NEW FOR 2023: This new training on equality, diversity and inclusion is informed by a recent survey conducted among previous training attendees.

Inequalities and exclusion in society exist in the voluntary sector as they do in any other sector. Trustees, volunteers, and staff within the voluntary sector may not always reflect the communities our organisations serve.

Volunteers, staff, and others involved in voluntary work may also experience discrimination, prejudice, and harassment because of who they are, and because of the groups and communities that they are associated with. Because of this, people are prevented from accessing opportunities, resources, and decision-making spaces equitably.

Everyone deserves to be treated equally, fairly and with dignity. To achieve change, voluntary organisations as well as any other organisation have the responsibility to recognise and understand how people are excluded and disadvantaged, and then change their ways of working and behaviours to become more inclusive.

By becoming aware of the existing barriers that exclude people and by working towards removing them, voluntary organisations can become more effective at changing communities for the better.

This is a virtual workshop, which will take place via zoom.

By the end of the workshop you will:

• have an increased understanding of legal responsibilities related to equality, diversity and inclusion
• have explored beliefs, values and attitudes that drive behaviour including unconscious bias
• learned how to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion issues confidently and develop cultural competence in your organisation
• identified how your organisation can foster an inclusive environment to improve diversity

This will also be an opportunity to work with others from across the region.