Unconscious bias training helps individuals recognise the automatic judgments they make without realising it, often shaped by personal experiences, cultural messages and societal norms.
By increasing awareness of these hidden biases, people can make fairer, more inclusive decisions and interact more thoughtfully with others.
For volunteers, this awareness is especially valuable: it helps them build stronger relationships within diverse communities, treat service users with greater empathy and respect, and create welcoming environments where everyone feels valued. Ultimately, unconscious bias training supports volunteers in delivering more equitable, effective and compassionate support.
We all make judgments, and learn how this can impact how successful we are in carrying out our voluntary roles. Remember - your brain processes about 11 million pieces of information per second… yet you’re only consciously aware of about 40!
Find out moreThe first line of engagement is visual; it happens within the first few seconds. This training is designed to show how a volunteer can make an immediate positive impact. People typically remember only about 10% of what they hear… but up to 65% of what they see.
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