The IHBC has started its new series of online co-working spaces designed to help anyone applying for formal assessment by the IHBC make space in their busy schedules and advance their membership application.
…’ great opportunity to meet existing members and answer their questions…’
Anna Hart, IHBC’s Education, Training and Application Support Officer said: ‘The first session was a great opportunity to meet existing members and answer their questions, in a relaxed and supportive environment. All those attending were at different stages with their applications, with a spread across membership categories, and the session was a chance to make progress and find clarity on how to move forward.’
‘As this is a pilot, we will continue to refine the process over the course of the coming weeks, but sessions typically start with a brief introduction as well as a chance to ask questions. Then there is 50 minutes or so of focused working time, which attendees can use as they see fit, to collate information and begin writing their application statements, before a final feedback session with the option to share progress.’
The IHBC writes:
The sessions will continue on a weekly basis throughout August and September and are held online. As well as benefitting from a chance to get their questions about IHBC membership answered, attendees also have a focused and supportive co-working space in which to make progress on completing their application form.
These weekly sessions are held on a Wednesday afternoon, between 1.00 pm and 2.15 pm, and are intended to help members carve out some time in their busy schedules in order to progress their applications, and get them ready to submit. The next session will run on Wednesday 16th August at 1.00 pm.
Anyone wishing to attend should contact Anna Hart to book their place in the first cohort.
Whilst there is no obligation for attendees to attend all sessions or submit their application at the end of the eight weeks, it is hoped that they will at least feel a lot more confident about the process, and closer to submitting their completed application.
Full details of the Supporter co-working sessions can be found on the Affiliate webpage, which can be found at affiliate.ihbc.org.uk, which also has useful information on the Affiliate application process, including the new guidance, application form and details of the monthly Supporter Surgeries. Details of our MATE sessions aimed at supporting those applying for Associate or Full membership can also be found at mate.ihbc.org.uk.
Anyone who wishes to attend should contact Anna Hart to book their slot at training@ihbc.org.uk while any further questions can also be directed to Anna at that e-mail address.
See full details on all at affiliate.ihbc.org.uk
