Camphill Village Trust ran daily interactive Zoom sessions for its community members throughout 2020. With the closure of day services and not being able to access other activities, the Zoom sessions proved to be extremely successful over the last lockdown.
Due to its popularity, the charity is opening Opportunity TV to everyone, whether or not you are part of the Trust community. Camphill Village Trust has decided to share it with social care colleagues across Dudley, The Black Country and West Midlands.
The virtual interactive sessions run Monday to Thursday, 10 am and 3 pm. Fridays 10 am and 2 pm.
To find out how you can join Opportunity TV, click here.
Watch recordings from previous sessions on the website.
Please direct your questions or feedback to Phil Gibson, Project Manager, on 07824463798.
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