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30 - Co-facilitator - Groupwork
When We Need You
From 01/06/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
DAPL (Drug and Alcohol Project Limited) is a counselling service offering one to one counselling and other forms of support to anyone affected by their own or other's substance use. As a volunteer you would work as part of the wider team. As a volunteer delivering therapeutic group work you would work alongside experienced trained counsellors. The groupwork is tailored to identified needs of the group. Groups usually consist of either young people or adults, and can take a variety of forms, for example outdoor activities or more traditional group work.
Availability
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About DAPL
DAPL's under 18s team is continuing to support young people and their families by providing confidential 1:1 counselling, information, support and advice. DAPL have recently recruited a Family Support Worker who is setting up groups throughout Fife to support anyone who is affected by substance misuse. The Cupar group currently takes place in the YMCA on Thursday mornings.
Skills & Experience
You will need good interpersonal skills, be supportive and encouraging, respect client autonomy, be empathic and accepting, have non-discriminatory values and practice.
Travel Details
The groups can take place in a variety of locations across Fife, using school buildings, community centres, and outdoor spaces. Travel will be by arrangement.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction and ongoing training will be determined by need of the volunteer and organisation, this will be identified through supervision. Support and line management supervision will be given by an experienced named employee of the organisation.
Work Type
Counselling
Client Group
Drugs / Alcohol Issues
Expenses Detail
We pay mileage of 37 pence per mile to a maximum of £10, or public transport costs to a maximum of £10.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Minimum hours: 3 hours per week Minimum commitment: 6 weeks
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
30-2267
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
1-2 Parkdale
Park Drive
Leven
Scotland
KY8 5AQ
Contact: Carol Ferrie
Tel: 01333 422277
Email: carolferriedapl@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.dapl.net
