Frontline Worker Network for VCS workers

Please bring a laptop with you if possible, as there will be time during the session to begin developing and writing your story contributions. Paper materials, pens and pencils will be provided.

The Sheffield Frontline Worker Network brings together people working across communities and services to connect, reflect and support one another.

Hosted by Shakila Sharif, Workforce Development Lead at Voluntary Action Sheffield, our network offers space to step away from the pace of frontline work, meet others from across the city and share experiences, ideas and opportunities.

This month’s session will focus on storytelling and the We Are Sheffield project as part of VAS 100.

Led by Annalisa Toccara-Jones, Communications Manager at Voluntary Action Sheffield, the workshop will explore how stories of community action and everyday life can help capture Sheffield’s history and the people behind it.

Through guided activities and discussion prompts, attendees will have the opportunity to begin developing their own story contributions for the project. There will also be time to share flyers, events and opportunities with the wider network.

Purpose of the Meeting:

• Connect with other frontline workers
• Offer and receive peer support
• Share ideas, learning, and collaborate
• Engage with decision-makers and service providers

9:45 a.m. – Tea, coffee, light refreshments & registration

10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introduction
Annalisa Toccara-Jones, Communications Manager at Voluntary Action Sheffield

• Introduction to We Are Sheffield and VAS 100

10:10 a.m. – What Makes a Story?

• Community storytelling and shared memories
• Introduction to telling your stories and framework
• Reflection prompts and discussion

10:30 a.m. – Guided Storytelling Workshop

• Story prompts and writing activities
• Time to develop ideas and contributions
• Support with written, audio or visual submissions

11:15 a.m. – Share and Asks - share your publicity flyers

11:30 a.m. – Formal session ends

These meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, at the same time and place and hosted by Shakila Sharif

For further details contact: Shakila Sharif (s.sharif@vas.org.uk)

VAS switchboard: 01142536600 Mobile: 07838215610

Please get in touch if you have any additional requirements.