Change Grow Live
Volunteer Group Work Support (Stafford)
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Make a Difference - Become a Group Work Support Volunteer
Location: Stafford
Commitment: 4-6 hours per week on Wednesdays
At Change Grow Live, we support people to overcome challenges related to dependency and recovery. As a Group Work Support Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals on Probation feel supported, included, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Group Work Support Volunteer - Stafford
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcome and support individuals attending group sessions
- Encourage participation and build confidence
- Help plan and prepare engaging group activities
- Take accurate session notes and write up feedback
- Co-facilitate sessions alongside experienced staff
- Provide compassionate support to individuals within a group setting
- Help people connect with local support services (e.g. housing, mental health, food banks)
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(please see attached volunteer role description for full role and person specification)
What You’ll Gain
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills. You’ll benefit from
- Full training and ongoing support
- Experience in group facilitation and support work
- Confidence in working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Opportunities to progress towards leading your own group sessions
- Valuable experience for careers in criminal justice, health, or social care
Please note before applying for this role
- The volunteer role is based at Approved Premises in Stafford on Wednesday for 4 - 6 hours
- Some of the training for this role is eLearning and so access to a laptop in order to complete this will be beneficial
- This role will require you to complete an Enhanced DBS check and Enhanced Level 1 vetting clearance for the Probation Service
- We welcome applications from those with and without Lived Experience of drugs, alcohol and the criminal justice system.
- Please remember to complete the Personal Statement part of the application as this forms part of the shortlisting process
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To find out more about this exciting opportunity please read the attached role description.
24/7/2026
Amanda Bancroft | amanda.bancroft@cgl.org.uk | 07741629003
Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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