At Be Community, we value diverse approaches to volunteering. We honour and appreciate each volunteer’s unique contributions. Be Community empowers Monmouthshire volunteers with comprehensive training resources and opportunities.
Our approach at Be Community is multifaceted. We cater to diverse volunteer needs and interests, offering training courses that cover various aspects of volunteering and community group management.
Our goal is to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference.
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In addition to traditional training, we provide:
- Accessible online learning modules, allowing volunteers to engage with valuable content at their own pace and convenience. These resources are crafted to enhance their understanding of community issues, foster empathy, and promote effective problem-solving approaches.
- Bespoke packages, we recognise that sometimes community organisations need a more bespoke approach to help elevate the project to the next level or overcome challenges. In these circumstances we are able to provide mentorship from seasoned third sector organisations with specific experience in your area.
- Networking is a key component of our support system. We facilitate connections between volunteers, enabling them to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and learn from one another’s experiences. Volunteers can expand their social circles, form partnerships, and gain valuable insights that enrich their volunteering journey.
At Be Community, we’re dedicated to providing free resources and opportunities for all volunteers. Our commitment ensures that financial constraints never hinder anyone’s ability to contribute positively to the community. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to engage in volunteering and experience the profound sense of fulfilment it brings.
Be Community welcomes all volunteers, whether you’re experienced or new. Together, let’s build a stronger, more compassionate community for everyone.
Latest Courses & Workshops
Object-Based Reminiscence Training
19th May 2025, 10:00 to 3:00pm
Shire Hall, Monmouth
Join us for World Dementia Action Week !
Unlock the Power of Conversation: Make a Difference to the Lives of Older People and Those Living with Dementia!
Do you love talking to people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of older people and people living with Dementia?
Reminiscence is a wonderful and powerful tool for stimulating conversation, prompting recall of lived experience and triggering memory.
Join Karin Molson from MonLife Heritage Learning and discover how to:
- use objects to create safe and engaging reminiscence experiences
- learn about which objects work best,
- Find out where you can hire reminiscence resources
- Discover how to create your own reminiscence resources and
- Get creative with activities that keep the conversation flowing.
This one-day course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you engage with.
Sign up today and start transforming memories into powerful connections!
Child Poverty & Cost of Living Training
19th June 2025, 10:00 to 12:30pm
Bulwark Community Centre, Chepstow
This course empowers community groups and businesses to identify financial hardship indicators and guide individuals to support. It builds on existing relationships with residents to provide practical assistance.
It aims to equip front-line teams to:
- Recognise and understand poverty challenges.
- Signpost to local services or opportunities.
Upon completion, organisations receive a plaque/window sticker as part of the Cost-of-Living Confident Scheme, showcasing dedication to the community and reassuring customers of trained staff support
Sign up today and start transforming memories into powerful connections!
HABC Food Safety Level 2
8th July 2025, 9:30 – 5:00pm,
Chepstow Community Hub
This qualification is ideal for volunteers working in the catering and hospitality industry (or those about to start work in the industry).
Subjects covered include hazards and controls, food safety management and temperature controls, food poisoning control,
personal hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, food pests, and the role of the food handler in keeping food safe.
Who needs this qualification? Anyone working or volunteering in a setting where food is prepared, cooked, handled or stored. Typical environments may include Community cafes, community fridges, community cooking projects, food banks, schools and care homes
Emergency First Aid at Work
27th June and 11th July 2025
Raglan Training Centre, Raglan
After attending the course, the first aider will understand and be able to manage a casualty that is unresponsive, in shock, choking, or has a minor injury.
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become an emergency first aider. It provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low-risk workplace environments, for the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
First Aid at Work (3 days)
18th – 20th June 2025, Raglan Training Centre, Raglan
2nd – 4th July 2025, Innovation House Wales 1, Caldicot,
This 3 day course is ideal for anyone wishing to become a first aider. It covers a wider range of subjects than the ones covered by the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
It provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in higher risk workplaces or workplaces with an increased number of employees. Produced in aid of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes.
By the end of the course delegates will not only be able to manage a casualty that is unresponsive, but also will know how to treat basic First Aid injuries such as; anaphylactic shock, epilepsy, diabetes, poisoning, heart attack, bone , joint and muscle injuries.
CIEH Food Safety in Catering Level 2
(Online, Distance Learning)
This online course, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, teaches you how to handle fresh produce safely in the field.
You will learn how to identify and control food hazards, manage temperature, follow hygiene and cleaning protocols, and comply with regulations.
You will also learn about various types of food hazards, such as microbiological, physical, chemical, allergenic, and malicious.
CIEH Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2
(Online, Distance Learning)
This online course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is a comprehensive and endorsed by esteemed Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and covers the essential aspects of workplace safety in various sectors.
The course teaches how to identify and manage different types of hazards, conduct risk assessments, implement controls, and handle incidents. The course aims to help organisations and volunteers to improve their safety standards and culture.
CIEH Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling
(Online, distance Learning)
The Manual Handling Principles online course is crucial for individuals lifting objects to understand key principles that can lessen injury risk by spotting typical manual handling dangers.
The course covers:
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Identifying Manual Handling Hazards
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Implementing Controls and Minimising Injury Risk
- Relevant Laws and Regulations
CIEH Serving the Allergic and Food Intolerant Customer
(Online, distance Learning)
The “Serving the Allergic and Food Intolerant Customer” e-Learning course is an essential guide for anyone involved in food preparation, including volunteers working in food banks or community cafes. This course helps learners understand allergies and their causes, food labels with an ingredients list, warnings on packed food, and preparing and serving non-packed food.
Course module topics include:
- Allergy awareness
- Understanding pre-packed food labels
- Serving non-packed food
- Allergy labelling – food prepacked for direct sale (PPDS)
This course is also offered face to face
CIEH Slips Trips and Falls
(Online, distance Learning)
The Slips, Trips and Falls e-Learning course will alert staff to the dangers of slip and trip accidents and raise awareness to dangerous everyday hazards that can be avoided to create a safer environment.
Course module topics include:
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) statistics for slips, trips and falls in the workplace
- The main regulations relevant to workplace safety
- Legal ‘punishments’ the HSE can enforce
- The five steps of a risk assessment
- Responsibilities in the workplace
CIEH Principles of Fire Safety Awareness
(Online, distance Learning)
The “Principles of Fire Safety Awareness” e-Learning course provides essential knowledge about fire safety, from precautionary measures to prevent fires and actions to take in the event of a fire.
This course offers an overview of the main causes and effects of fire in the workplace, organisation, and community halls. Learners will understand their role in preventing fire and the responsibilities of their community leaders, fire wardens, and other key staff.
This course emphasises that everyone has a responsibility to lessen the risk of fire and take every action to minimise injury and loss of life in the event of a fire.
This course can also offered face to face
CIEH Introduction to First Aid
(Online, distance Learning)
Suitable for a variety of candidates, this course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low-risk environment. Modules covered:
- Introduction to first aid
- First aid equipment
- First at a scene
- Fire prevention measures
- Unconscious casualties
- First aid incidents
- Treating minor
CIEH Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
(Online, distance Learning)
If you regularly use display screens at your workstation, the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) e-Learning course is beneficial for you. This module covers various equipment, including televisions, personal computers, laptops, and tablet devices, along with the associated risks and hazards.
Completing this course ensures compliance with the Health and Safety (DSE) Regulations 1992.
Course module topics include:
- Definition of DSE
- Health hazards associated with DSE
- Regulations
- Assessing health risks
- Ergonomics
Power for the People!
Coming Soon!
Staying warm and well this autumn and winter season 2024/25
Join Severn Wye Energy Agency and BE Community for an interactive online workshop to understand fuel poverty, recognise its signs, and learn energy-saving tips. This session is for both individual volunteers and groups.
Key Topics:
Definition and explanation of fuel poverty
Identifying signs of fuel poverty
Practical energy-saving tips and hacks more
This workshop will help you support others in staying warm and well during the colder seasons.
Principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) Level 2
(Online, Distance Learning)
This course is ideal for organisation/ groups to learn how to manage food safety and implement a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) system in when working in a food business.
It will guide food operators on food safety management and provides controls that ensure a safe food environment that protects consumers and satisfies external scrutiny by inspectors.
Printable samples and blank forms will be provided for your organisation, and you will learn how to apply the 12 Step HACCP Codex Model.
You will also gain an understanding in the key terms, principles, and benefits of HACCP, as well as your legal obligations and the consequences of not complying with them.
Digital Engagement with Young People
Coming soon!
Would you like to make your own videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or any other platform and learn how to create engaging and professional looking content that attracts and retains viewers?
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If yes, this course is for you, you will learn:
How to get the right audio for your content, whether you are using a microphone, a smartphone, or a computer. Adjust the volume, eliminate background noise, and enhance the quality of your voice and music.
How to position your camera and set up you’re lighting to create the best possible visual effect. Choosing the right angle, distance, and height for your camera, as well as how to use natural and artificial light sources to create different moods and atmospheres.
How to present yourself on camera with confidence and charisma. Learn how to speak and interact with your audience in a way that is authentic and captivating.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to produce amazing videos that will impress your viewers and grow your organisation/ group.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and unleash your creativity.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Level 2
(Online, Distance Learning)
Are you aware of the potential hazards in your workplace?
Do you know how to handle hazardous substances safely?
Join our COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Workshop and ensure a safer working environment for everyone!
This comprehensive e-learning training course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding COSHH regulations and their importance
- Identifying hazardous substances in your workplace
- Safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances
- Implementing effective control measures
- Emergency procedures and first aid for hazardous substance exposure
Foodie Foundations – Environmental Health Coaching
Building Safe and Successful Community Food Projects with Be Community’s Coaching Scheme. Foodie Foundations is a coaching scheme offered in partnership with Environmental Health and Be Community. It provides personalised support and training for community projects involved in food preparation or handling. The scheme aims to ensure success and safety by tailoring advice to each project’s unique needs. Post-visit support is also provided. However, it does not replace routine inspections.
Past Courses
These are past courses, however if you are interested in these please get in touch!
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering (RQF)
- Chat GPT ( AI artificial intelligence app) online training workshop
- Making Grants Work with Justin Horton
- Food Safety Level 2
- Branding and Brand Story
- Risk Assessment
- Health & Safety at Work
- Suicide First Aid
- First Aid
- Menopause Awareness
- Stress Management
- Unlocking Memories: Object-Based Reminiscence and Memory Café Training
- Introduction to Canva
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BECommunity@monmouthshire.gov.uk
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.