Training Events

Training weekends for Formation Camps.
VIDES UK runs training weekends to train volunteers to plan and prepare a VIDES project for children and young people in their local community.

• To plan and prepare a VIDES project.
• To build relationships and a commitment to each other.
• To learn and experience the Salesian way of working with children and young people.
• To have fun.
• To work as a team.
• To belong to VIDES UK.

To see some photos from the 2007 training weekends click here

Training weekends for Africa Project.
VIDES UK runs three training weekends throughout the year to prepare volunteers for the Africa Project.

• To plan and prepare for the three week project in Africa.
• To build positive relationships between the UK and Kenyan volunteers.
• To explore cultural diversity between Africa and the UK.
• To have fun.
• To work as a team.
• To explore strategies for fundraising.

VIDES View Weekend.
The VIDES View Weekend brings together young people (16+ years) from around the UK who want to find out about the work of VIDES, with a view to becoming volunteers in the future. At the View Weekend you will have the opportunity to learn about VIDES and how it works and hear the 'stories' of VIDES volunteers who have been part of Formation Camps in the UK or enjoyed an experience abroad with VIDES. The View Weekend gives you the opportunity to take part in a fun-filled weekend of team building activities and workshops, with plenty of time to socialise and make new friends.
To share in the experience of last year's View Weekend click here.

VIDES '4 U' Weekend.
The VIDES '4 U' weekend is an opportunity for volunteers to come together to share their VIDES experiences and to find out what is on offer for the coming year.

To share in the experience of last year's '4 U' Weekend click here.