The Skills Share Workshop is an engagement model match-making rural social enterprises, community groups, charities, small businesses and farmers with industry experts to address skills deficiencies.

Workshop Dates: Upcoming Workshop Dates TBC

This is How it Works

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Step 1

Visit riseglobalfoundation.com to book your virtual 30 minute time slot.

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Step 2

Select a category of expertise you need support on below.

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Step 3

View the profiles of our Mentors and select one that matches your needs.

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Step 4

Choose a 30 minute time slot from the Mentor’s availability on their calendar via Calendly.

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Step 5

Upload a brief profile of the area you want advice/support on.

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Step 6

You will receive a zoom link with date and time for a one-on-one 30 minute session with your selected Mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Mentees
  • Mentors
  • What is the Skills Share Workshop?

    The Skills Share Workshop is an engagement model match-making rural social enterprises, community groups, charities, small businesses and farmers with industry experts to address skills deficiencies.

    When and Where will the Workshop take place?

    The Workshop will take place virtually over a one-week period from September 11-15.

    How long is each Workshop session?

    Each one-on-one session lasts 30 minutes via zoom.

    How can I register for the Workshop as someone looking for skills support?

    You can sign-up at riseglobalfoundation.com via a simple 5 step process.

    Is there a registration fee?

    No, the workshop is free for all participants.

    What Skill categories are available?

    • Administration | Reviewing/Reporting of Data
    • Business Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Fundraising
    • Human Resources
    • Legal
    • Marketing & Public Relations
    • Project Management
    • Software Development/Service Management | Best Practice
    • Technology/Digital Transformation

    How do I select the person who I want to support me on my skill needs?

    You can view a short bio of each Mentor/skills supplier under the various skills categories to make sure they are a match for your needs.

    How do I select the time/date for my selected skills supplier?

    You can view the mentor’s/skills supplier’s availability once you have clicked on their bio as part of the 5-step registration process.

    Will there be an opportunity to give feedback post 30-minute session?

    Yes, we value your feedback from both the skills recipient and skills supplier perspectives. Post session we will share a short feedback questionnaire (max. 3 mins to complete).

  • What is the Skills Share Workshop?

    The Skills Share Workshop is an engagement model match-making rural social enterprises, community groups, charities, small businesses and farmers with industry experts to address skills deficiencies.

    When and Where will the Workshop take place?

    The Workshop will take place virtually over a one-week period from September 11-15.

    How long is each Workshop session?

    Each one-on-one session lasts 30 minutes via zoom.

    How can I register for the Workshop as someone looking to share my skills?

    You can contact Orla at orla@riseglobalfoundation who will request your bio (a simple, short three paragraph bio reflecting your professional background, experience in your field/industry so that the skills recipient can determine if your knowledge matches their needs) headshot and supply additional information.

    What Skill categories are available?

    • Administration | Reviewing/Reporting of Data
    • Business Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Fundraising
    • Human Resources
    • Legal
    • Marketing & Public Relations
    • Project Management
    • Software Development/Service Management | Best Practice
    • Technology/Digital Transformation

    As the mentor/skills supplier how do I know what skills support is required?

    Each participant will upload a brief description of the area they need skills support via the 5-step registration process so each skills supplier can review the request in advance.

    As the mentor/skills supplier do I have an ‘opt out’ clause if my expertise does not match the profile of the skills recipient’s project description?

    Yes, please contact Orla via orla@riseglobalfoundation.com who will liaise with the skills recipient, cancel the time slot and allow a new skills recipient to fill that released slot.

    What kind of organisations/individuals will register to avail of the Skills Share Workshop?

    Cohorts such as social enterprises, charities, farmers, small businesses and start-ups.

    Can you advise examples of the types of queries these organisations might have?

    • We are developing an app and concerned about IP ownership?
    • Historically we have been a voluntary based organisation, we are about to fund our first employee, can you advise how we go about this?
    • We need to upgrade our IT system to increase capacity, what should be our next steps?
    • Our organisation is embarking on a fundraising campaign and need a review of our strategy, is it ambitious enough?
    • As a small business we are experiencing significant growth, how do we structure this?

    Will there be an opportunity to give feedback post 30-minute session?

    Yes, we value your feedback from both the skills recipient and skills supplier perspectives. Post session we will share a short feedback questionnaire (max. 3 mins to complete).

    As the mentor/skills supplier can I maintain contact with the skills recipient post 30-minute session?

    That is a decision for both parties to agree on.