DACS – INSIGHT CCSS Volunteer Training Programme for student Counsellors
We have trained volunteer counsellors for the last 17 years working in partnership with local colleges and Universities. Many volunteer counsellors once qualified stay with us as sessional and staff counsellors or from their experience go on to build independent careers.
Funded by the National lottery communities fund – our volunteer ‘counsellor’ training programme offers placements to students in their final qualifying year. We deliver training on a rolling programme.
If you are interested in a volunteer placement – please contact Kerry Thorpe kerry.thorpe@dacservice.org.uk
Some feedback from our recent intake:
“From interview to induction to implementation, my experience has been incredibly positive and overwhelmingly welcoming. The training was robust, and the lived experience given from both Kate and Kerry helped to bring it all to life. As I start to see clients and know that I will be questioning myself and growing as a counsellor, I know that I will be fully supported in the family that is DACS.”
“The journey to becoming an effective counsellor is one that can be daunting and self-doubting, whilst rewarding and challenging. The training that DACS offers is invaluable in providing both the insight and techniques needed to ensure that we become effective in helping those who have and are experiencing domestic abuse situations, making the difference between living and surviving”.
“As a volunteer and student counsellor, the in-depth training and insight gained through the eyes of years of experience, have been invaluable in addition to the positive encouragement always to continue to grow and learn, giving the best possible service to everyone.
“I was drawn to DACS because of the amazing work they do with victims and their children. The training I have had has been informative and invaluable and the mentors are approachable and very supportive. Gaining a placement here has been the best start to my new career.”