Joint Ops

Joint Ops meeting are a chance for staff and volunteers working in drug services and allied support services to get together and discuss service developments, share knowledge and training opportunities, and much more.

Meetings take place at Drugline, 102 Dickson Road starting at 10am on the following dates:

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Wednesday 17th September 2008

Wednesday 12th November 2008

For further informtion and notes from past meetings, please contact Chris at:

chrisduffield@streetlife-blackpool.co.uk

Drugline Volunteering

Volunteers can work with projects in Blackpool and are offered extensive induction training, ongoing training and support and further development opportunities.

The project expects a commitment of 3-4 hours a month.

Qualities we look for

Our Commitment to you

The benefits of Volunteering

Ways to make a difference

Non-judgemental attitude
Willingness to listen
Willingness to learn
Reliability and a commitment of your time
Real & genuine Commitment to equal opportunities and working with diversity
A strong and consistent commitment to confidential working and dealing with sensitive issues

What you can expect from being a volunteer;

To be treated with respect and dignity at all times
In depth training on drugs awareness
Listening and response training
Regular supervision
Ongoing training
Full health and safety compliance
Expenses
Training on other services in the area
References
A fully comprehensive knowledge of substance misuse issues and initiatives

Free training
Flexible training/support meeting times
Meet new people
Get experience
Help with your further education
Help get a job
Travel expenses
Small time commitment

Telephone helpline
Befriending
Counselling
Dance drug safety
Needle exchange
Young carers

To find out more or request and application pack:

Telephone Drugline Lancashire on 01253 311431

Addaction Vounteering

About the Service

What commitment do we expect from you?

Who can apply?

Contact

The Volunteer Programme at Blackpool began in March 2007 with five ex-services users who wanted to maintain their links with the service. The scheme has allowed them to develop both personally and professionally, while simultaneously providing the service with a valuable resource. The programme works closely with other agencies in the area with a view to providing the most relevant and challenging training available.

As a volunteer you are free to leave at any time and for any reason, however to get the most out of your experience we would hope that you would be with us for a period of three months or more.

Since we welcome volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds we employ a flexible approach to volunteering and the hours that people can commit to. All that we ask is that you keep us informed of the hours that you have agreed to commit to.

People volunteer for many reasons so if you are enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn we�d love to hear from you. Volunteers of all ages (18+) and backgrounds are welcome.

All successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check

If you�d like to take part in our volunteering programme, or if you�d simply like to find out more, contact James Wood, Project Worker Addaction Blackpool on tel. 01253 752 059 or by email : j.wood@addaction.org.uk