An Invitation to Participate in a
HANDS OF PEACE
WORKSHOP
Hands of Peace is a San Diego organization, affiliated with the Alternatives to Violence Project USA.
WHAT: A fun, hands-on, experiential workshop – no lectures! The activities focus on building communication skills and a sense of trust and community within the group. The goals include learning behaviors that reduce the level of conflicts rather than escalating or avoiding them.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The workshop can be taken purely for personal growth or to determine if such a workshop might benefit your work or community team. Also this workshop is the first step of training to become a facilitator of Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops in the prison system or community. Go to the AVP USA website (avpusa.org) for more information.
WHO FACILITATES THE WORKSHOP: Hands of Peace/AVP facilitators are trained, experienced, unpaid volunteers.
WHEN IS THE WORKSHOP: Two Days: Saturday, July 24th and Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Hours: 8:30 a. m. – 5:30 p. m. Arrive by 8:15 to ensure on-time start.
WHERE IS THE WORKSHOP: First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego (opposite Mission Valley Mall). There is plenty of free parking on the church campus.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring lunch and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. There will be light physical activity.
WHAT IS THE COST: The workshop is free of charge. Donations accepted.
HOW TO REGISTER OR ASK QUESTIONS: Contact John Stevenson at 619-286-5689 or Email johnmstevenson@cox.net. Register by July 17th, as space is limited.
Alternatives to Violence Project a non-profit/non-denominational 501(3)(c) organization |