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Skills Register
Over the past few months we have asked our members if they had any skills which they were prepared to share with other groups.
Below is the skills register up to January 2020. If you want help with any particular area please email us at info@naturalkirklees.org and we will ask the person supplying the expertise to contact you.
Click here to view: Skills register
Visit SiteEvents Planning – Guidance from Kirklees Council
If you are thinking of holding an event on Kirklees Green Space, Park or other Kirklees venue the link below will help you:
Friends groups can approach their volunteer coordinator for guidance, don’t forget you need insurance, complete an application form and ensure a risk assessment has been carried out.
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/outdoor-events/index.aspx
Visit SiteDBS – Disclosure and Barring Service
If you are working with children and vulnerable adults you need to check out the site below.
The DBS link https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
There is also help at dbs.@kirklees.gov.uk
This may also be helpful: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-advice-and-support/community-group-help.aspx
Visit SiteManagement Plans – Assistance if required
Rod Payne,Upper Dearne Woodlands Conservation Group, has kindly offered to help groups draw up management plans in the Kirklees area. Rod gave a talk after our AGM on Thursday 29 November 2018. An example of Rod’s plan is show below. If you want to contact Rod rod@rodpayne69.plus.com
Visit SiteFind Volunteers on “Do It”
Do It is an established website which used to be managed by organisations like Voluntary Action Kirklees. You can now join and post your volunteering and job opportunities yourself directly on the site.
Visit Site