Education, Training, Volunteering & Employment Project
Introduction
We set up this project in 2014 through Big Lottery funding to enable people living with HIV to explore learning and development opportunities in a supportive social setting.
Based in Horsham, we provide a community outreach service across West Sussex including Crawley, Worthing and Chichester. This is a summary of our work:
In-House Coaching/Training Sessions
Computer, job search and self-management skills
Education & Training
Assess study/training needs
Provide advice/support for external course/funding applications
Voluntary Work & Employment
Coordinate in-house volunteer placements
Identify external volunteering/employment opportunities
Provide advice/support for volunteer/job applications
Building Partnerships
We work with other organisations to share good practice and resources for our clients:
NHS West Sussex Community HIV Nursing Teams
Living Positively Project (THT Brighton & Hove)
Local Voluntary Action Groups
Job Centre Plus
Aspire Sussex
Other Information
We take referrals form partner agencies and service users may refer themselves.
Due to Big Lottery funding requirements, this service is available to people with HIV and living in West Sussex only.
For more information please contact
Ben Lee, PGCE, Assoc CIPD
Education, Training, Volunteering & Employment Coordinator
St Peters House Project
West Sussex Branch
Lavinia House, Dukes Square
Denne Road, Horsham,
West Sussex, RH12 1GZ
Mobile: 07738 764880
Email: Benjamin@stpetershouse.org.uk