Training and development

What will I gain from being a DSMF YA? 

• Being a YA builds confidence, communication skills and teamwork. 
• It improves understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and skills in managing decisions more safely.   
• Being a YA enables you to make a difference for other young people in your school and in the wider work of DSMF.   

As well as undertaking the training provided, YAs must be:   

• Enthusiastic and energetic.   
• Reliable and punctual.  
• Highly motivated to support other young people to make safe choices about alcohol and drugs.  

YAs must also have:  

• Good communication skills.  
• A desire to learn and develop new skills.   
• The ability to work well individually and as part of a team.  

All of these things will be covered in the DSMF YA programme!