SCHOOL TALKS

Vita Nova is able to offer school talks from people recovering from problem drugs/alcohol use through the telling of their story. This is followed by a Q & A session. 

Vita Nova has been providing high quality preventative drug and alcohol educational work within schools and colleges for over ten years. This work enables young people to develop an understanding of the impact alcohol and drug use can have on people's lives.

Vita Nova talks for young people consist of personal testimony and the opportunity for pupils to question people who have experiences addiction. All staff and volunteers delivering talks are CRB checked and we participate in regular safeguarding training.

The aims and objectives of the talks are to:

• Provide awareness raising of drug and alcohol issues.
• Provide an opportunity to hear the 'authentic voice' of people with experience of addiction,.
• Empower young people to make informed choices.

Feedback from a member of staff at a school:

"We can lecture the pupils on the risks of alcohol and drugs, we can provide them with statistica and presentations about the danger but they listen to the Vita NOva volunteers because they are 'real', and their experience, honestly expressed, is real."

School talks can last up to an hour. Each talk is tailored to be appropriate for year groups. Call us now for cost based on your requirements.