COPortland

Portland Community Organisers

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Today marks the end of a journey for @drsymes and Community Organisers, but the beginning of a new one for him as he takes on his new role @mencap_charity

From all of the #CommunityOrganisers family - thank you for your tireless work and effort.

Good Luck!

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It is often true that we don't put our own wellbeing high enough on our list of #priorities in #communitywork
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#communityorganising #communityorganizing #healthyboundaries #communityengagement #wellbeing #personaldevelopment

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It is always challenging to set and maintain boundaries around our time, but this can be especially hard for those doing #communitywork
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#communityorganising #communityorganizing #healthyboundaries #communityengagement #wellbeing #personaldevelopment

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There is still time to sign up to this weeks webinar on POWER
Facilitated by @NickGardham will explore why power is at the heart of #communityorganising and how we can build collective power. https://t.co/IimoHPbvtQ
#power #collectivepower #communityorganizing #webinar #CPN

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There is still time to sign up...

LEVEL 2/3 AWARD IN #COMMUNITYORGANISING
Starting 6th December 2022 on Zoom.
Sessions run once a fortnight from 9.30am to 12.30pm for 12 sessions #training #communityorganizing #listening #communityengagement #CPN
https://t.co/rSYWFnaBr8

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Our Community Practitioners' Network (CPN) brings together community practitioners from across the UK providing expert input through webinars alongside an informal space to come together, reflect and listen to each other's experiences
Find out more here https://t.co/xfceHWBiR7

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There is still time to register for Wednesdays Webinar 'STRATEGY FOR CHANGE', facilitated by @NickGardham of Community Organisers

https://t.co/7Bg3rYShUB
#cotraining #CPN #communityorganizing #communityorganising #socialinjustice #CostOfLivingCrisis #createchange #leadchange

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Sign-up to this online guest lecture, featuring @TCCWales and @NavaLorenzo from Italy.
The session will draw on their vast amount of experience of #communityorganising with #youngpeople.

https://t.co/4ZXGghAqsc

#communityorganizing #socialsustainability #CPN #socialinjustice

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As #JoCox famously commented "We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us".
Together we will look at what we are all doing to bridge the divide and bring people together.
With @pennyccu of @JoCoxFoundation #moreincommon https://t.co/tBTHK9yV5m

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“Community work should be seen as a career aspiration, not a career sacrifice”

That’s why we are working with Prof. Tim Luckhurst of @durham_uni to develop a graduate programme ensuring #LevellingUp promotes economic growth AND builds social capital

https://t.co/bRej276SW9

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We all need the tools for building our own personal resilience.
Join us next Tuesday for this #widerconversation on Mental Pressures and Personal Resilience #personalresilience #mentalpressures #communityorganising #communitydevelopment #CPN

https://t.co/Yk8t2pdOhV

[The Annexe @The_Annexe]

@corganisers @RishiSunak @Camerados_org @LACNetworkUK @betterwaynetwrk @GoodThingsFdn @FeedingBritain @appgleftbehind @LocalTrust @traceyherald @fuel_bank @MartinSLewis @HartActionLab can you give this a share please?

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We are excited to announce that in partnership with @jrf_uk and our network of #SocialActionHubs we are launching our latest #NationalListeningCampaign to hear the voices of those on the margins and build a shared mandate to collectively organise around.

https://t.co/YV97HIBy8C

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Our next CPN webinar is facilitated by @NickGardham and will look at leadership, active listening, conflict and strategies to deal with conflict, managing difficult participants and designing a good facilitation guide.

Book your place https://t.co/5Cr2PqEW2C

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Big shout out to our friends @Camerados_org who are urging is all to find the time and space for each other today on #BlueMonday

So grab a brew, join @MaffPotts and crew and be a bit more #camerado

[COPortland @COPortland]

Something that we all need to be aware of and thinking about. #mentalpressures have a habit of sneaking up on us! #avoidingburnout #burnout #mentalhealth #lookafteryourself

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Avoiding Burnout in Community Work
The last two years have put unprecedented pressure on those working in and with communities.

How can we avoid burnout and look after ourselves personally and professionally #community #burnout #COVID19 #WorkLifeBalance https://t.co/BbSdxfUr28

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We are looking ahead to January at our Webinar series and would love you to tell us:

What topics would you like a webinar on?

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CLIMATE CHANGE: CREATING A GLOBAL CITIZENS ASSEMBLY
Free guest speaker event with @evalovesdakar and @susan00lee of @_GlobalAssembly Nov 22nd 1pm GMT

Register here: https://t.co/5N2KNTuIXG

#GlobalAssembly #COP26 #ActNow #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #globalcitizen #CPN

[COPortland @COPortland]

Over 21 workshops! The Framework Focus workshops are worth the entrance fee alone! https://t.co/taNgI5qWf2

#communityorganising #framework #socialchange #leadership #listening #reach #connect #power #strategy #connect #organise #communityorganizing #ECON #Organize

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CO21: THE POSITIVE POWER OF PLACE
Claim your ticket now https://t.co/iIQxhzdr5A

FRAMEWORK FOCUS (9 x 60-minute sessions, over 4 days)
Join Nick Laffan (Head of the National Academy of Community Organising) for a series of interactive workshops, focusing on the CO Framework.

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EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS TODAY! https://t.co/iIQxhzdr5A
Workshop Focus - The Role of Faith in Place
Facilitated by Jenny Sinclair from @T4CG
Wed 22nd September, 2pm
How does faith contribute to creating thriving places?#faith #communityorganising #communityorganizing #CO21