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This earlier version of the Community Work Skills manual was written mainly by community development practitioners who work in their communities, and it incorporates case studies from community work practice. The themes covered include: equality; gathering information; setting up community groups; campaigning and lobbying; project management; organising events; running training; managing people; funding; monitoring and evaluation; and partnership working.

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NEW Community Work Skills Manual 2009
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Community worker's practice guide, written by community workers, covering everything from the values and principles underlying community work, to roles and responsibilities, working with groups, community surveys etc. Publ. 2009