Volunteer Alcohol Support
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 JoinChange Grow Liveas anAlcohol Recovery Support Volunteer
Responsibilities
What Youll Do:
- Be the first point of contact greeting visitors with warmth and respect.
- Support our alcohol team in delivering harm reduction interventions around alcohol use
- Provide non-judgmental advice on safer alcohol use including reduction and drink down plans
- Complete Breathalyzer testing 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 alcohol 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 Youll 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 Were 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.
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Kerri Richards
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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