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Overview
Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live.
Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation.
Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference?
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to recovery and independence? Join Change Grow Live as a Floating Support Volunteer and help individuals affected by substance misuse take positive steps toward a brighter future.
What You'll Do:
As a Floating Support Volunteer, you'll work closely with our Housing Team to support service users through every stage of their treatment journey. Your role will include:
* Assisting with housing assessments, triage, and risk management plans
* Supporting the development of individual community recovery plans
* Delivering 1:1 key work sessions, including harm reduction advice and recovery planning
* Helping service users achieve their care plan goals
* Encouraging engagement in recovery activities within the service and wider community
* Accurately documenting sessions using our case management systems
What You'll Gain:
* Valuable experience in housing and recovery support
* Skills in communication, assessment, and partnership working
* The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
* Full training and ongoing support from our experienced team
What We're Looking For:
* Understanding of the challenges faced by our client group
* Good IT, written, and verbal communication skills
* Strong time management and the ability to work independently
* A respectful, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
* Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries
Please note this role is suited to someone who can offer 2 or more days volunteering.
Interview date: 23/07/2025
Closing Date
16/7/2025
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Sharon Zdan-Michajlowicz | s.zdan-michajlowicz@cgl.org.uk | 07778146030
Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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