Meet and Greet Volunteer

About the role

Our Meet and Greet Volunteers welcome individuals and concerned others into our service, meeting and greeting them in the waiting area. You will help to inspire and support individuals affected by substance use moving them towards recovery and away from related harms.  


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 individuals to explore what is on offer within the service and what options are available.

  • Supporting service staff and volunteers in making the waiting areas comfortable, safe and welcoming.

  • Undertaking tours of the service premises.

  • Providing a warm and friendly welcome to clients and visitors to the service

  • Supporting individuals to engage in community programs until they feel they are able to attend without support.

 

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 a Police Disclosure Check at a Standard Level

 

Download the Role Description - Meet and Greet 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