Change Grow Live
Volunteer Recovery Support
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Overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you want to help create a safer, more supportive environment for people affected by drug use? Join Change Grow Live as a Recovery Support Volunteer.
Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact, greeting visitors with warmth and respect.
- Support our recovery coordinators in delivering harm reduction interventions around drug, alcohol and substance use.
- Provide non-judgmental advice on safer use, including reduction and drink down plans.
- Complete Breathalyzer testing, urine drug screening and recording results.
- Completing BBV testing.
- Provide information to our service users of mutual aid support groups i.e. AA, SMART recovery groups.
- Supporting our service users in attending nurse alcohol assessments and healthcare reviews.
- Supporting the team in case management, recording notes on our case management system.
- Supporting our service users in meeting their support plans, working towards their future goals and aspirations.
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What You’ll Gain
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Experience in a fast-paced, meaningful role.
- The chance to build trust and make a lasting impact.
- Skills in communication, harm reduction, and community outreach.
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, approachable, and non-judgmental attitude.
- Ability to engage with people from all walks of life.
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
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Closing Date
2/10/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
- Kerri Richards | kerri.richards@cgl.org.uk
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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