The following is a list of youth and community training courses currently available. This is not an exhaustive list but will hopefully provide you with a starting point.
At the bottom of this page you can download a matrix grid that has been written specifically for volunteers interested in undertaking some training. The grid will provide you with information on training options, the time required, cost, accredited and who to contact.
Local Education Authority: Check out your local Education Authority as it may offer introductory youth and community work courses. These are often free of charge.
Spectrum: Spectrum is a course that was developed ecumenically and aims to provide basic training for those working with young people in the Church. If you are interested in Spectrum contact your District Training and Development Officer.
On-line training www.spectrumonline.org.uk
The YMCA George Williams, St. Martins and Westhill colleges all offer part time or distance learning courses, for contact details continue down this page and you will find them listed under fulltime youth and community.
Engage! National Certificate in Christian Youth Work. Centre for Youth Ministry.
Tel No. 01793 418336. Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
YMCA: BA and BA Honors in Informal and Community Education (Fulltime and part time.) YMCA George Williams College, 199 Freemasons Road, Canning Town, London, E16 3PY. Tel No: 0207 540 4900. Email: admin@ymcagwa.u-net.com.
Goldsmiths: DipHE, in Community and Youth Work. Goldsmiths College PACE Community and Youth Work, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW. Tel No. 0207 919 7844.
St. Martins: Dip/HE Community and Youth Studies. St. Martin's College, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD. Tel No. 0113 2832600.
Westhill: DipHE/B Phil in Community, Play and Youth Studies. University of Birmingham, Westhill, Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LL. Tel No. 0121 415 2246.
BA (Hons) youth and community work and applied theology. Centre for youth ministry validated by Oxford Brookes University. Tel No. 01793 418336. Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Oasis DipHE/BA(Hons) in Youth Work and Ministry. Validated by the Wales Youth Agency. Oasis Trust, 115 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 OAX. Tel.020 7450 9000