We have an opportunity for two Many Minds members to undergo a short intensive training and mentoring programme to develop their skills as a facilitator and lead a 5-session workshop programme with support from Artistic Director Viki Browne and previous trainees of the programme.  

The trainee programme will involve support in planning a mini-series ending in a small performance outcome with Many Minds members. We are looking for people who want to gain experience and further their career pathways to become workshop facilitators and directors. 

Trainees will need to be available for workshops on Tuesday evenings at Kuumba Centre in St Pauls, Bristol and will need to be available for an extra 4 hours for planning, feedback and mentoring outside of the workshop times. 
  
WEEK 1 (Planning and Induction) –  6hrs 
Planning session – 3 hours with Viki 
Training session – 2 hours with previous Trainee 
Wellbeing Action Plan – 1 hour 
 
Week 2-5 (Delivery) – 8 hours per week 
1 hr prep outside of the room unsupported  
2 hrs planning with Viki or previous trainee 
4 hrs -Tuesday evening session working (Times: 4.45-8.45PM) 
1 hr Evaluation of each session 
 
Trainee 1: 
Planning week: 10th Oct 
Workshops: 18^th Oct – 15^th Nov 
(Tues evenings – 4.45-8.45PM) 
 
Trainee 2:  
Planning week: 14^th Nov 
Workshops: 22^nd Nov – 20^th Dec 
(Tues evenings – 4.45-8.45PM) 

We are asking for members who are interested to email answers to the following questions and email them to info@many-minds.org by Monday 26th Sep at 5pm.

1. Why is this opportunity of interest to you? 
2. What skills / experience do you bring to this opportunity? 
3. What themes or performance practices would you like to explore? 
4. What would you like to learn as a trainee? 
5. What support would you need to take on the role as trainee? 
6. What trainee dates are you available for? (Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 dates – see above) Please let us know if you have a preference. 

We will be inviting people for a short interview  Interviews will be held in week commencing 3^rd Oct.

You are welcome to do this in audio / video form if you wish. If you have any access needs or need any support to fill in an application, please get in touch with Viki (viki@many-minds.org / ) or Olivia olivia@many-minds.org / 07843 210272). We are happy to help. 
 
This is an unpaid opportunity, however we can cover expenses whilst you are participating in the training program. 

Interviews will be held in week commencing 3^rd Oct.