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Preparing to lead courses in prison

When

02/10/2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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This course is designed to equip volunteers who tutor or lead courses with the essential skills and knowledge needed to lead courses within a prison setting. It covers the following key areas:

  • Volunteering within HMPPS multi-faith chaplaincy
  • Creating a safe and welcoming learning environment
  • Understanding barriers to engagement and how to overcome them
  • Different approaches to assessment within the prison environment
  • Understanding different learning styles

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at Prison Fellowship volunteers who currently lead courses or small groups within prisons, or who aspire to do so.

This may include those leading Bible studies, Alpha, Olive Tree or other courses who do not have a teaching qualification or previous experience of leading a course. Those who already have a teaching qualification are also encouraged to attend.

If you are interested in taking part in this training, please discuss it with your local group leader or contact:

Stephen Hawkins
Operations Manager
stephenhawkins@prisonfellowship.org.uk

When?

Friday 2 October 2026
1:30–3:30pm

“I can honestly say that I never had as much satisfaction when I worked as I do now as a volunteer.” — Arthur, Chaplaincy Support volunteer

Volunteer with PF

Volunteers are the life-blood of our organisation, and what they do in the lives of those in prison and as they pray, is incredibly valuable. If you are looking to use your time to support some of the most marginalised people in our society to transform their lives, then volunteering could be for you.

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