Volunteer Meet and Greet Support
Job Summary
Make a difference in your community. Start someones recovery journey with a warm welcome.
We are looking for a friendly compassionate and reliable Volunteer Meet & Greet Worker to join our substance misuse service. This role is vital in creating a safe and supportive first point of contact for individuals accessing our service helping them feel welcomed respected and encouraged.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly approachable and empathetic manner
- Reliability and commitment to volunteering
- Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
- An interest in supporting people affected by substance misuse
- Valuable experience within health and social care services
- Opportunities to develop communication and support skills
- Ongoing training and support from our team
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in peoples recovery journeys
- Volunteer references and personal development opportunities
Join us and help create a welcoming space where positive change can begin.
- Provide a warm and non-judgemental welcome to service users and visitors
- Support individuals as they arrive for appointments or drop-in sessions
- Help maintain a calm safe and inclusive reception/waiting area
- Signpost individuals to the appropriate staff or services
- Offer reassurance and a listening ear where appropriate
- Assist staff with light administrative or engagement tasks (if required)
Volunteers contribute to Change Grow Live in a variety of ways. From Admin Volunteers to Service User Reps from Peer Mentors to Healthcare Support Volunteers from Independent Visitors to Community Mentors each volunteer brings a unique set of skills and talents. We are incredibly grateful for all that volunteers do to support our service users.
Most of our volunteer opportunities dont need any special qualifications. Well make sure you get all the training and support you need. All we ask is that youre kind open-minded and passionate about supporting people.
Everyone is welcome at Change Grow Live. As a volunteer you will be treated with respect and accepted for who you are. You dont need to have personal experience of drug and alcohol recovery to get involved