ACERT has been commissioned by the Council of Europe, to organise two free residential training courses for Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community members who are either employed or volunteer as mediators. Mediators facilitate understanding and dialogue between Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and public institutions such as health, housing, education and social services. The course will be delivered by three UK based trainers Sybil Lee, Maneka Tohani and Lisa Hall. This is an important opportunity, although we have been given a very tight timeframe; the first 4 day residential course begins on 4th December 2012.
We want to make sure all community members whose work (paid or voluntary) includes mediation are aware of this course and have the opportunity to apply. If you are a mediator, please apply online today; you can modify your application later but let us know you're interested. If you know of other people who may want to join us, please forward this email to them or suggest they visit the ACERT website.
There are 27 places for applicants from across the UK and if selection is necessary, it will be made on 15th November. Our priority in making a selection will be to ensure all communities and geographical areas are fairly represented.
Margaret Wood (Course organiser)
info@acert.org.uk
Who should apply
A mediator is a person whose work involves promoting communication and understanding between members of Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities and any public authority, such as schools, health services, council departments, government agencies, landlords. The course is primarily for community members.
Are you a member of the Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities?
Do you, in the course of your work, promote understanding between Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities and public bodies?
Would you benefit from a total of seven days, high quality residential training, completely free of charge?
Could you be available between the 4th and 8th of December 2012, and a follow-up course in March 2013?
Do you fancy a trip to Brussels in January?
"The real intercultural mediator has a good knowledge of the “cultural codes” of the community and of the institution, is impartial and focused on improving communication and cooperation and on stimulating both parties to take responsibility and to be actively involved in a change process"
Read online.
When, where, how
Participants will be expected to attend both training sessions and carry out work-related follow up activities in between.
Training Session 1:
When: December 4th - 8th 2012
Where: Luther King House
Brighton Grove
off Wilmslow Road
Manchester M14 5JP
Tel: 0161 224 6404
Arrive during the afternoon December 4th. Leave after breakfast on December 8th (or late afternoon on December 7th).
Employers will be invited to attend on one day to help them understand the potential of the training you have received.
Brussels visit:
10 participants will go to Brussels in January to meet other trainees from across Europe to share experiences.
Training Session 2:
March 2013 (3 days, 3 nights). Details to be arranged after Session 1.
The training sessions, including full board mostly in single en-suite rooms, are free of charge
Travel expenses will be reimbursed
Participants should be:
working in a paid or voluntary position in a role that helps others from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities to access services e.g. education, healthcare and help in finding employment and accommodation
from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller backgrounds
from anywhere in the UK.
There are up to 27 places available.
Participants will be awarded Council of Europe ROMED certification upon completion of the course.
Apply here
Closing date for applications 15 November 2012
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