Training
Hand’s-on training programmes to tackle social isolation through woodwork
In our South-Street workshop, we currently run a 6-week course called Wood Unlimited, focussing on health and well-being, reducing the impact of loss, isolation and loneliness.
Following on from the success of our previous training programme Making Wood Work, this is another exciting chance for our volunteers to meet new people, learn new skills and gain hands-on experience of a craft trade.
Current Programme
Wood Unlimited
About the programme
The scheme involves a combination of practical woodwork skills, conservation activities and community projects. It aims to support participants as they make community connections to enable continued participation in volunteering and local groups and events. The program consists of five key elements:
- Practical woodwork skills
- Personal development
- A community project
- Making community connections
- Individual action plans to help continued participation
“Making things for others makes you feel worthwhile and it was good to use the skills we learned to help another group.”
“I enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and being part of something, planting for the future.”
“This course has really helped me to improve my woodwork skills.”
Want more info or interested in getting involved?
If you would like more information on the new training programme or are working with someone who might benefit from getting out of the house and into the workshop, then please get in touch.
Previous Programme
Wood Unlimited
About the programme
Making Wood Work has now ended. Making Wood Work was a ten week programme to help people make progress towards employment, training or volunteering. It was made up of real work experience in our furniture making workshop, training in wood recycling and employability support.
It took place in our South Street workshop on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday 9am – 12pm
Benjamin came as a trainee on our Making Wood Work programme in May 2015. Before that, he hadn’t had paid work since 2001. Now Benjamin has a full-time job with a food processing company in Cambuslang.
Peter joined Making Wood Work in February 2015. His determination to get back into ‘work mode’ has led to him gaining confidence in his abilities and finding paid employment.
