Group Support Volunteer

About the role

As a Group Work Support Volunteer you will be working alongside our Group Work Facilitator to help our clients engage with and participate in a variety of recovery groups and activities.  

We have a range of group opportunities and would like for you to help shape the delivery of these sessions to the individuals we support.


Location and Time Commitment

  • The Roundhouse, Lothian Crescent, Dundee, DD4 0HU
  • Minimum of 3 hours per week, Monday to Friday

 

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Supporting the Group Work Facilitator to deliver group sessions

  • Promoting the groups that are available in the service

  • Recording attendance as required under the supervision of the facilitator

  • Supporting and encourage individuals to participate in group activities

  • Working with the team to identify individuals who would benefit from group sessions

  • Signposting individuals to other services / groups

  • Supporting staff with the preparation and planning of new groups

 

What's in it for you?

  • Access to relevant training and ongoing role-specific guidance, support and additional learning opportunities throughout your time with us

  • Opportunity to use and develop your skills as part of giving back to your local community

  • Volunteer alongside a friendly and professional team that makes a real difference to people’s lives

  • Gain valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of a Community Drug and Alcohol service

  • Regular contact and support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development

  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses policy

  • An opportunity to feedback about your experience volunteering with us

  • Access to We Are With You employee assist programme

 

Please note that we require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for this volunteering role

 

This role is subject to PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) at an Enhanced Level

 

Download the Role Description - Group Support Volunteer

 

If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our Dundee service then please contact us using the details below:

nicola.greig@wearewithyou.org.UK

01382 206888