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Hand Massage Training Day

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed its the only thing that ever did'.
Margaret Mead

If you have a desire to volunteer with us, show care to others and help create a culture based on gentleness and generosity where all beings can thrive, then this training day is for you.

A Touch of Gentleness volunteer team

About the training:

Our full day's training primarily focuses on the three core pillars of ‘A Touch of Gentleness’:

1. The energy of Gentleness.
2. The emotional and physical benefits of touch,
along with a beautiful hand massage.
3. 
Compassionate listening skills.
 

The day also includes psycho-education on stress, resilience, self-calming techniques, and safeguarding. Grounded in best practice, it has been designed to be experiential, theoretical, and practical.

Our intention is that there is something for everyone and that it will be an enjoyable, uplifting, and educational experience for all who attend.

On completion of the day you will be fully trained, insured and supported so that you are able to offer our service out in your community. You will also have access to full membership benefits.

The day’s training is offered freely, though we warmly welcome any donation that you are able to make. Donations help ensure that we can continue to run trainings, support and equip all our volunteers.

No previous experience is necessary.

The Benefits: what this training offers you

A transformative training experience that equips you to bring greater calm, connection and gentleness into your volunteering, relationships and everyday life.

  • Self-calm and regulate so you can become a calm, reassuring presence for another.
  • Listen deeply and without judgement, remaining open to people whose experiences, backgrounds or views may differ from your own.
  • Offer safe, soothing touch through our gentle hand massage technique.
  • Understand how your own state influences others and how to create greater feelings of safety and calm.
  • Harness the power of gentleness and bring it more fully into your own life and relationships.
  • More joy, meaning and purpose in your life

Upcoming Volunteer Training Days

Get in touch to reserve your place on one of our upcoming training days, email:
info@atouchofgentleness.org

Unless otherwise stated, our training days run from 9.45 - 16:45

 
Tuesday 6th October
Canterbury, Kent
Tuesday 27th October 
Battle, East Susex
November TBC
Working area, Surrey
Gentleness is inside us all

What you'll take away as a volunteer:

  • The ability to offer a beautiful 20-minute hand massage within a community of your choice
  • Volunteer Insurance
  • Equipment including the full manual, cream, a tabard, muslins and leaflets
  • Full access to all the latest materials and documents
  • Volunteering opportunities including pre-arranged events or creating your own event
  • Access to our volunteer portal and events calendar
  • Access to our volunteer community WhatsApp group
  • Invitations to social events, Zoom calls and team celebrations
  • Opportunity to become a mentor and potentially train as a trainer
  • Quarterly and team member newsletters
  • Ongoing support and advice

“When I receive smiles after doing the hand massages, I take those smiles home with me, they mean the world to me and the positivity and power of them remains with me for days after the volunteering...”

Alison
 

Read More Kind Words from Volunteers Here

“I enjoyed being onboard something special and magical and amongst like minded people. I've always believed in the concept of 'pay it forward' when a kindness is done, and this will have a ripple effect. Much needed in our world today. I don't think I can put a score on the course as it is priceless.”

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More Feedback From the Training Day Here

JOIN US NOW and help create the heart-led world you'd love to live in.

To reserve your place on one of our upcoming training days, email:
info@atouchofgentleness.org

If you would prefer to just offer A Touch of Gentleness to yourself, family and friends, or find out about our guided actithen we invite you to take a look at our Other Offerings.

For more information about volunteering with us or requesting our service 

Contact Us

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Company Number: 13649433

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NB. A Touch of Gentleness does not visit individual homes and always works in visiblity of others.

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