We rely on our volunteers in engaging with different communities, and putting our anti-drugs messages across. The time, effort, and views they freely give us are highly valued, and crucial in tackling drug problems across the county.

We therefore pledge that: 

• We regard volunteers as an essential and distinctive part of Bucks DAAT;  
• We have policies of equal opportunities and equal access applying to all staff, paid and volunteer, and all visitors;  
• We try to match the talents and interests of individual volunteers to roles that suit them;  
• We provide volunteers with induction training (including health and safety) so that they willl be able to work safely and competently; and we offer them appropriate specialist training where required;  
• We make sure that each volunteer has adequate support and access to a designated member of staff;  
• We have insurance to cover every volunteer against injury while at work and any claim by a member of the public;  
• We offer volunteers reimbursement of authorised actual out of pocket expenses;  
• We inform volunteers about our policies, plans and programmes and invite them to contribute to our decision-making processes through existing management channels. 

• A chance to meet like-minded people;
• A chance to familiarise yourself with the ever-changing field of drugs;
• Drug awareness training; 
• We provide references for our volunteers.

• Supporting the DAAT in providing drug awareness programmes;  
• Getting involved in the needs assessment surveys carried out by the DAAT;  
• Contributing to the DAAT Website;  
• Sitting on our advisory working groups.   

Attachments:

DAAT Volunteer Application Form

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