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With You BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole)
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Recovery Support Volunteer
About the role
Our Recovery Support Volunteers work alongside our Recovery Teams to provide support, information and advice to individuals in relation to substance misuse through 1-1 interventions in group settings.
In addition, our volunteers support teams who provide information and advice in the following areas
- Housing
- Family and Carer
- Veterans
- Criminal Justice
- Homelessness
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the team and make a real difference in people’s lives, gaining experience in the substance misuse field and undertaking comprehensive training as you progress.
Location and Time Commitment
- Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole
- Minimum of 3 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
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Welcoming and signposting our clients and visitors to the service.
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Supporting the delivery of group-based sessions as a co-facilitator
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Providing advice on harm minimisation and recovery planning
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Working with clients both in service and on an outreach basis to build and maintain their recovery capital
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Performing recovery check-ins and aftercare support for those nearing the end of their treatment pathways
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Assisting and carrying out screening processes including urine, saliva and breath tests, BBV testing and supporting our needle exchange
What's in it for you?
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Access to relevant training throughout your time with us
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Opportunity to build experience for your CV
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Opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
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Support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development
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Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy
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An opportunity to feedback about your experience volunteering with us
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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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level
Download the Role Description - Recovery Support Volunteer Role Description
If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our BCP service then please contact us using the details below:
sarah.parkes@wearewithyou.org.uk
01202 558855
