Upcoming Events/Trainings/Opportunities

Events

• June 2, 2018 9am-2pm - Police and Youth Leadership program sponsored Blood Drive - Rose City Senior Center - Please schedule an appointment in advance by visiting the following link - Sign Up
• June 5, 2018 6pm-8pm - Open Mic Night - Norwich Youth & Family Services 75 Mohegan Road - this event is open to 7-12th graders to perform their talent, whether it is singing, dancing, comedy or poetry etc. Please contact Erin @ 860-823-3782 ehaggan@cityofnorwich.org for questions or if you would like to perform.

Trainings

• QPR ("Question, Persuade, Refer") Suicide Prevention Training This training is available for schools, youth groups and community groups. Contact Angelo @ 860-823-3782 acallis@cityofnorwich.org

Opportunities

•  Freshmen Leadership Academy - NFA's Project Outreach Program and Norwich Youth and Family Services are collaborating to introduce and empower incoming ninth-grade students with the basic skills and information to become community leaders for positive change. The training includes Leadership Styles, Diversity Training, Communication Skills, How to Define a Problem, Bridges and Barricades, and Advocating Skills. Participants focus on teamwork and cooperation. Volunteer community mentors will help the participants achieve their goals. Students will develop a group community service project to implement during the school year.

For incoming members of the Class of 2022. Limited participation – open to the first 15 applicants. Deadline to register is Wed., Jul. 11, 2018.

TIME: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
DATE: July 16 - 20
FEE: No Charge
PLACE: Tirrell Building

Visit the NFA Summer at NFA page to register - Sign Up