Connecting – Volunteer event organiser training and support program

'Connecting' was a training and support program for Byron Shire event organisers who work with and support volunteers in managing events.

The series of events, workshops and a training program supported skill development in:

• Volunteer and event management.
• Building relationships across community.
• Evaluating their events and activities. 

This included the following initiatives:

• Networking event for local event organisers in collaboration with the Brunswick Picture House.
• Event Management Bootcamp - one day event led by rEvents Academy trainers.
• Regional Event Management Program for 15 existing and emerging events in the Byron Shire.
• Workshop series covering Disability Confidence, Community Capacity Building, Accessible Festivals & Events, Volunteer Management and Anti-Racism.

Funding

Connecting - building social cohesion through training and support for events - was funded under the NSW Social Cohesion Grants Round 2- Unsung Heroes – Innovation in Volunteering