Volunteer Recovery Support

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

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

No two days are the same, and every interaction is a chance to help someone stay safe and feel supported.

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.