2012 Activity Plan/Train the Trainers

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Description

We will, with professional help, set up a programme to train Wikimedia volunteers in how to train others. This programme will support professionalism and continual development.

Trainers develop skills and confidence both with contributing to the Wikimedia projects and teaching others to contribute. In turn, they will be better placed to support Wikimedia UK's outreach efforts. Our training programmes include expert outreach workshops with a variety of learned societies, funding bodies and educational charities. They also include events to diversify our community by reaching out to small, informal groups. While the core of our training depends on volunteer work, this activity needs a budget for travel, for hosting events, for the creation of teaching resources and appropriate professional assistance.

Amount

£20,000

  • This Includes £5,000+VAT for one training session. This fee will cover course preparation, the provision of Midas handouts and the use of Midas training equipment such as video camera, laptop and data projector.
  • ca. £50 - stationery for 12 volunteers over one Training weekend
  • ca. £400 - lunch&dinner for 12 volunteers over one Training weekend
  • ca. £600 - hotels for volunteers over one Training weekend
  • ca. £100 - train fare expenses for volunteers over one Training weekend


Budget responsibility

Budget responsibility: by Martin Poulter with assistance from Fae

Timetable for activities

After reviewing the possible professional training companies, Midas Training Solutions was chosen. First 2-day training session is happening on 9-10 June 2012 in London, second session in October. After the first session we will have a review of the scheme to check that we are happy with the training company. Online resources page will also be developed.

Success Criteria
  • Core training materials agreed, tested and modified as needed.
  • Trainers recruited from community.
  • Feedback systems indicate satisfaction from those being trained.
  • Increase in number of new editors especially from target groups such as women.
  • n Training events held.
  • Training events represent geographical and human diversity of UK.
  • Training provided to professional organisations.
  • Programme delivered throughout the UK.
  • The programme succeeds in reaching specified numbers of people in target categories.
  • The participants continue their volunteering with Wikimedia UK and are still active n months after the events.
  • That participants receive structured and informal follow-up support.
  • That membership of Wikimedia UK grows reflecting our target groups and areas.
Risks
  • Funding for training fails to produce professional and consistent programme.
  • That few are attracted to the training.
  • That the expected quality is not maintained.
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