Family Drug Support - Volunteering for FDS

Family Drug Support Australia

Support Line: 1300 368 186
(available 24 hours 7 days a week)

FDS Volunteer Testimonial

Volunteers Wanted for the FDS Support Line

Family Drug Support operates a national 24 hr, 7 day a week telephone support service for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues.

Some of the benefits of volunteering for FDS include:

Learning and applying practical skills
Enhanced self-awareness
Opportunity to give back to your community
Ongoing support and education in your work with FDS
Flexible telephone shifts from your own home phone
Opportunity to meet like-minded persons

"The time on the lines has been wonderful, the learning and sharing with other parents, siblings, and friends of drug users has been one of the biggest learning experiences of my life. I have fully appreciated the opportunity to listen and offer support to callers." - Maureen

We are looking for MATURE people who are:

Committed to volunteer a shift every two or three weeks for a minimum of twelve months
Non-judgemental
Empathetic
Good listeners
Access to a landline telephone is preferred, but not essential

Please Note: You DO NOT have to have extensive knowledge of alcohol and drug issues nor do you need to be a counsellor.

COST: Training is only available to FDS members - FDS Membership $30. A training manual is also required ($30).

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Interested in Volunteering?

For more information and to register your expression of interest check out the

Volunteering for FDS section on our website

http://www.fds.org.au/volunteering-for-fds

Important Information

FDS Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As FDS is a National organisation, we operate across a number of jurisdictions.

We work with the information being provided to our workers in each state regarding re-opening of groups and courses. Therefore, not all States will re-open at the same time.

As our groups/courses/events re-open, our website will be the most up-to date source of accurate information.

We have protocols in place to ensure yours and our staff safety. Each state government determines the restrictions and our course dates are subject to change. During this difficult time, if you are seeking any clarification please call the volunteer coordinator.

We apologise for any inconvenience but assure you that as soon as we are able to, it is our priority to resume all our groups and courses on a regular, on-going basis.

Tony Trimingham, OAM, CEO

**New Dates**

VIC – Melbourne Dates: Saturday 01 May 2021 (9.00am - 5.00pm)

Sunday 02 May 2021

Venue: TBC