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Next Training Courses ROLLING TRAINING PROGRAMME – ADVOCACY – open to all volunteers and stakeholders Volunteer Training Programme 2008
***** To reserve a place please Aish on 01332 206505 or by email derbyshireadvo@btconnect.com *****
The Derbyshire Advocacy Service recognises the value of good quality, relevant training, to this end we produce a rolling training programme which is available to all our volunteers and any other interested people. i.e. Carers, Students, Staff of public and private sector. The training is free and sessions are held once a month at Derby CVS, Charnwood Street, Derby at 10am until 1pm. To book a place please ring Aish Palmer on Derby 01332 - 206505
The training sessions not only provide the volunteer with useful knowledge but provides a forum for volunteers to meet each other and service staff. Induction Process Everybody is different and training needs vary from person to person and it also depends on the type of advocacy work they want to become involved in. Each potential volunteer is assessed on the amount of training and initial support they require, although on-going training and support is always available. Just to give an idea on how the process may progress here are a couple of scenarios:
Scenario One A person is thinking about becoming an advocate, has little or no experience of working with a person with learning disabilities and is not sure what type of advocacy they want to do. Possible pathway: Ø Introduce the person to a ‘advocacy group’ supported by their co-ordinator, so that they can chat and get to know the members of the group and listen to the issues that are important to the members of the group. Ø Introduce the person to a ‘day centre’ so that they can spend time there and join in with the activities within the group, similar to a mini work placement. Ø The potential volunteer is free to back out at any time, only when the person feels confident would we initiate either a citizen or group advocacy partnership.
Scenario Two A person wants to become an advocate, and has had experience of working/knowing people who have learning disabilities. Possible pathway: Ø Spends some time ‘shadowing’ a co-ordinator, either in a crisis or group setting. Ø Gets to know the groups and service users within the area they wish to work. Ø The potential volunteer is free to back out at any time, only when the person feels confident would we initiate either a citizen or group advocacy partnership. Individual Training Needs Apart from the Rolling Training Programme, individual training sessions can be accessed by the volunteer, depending upon the needs of the person/people they are advocating for e.g. MAKATON or epilepsy. Accredited Training The Service is initiating an accredited training course, ‘Introduction to Advocacy for those working with Adults with Learning Disabilities’. At the end of the course the learner should be able to: Ø Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the organisation Ø Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Advocate Ø Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and procedures of the organisation Ø Demonstrate an understanding of the skills required by an effective advocate Ø Demonstrate an awareness of statutory regulations that affect people with learning disabilities.
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