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Training

Role-specific training and development

Welcome to the Training Area where you can access training relevant to your Regional Coordinator 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 role 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 Regional Coordinators.

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

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