Alliance Facilitator Training
Who Should Apply?
Are you an educator at heart? Have you always wanted to facilitate workshops or lunch-and-learns for your local? Or maybe you’d like to gain the skills to host a discussion after your Annual General Meeting (AGM)? Do you think education is key to getting members involved in our union?
The BC Region is seeking to create a network of Alliance Facilitators committed to building union engagement through member-to-member education. This course will train members in the principles and practices of varying methods of union education and facilitation. Participants will learn how to deliver short (3 hours or less) workshops that deal with issues of key importance to our members.
Please note! Taking this course involves a long-term commitment. You should only apply if you are willing to take the plunge. After this training, you will undertake a certification process where you will practice your facilitation skills with the support of the PSAC’s Regional Education Officer and Regional Representatives. Once you are certified, you will develop an annual work plan to put your skills into practice.
Pre-Requisites: To be considered for this course, applicants must have completed the Talking Union Basics (TUB) or the National Aboriginal People’s Circle (NAPC) course, or have equivalent union or community experience.
Selection Process: Participant selections will be made with a view to having equitable representation from components, directly chartered locals, geographic areas, young workers and the five equity seeking groups (women, LGBT members, racialized members, Aboriginal members, and members with disabilities). Consideration will also be given to past and present union, community and social justice activism.
Course Schedule: The course will start on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 9 a.m. and will conclude on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 4 p.m. There will be an evening event during the course.
Location: The course will be held at the Radisson Airport Hotel at 8181 Cambie Road in Richmond, BC.
Hotel Accommodation: This is an in-residence course so guest room reservations will be arranged for all participants. The number of nights’ accommodation will be based on the transportation arrangements and/or the distance from the hotel. The PSAC will cover the costs for the room and taxes. Participants are responsible for any other costs (movies, room service, mini-bar, etc.).
Transportation: Transportation expenses will be covered by the PSAC in accordance with the PSAC Travel Policy.
Meals and Incidentals: Participants will receive a meal allowance and incidental allowance in accordance with the PSAC Travel Policy.
Wages: PSAC will cover the loss of salary in accordance with current practices. Successful applicants will need to apply for leave without pay.
Family Care: Costs incurred for family care while attending this course will be reimbursed in accordance with the PSAC Family Care Policy which can be found at: http://psacunion.ca/family-care-policy .
Scent Free: All PSAC courses are scent free and participants are asked to use unscented products. The PSAC Statement on Scent Free Environments is included for your reference in the application form.
So how do I apply? Please complete the online application form. A printed version of this form is available from the Vancouver Regional Office. Please call 604-430-5631 or 1-800-663-1655 and request it. The form can also be provided in an alternate print format (Braille) upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact Deb Seaboyer, BC Regional Education Officer at the Vancouver Regional Office (ext 1748) or seaboyd@psac.com.