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Training

Role-specific training and development

Welcome to the Training Area where you can access training relevant to your Peer Mentor role.

Some of the resources you will find here have been created for ADCH Volunteer Assessors, however they may also be useful to you in your Peer Mentor so they have been included in this Training Area. 

If you have any questions about anything related to training, please contact ADCH’s Volunteer Manager, Michelle Widger.

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Induction

Introduction to ADCH

Added 10th October 2025: Introduction to ADCH

This is a training video providing a brief introduction to ADCH. 

Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of Interest

This is a training video providing information about Conflicts of Interest. It is aimed at Assessors, but may also be useful to Peer Mentors.

Training Video Library

Member Benefits

Added 11th February: Introduction to ADCH Wellbeing Sessions

This is an introduction to ADCH Wellbeing Sessions presented by ADCH Wellbeing Volunteer, Gary Fielder, which will provide Peer Mentors with useful information to help signpost Members to our Wellbeing Sessions. 

You can also download a Wellbeing Sessions poster to share with Members here.

Recordings

2026

July 2026

Meet ADCH’s Peer Mentors

Our Peer Mentors provide support and guidance to Members and Applicant Members on issues relating to the ADCH Minimum Welfare and Operational Standards, and this session is a great chance to get to know the scheme a little better.

This session includes:

  • How Peer Mentors can support Members and Applicant Members
  • Introductions from our Peer Mentors to hear about the support they each offer

  • June 2026

    The Animal Charity Pharmacy Information Session for ADCH Volunteers

    TACP supports animal welfare organisations by providing affordable veterinary medicines and prescriptions. Automatic membership of TACP is one of the newest ADCH member benefits for organisations in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

    This update includes:
      • An overview from Cathy Gurney, CEO of TACP, on how TACP can benefit ADCH members

      • Details on how to access the support and services available

    Cathy has also provided a PDF explaining how Members can set up new adopters, fosterers or carers so they can use the TACP website: Individual Registrations Set Up


    February 2026

    Member Benefits 2026 Update

    This update includes:

      • An overview of ADCH Member Benefits

        An overview of ADCH Wellbeing Sessions from Gary Fielder, our Wellbeing Volunteer

      • An overview of our Regional Groups from two of our Regional Coordinators, Peter Newcombe and Sarah Eden

    2025

    November 2025

    Cat-Specific Training

    *Although this training is primarily aimed at Assessors, it may be useful for Peer Mentors  to further their understanding of the requirements of the Minimum Standards for rescues caring for cats.

    September 2025

    Dog Specific Training

    *Although this training is primarily aimed at Assessors, it may be useful for Peer Mentors  to further their understanding of the requirements of the Minimum Standards for rescues caring for dogs.