Public Education Volunteers
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If you have any questions, please call the Public Education Coordinator at (403)266-1601.
Job Description
As a volunteer drug educator you will be delivering drug education presentations
to Junior and Senior High School students. Your presentation will provide students with information
about how drugs and alcohol affect the mind and body.
The volunteer drug educator job includes
- Provide students with the latest information about drugs like Ketamine, GHB, Methamphetamine,
Marijuana, Ecstasy and more
- Provide the class with a non-judgmental environment where students can ask questions and examine
the consequences of drug & alcohol use
- Increase awareness and connect students with a variety of resources available in the community
- Strengthen knowledge, build protective factors, and develop healthier, more resilient individuals
Commitment and Shifts
We ask our new volunteer drug educators to commit to making 3 presentations a
month, or a total of 27 presentations during the school year (September to June). Presentations range
from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours long (plus travel time). At the end of the first year, volunteers have
the option of reducing their commitment to one shift every four weeks. After one year, volunteer may
also decide to increase their involvement by participating in the training of new volunteers.
Training
As a volunteer drug educator for the Distress Centre you will receive 12 hours of
in-class training, part of which will be delivered by an officer from the Calgary City Police Drug Unit.
You will have an opportunity to observe senior volunteer drug educators in a classroom setting to prepare
you for your presentations.
Benefits
Working as a volunteer drug educator can be a richly rewarding experience. Benefits
include:
- Increased self-confidence and improvement of speaking and social skills
- Meeting new people and forming friendships, especially at the various social activities planned
throughout the year
- Invaluable information about alcohol, drugs and addiction is provided and can be helpful to every
member of our community
- Volunteering provides excellent experience for any career
- Volunteers play an invaluable role in building resilient youth and a stronger community