Hi Andy,

Thank you for your email. 

I'm glad you like the look of the course. I designed it with the training provider to meet the needs of volunteers who may speak with the media from time to time because of their programming work.

I'm not sure what you mean regarding accreditation for trainers I'm afraid - could you clarify please? 

Not attending won't prevent a volunteer from speaking with the media. It's about empowerment, not restriction. Attending will enhance the skills and confidence of volunteers in dealing with the media, and make them more effective in their use of the media and promotion of their work. Of course, the office is here to support volunteers in that as well!

I do hope this helps but am happy to answer any other questions people may have. Do please remember that places are limited.

Thanks and regards,

Stevie

On 31 October 2012 16:50, Andy Mabbett <andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk> wrote:
On 31 October 2012 16:40, Stevie Benton <stevie.benton@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

> I just wanted to remind you of the availability of media training for our
> volunteers who may come into contact with members of the press. Please do
> take a look and, if you;re interested, please do let me know.

The course outlined looks like a very good one.

I'm already comfortable with speaking to the media; I've had similar
training in my past professional life, and a fair amount of experience
(for Wikimedia and elsewhere), so I wouldn't want to take up a p\ace
that would surely be of more benefit to others,

Please can you confirm that not attending won't prejudice a community
member from being put forward to speak to the media (c/f accreditation
for trainers)?

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http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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