place at the Darsham Country Centre in Suffolk.

The training is suitable for new and existing volunteers working with any of our age groups. Participants will have the chance to share challenges and solutions, as welll as learn practical tips and techniques for managing your group, keeping young people safe, and planning an engaging programme.

Are you new to volunteering with Woodcraft Folk? 

Have you been involved for a while but want to learn more? 

Our New Leader Training weekends are a great way to learn more about Woodcraft Folk, share ideas with new leaders from across the UK, and a gain the skills and confidence to lead engaging activities for children. 

People who come to our training sessions say they feel more confident and more able to lead activities at group. 

On this page you will find the handouts, notes and planning documents needed to run a leader training weekend.