Free Introductory Training Course

Hello and welcome to WDP's Training Programme! Are you interested in working as a volunteer within treatment services? Are you preparing to apply for your first paid work in the field of substance misuse? Perhaps you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the issues faced by our client group.

WDP is widely recognised as a leading provider of substance misuse treatment. We can draw on a long, well-established record of training and working with volunteers. This enables us to offer a comprehensive and diverse training programme. Our course is designed as a basic primer for voluntary placements; and could also prove valuable for those looking for paid work in the field. Included is a series of intensive workshops which cover a range of skills & topics. Various training methods & media will be used to keep the experience fresh and exciting. We encourage participants to engage fully in the learning process. Consequently, a lively and at times informal atmosphere can be expected.

In summary the course aims to:

• Raise awareness of issues relating to substance misuse
• Inform about structure & range of drug treatment services
• Look at possible consequences of drug use
• Equip you with professional codes of conduct
• Increase your level of personal/professional confidence
• Strengthen future applications you make for voluntary placements - with WDP or other service providers

Click here to access a detailed course outline.

NB: WDP welcome applications from ex-service users for this programme though we ask that you have been abstinent from substances for at least 1 year.

How to Apply

The next course will begin on 5th November 2008. It will run every Wednesday for approximately 8 weeks. Please be aware that on some occasions there may be additional sessions.

The closing date for applications for the November course is 17th October.
After November, our next course will be scheduled for February/March 2009 (the exact date is yet to be confirmed).

If you would like to register your interest in the training course, please fill out this application form:

Introductory Training Course Application Form.doc (186.50Kb)

You can send your completed application forms via:

email to:
volunteers@wdp-drugs.org.uk

or

Post to:
Joe Vincent
Voluntary Services Coordinator
7th Floor Kingsway House
103 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6QX

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we can only contact applicants who are invited to attend the course. We are also unable to provide feedback to candidates who are unsuccessful at this stage.