Free Peer Education Training For Young People (2 Day Course)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC+00:00

Murray's Initiative | Glasgow

Glasgow Council on Alcohol
Publisher/HostGlasgow Council on Alcohol
Free Peer Education Training For Young People (2 Day Course) Free training in peer education for 12 - 25 year old's. Increase your confidence over two days.
About this Event

This is a two day intensive course that teaches skills in peer education, facilitation and group working. Increasing your confidence in leading workshops, public speaking and peer education. This training is free and open to any 12 - 25 year olds living in the Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire area.

You must be available to attend both days.

Tuesday 17th February: 12pm - 5pm

Wednesday 18th Febraury: 10am - 3pm

We will cover:

  • Peer Education & Group Work
  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Presentation and Facilitation Skills
  • Session Practice

After completion of this course participants have the opportunity to lead workshops on alcohol, drugs, spiking and smoking with groups of their peers. Alongside one to one support from U-Turn Support Workers and weekly sessions with other educators.


This training is created and hosted by U-Turn. Delivered by Emma and Theo, Peer Education Support Workers. Both trainers are PVG certified and Child/Adult Protection trained.

U-Turn Peer Education is a service funded by The National Lottery – Young Start, provided by Murray’s Initiative. The service works across Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire.


Our Peer Education Service is designed to support individuals to become involved in their community, working with those who are affected by alcohol and other drugs through their own experiences or those of family or friends.



Agenda
Peer Education & Group Work
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Presentation and Facilitation Skills
Session Practice

Event Venue

Murray's Initiative, 14 North Claremont Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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