The Blesma Community Programme is looking for individuals who are overcoming adversity of injury and would like to share their story with the wider community through public speaking and delivering workshops. The Blesma Community Programme is a 6 day Training Programme in London where you will be taught the skills to speak publicly about your individual journey, you will then go on to use these skills to tell your personal story to inspire young people across the country. You don’t need to have had any previous experience in public speaking to take part in the programme!

You will receive one-on one coaching in addition to group-based training alongside fellow Blesma members. The training programme will be run by the Theatre Industry’s leading experts in public speaking. During the training you will have the opportunity to practice your story on a West End Stage. Once you’re happy with your story, it will form part of a workshop based on the theme of resilience.

Following your 6 days of training, you will be asked to deliver your story as a part of the workshops that will have been devised over the course of the training programme. You will deliver your story alongside a professional workshop facilitator (who will support you in leading a practical workshop) in three schools or community centres. The 3 days of delivery will be paid employment. All travel and accommodation associated with the Blesma Community Programme will be paid for by the programme.

What do I get out of it? 

The Blesma Community Programme is an opportunity for you to gain valuable leadership and public speaking skills, paid employment and confidence-building techniques. The Blesma Community Programme is looking for 10 individuals who are interested in:

- Improving confidence and self esteem

- Improving communication skills

- Learning or improving skills to be comfortable with public speaking

- Learning or improving the skills to deliver workshops to young people based on your individual stories

- Inspiring young people

How to apply?   

There are 10 places available for Blesma members on the programme. If this opportunity sounds like something that you would be interested in, then please send us your CV and a short message describing why you would like a place on the Blesma Community Programme.  Or alternatively you can fill in an 'About You' form here and send it to info@thedriveproject.co.uk 

Still not sure?    

Blesma will be running local taster workshops throughout December and into January 2016 where you can gain a deeper insight into what the project has to offer. Just send us an email and we’ll let you know where your nearest one will be.    

Feel free to contact the programme team for more information at: info@thedriveproject.co.uk or call 07999 735 049

There will also be regular social media updates on the Blesma Community Group. Photographs will be taken of your progress and the pictures you like you can keep and use as part of your future portfolio.