Workshop Facilitator

Workshop Facilitator

Ongoing role
J102054
At a glance

Skills

  • Mentoring / Coaching
  • Teaching / Education
  • Training

Where

Newington Green, N16 9PX
Mainly at home
Travel limit? Willing to travel to Hackney and Islignton

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week
Minimum of 6 months

Deadline

22 Jul 2025

As a Workshop Facilitator for Bridging Beyond, you will be responsible for leading workshops that promote empathy and understanding between individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

What will you be doing?

Your role will involve guiding participants through discussions and interactive exercises, helping them engage with one another in ways that challenge assumptions and build connections.In addition to facilitating workshops, you may choose to contribute to the development and customisation of workshops to suit specific audiences, time constraints, or physical settings.Workshops typically last between 1.5 to 2 hours and may be held on weekdays or weekends, either during the day or in the evenings, providing flexible opportunities for involvement.

This role offers a meaningful way to support Bridging Beyond’s mission of building stronger, more inclusive communities through dialogue and shared understanding. 

What are we looking for?

Personal Attributes:

  • Empathetic and Open-Minded – You have a natural ability to listen to and understand diverse perspectives, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.
  • Confident Facilitator – You are comfortable leading discussions and activities, encouraging meaningful participation from all attendees.
  • Flexible and Adaptable – You can adjust your facilitation style to suit different group dynamics, settings, and time constraints, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.
  • Collaborative – You enjoy working with others, contributing positively to the development and improvement of workshops when needed.

    Skills and Experience:

  • Facilitation Skills – Experience in facilitating workshops or group discussions is required, as you will often be working without direct supervision. However, there will be opportunities to further develop and refine your facilitation skills through the role.
  • Communication Skills – You are able to communicate clearly and effectively, helping participants feel heard and engaged in the discussion.
  • Organisational Skills – You can manage time effectively during workshops, ensuring that discussions and activities stay on track.
  • Adaptability – Willingness to modify workshops to meet the needs of specific audiences or environments, with support available for learning these skills.
  • Technical Skills (Optional) – Comfort with basic online tools if workshops are held virtually (e.g., Zoom or Google Workspace).

What difference will you make?

These workshops aim to be an enriching experience for both the volunteers and the participants, an opportunity for building deeper connections and developing valuable skills for community building through compassion. You will be helping Bridging Beyond develop our exciting new programme which aims to improve the lives of people living in and around Hackney and Islington by giving them skills to help face challenges in their lives and communities.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our short application form for our records.

An informal conversation will be held with our team to establish if we are mutual good fit.

Causes
  • Local / community
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Bridging Beyond is dedicated to one very important thing: bridging the divisions between people.

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