Volunteer with us

About the role

As a Group 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

• Coops Business Centre, Dorning Street, Wigan, WN1 1HR and local community spaces
• Minimum 2 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Group Work Facilitator to deliver group sessions

• Promoting the groups that are available in the service

• Supporting and encourage individuals to participate in group activities

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

• Raising any concerns noted within the groups to relevant staff 

• 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 a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level

Download the Role Description - Group Support Volunteer

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

claire.rouse@wearewithyou.org.uk

01942 827979

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and use your administrative skills to support the day-to-day work of the Administration team in our Wigan service. As part of the team you will provide a warm and friendly welcome to clients and visitors to the service to ensure a good first impression is made.

Location and Time Commitment

• Coops Business Centre, Dorning Street, Wigan, WN1 1HR and local community spaces
• Minimum 2 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supporting the administrative team with their tasks, including scanning, copying and filing

• Supporting the staff on Reception to help create a welcoming and professional atmosphere for clients and visitors 

• Supporting with the screening of phone calls to ensure they get to the correct team or most appropriate member of staff

• Contributing to maintaining the client information displayed in the reception area is tidy, current and relevant.

• Providing basic information and advice on the service offer in Wigan

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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at a Standard level

Download the Role Description - Administration Support Volunteer

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

claire.rouse@wearewithyou.org.uk

01942 827979