South Asian RSDAT Outreach Volunteer

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?

Volunteer Opportunity: Supporting South Asian Community with Homelessness, Substance Misuse, and Complex Health Needs.

Join Our Team:

We're seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support individuals from the South Asian community experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and complex health needs. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in providing emotional support, practical assistance, and advocacy.

Volunteering at Change Grow Live

Volunteer Opportunity: Supporting South Asian Community with Homelessness, Substance Misuse, and Complex Health Needs.

Join Our Team:

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships and engage with clients in a supportive and non-judgmental manner
• Advocate and support by attending appointments and helping with filling forms, translation etc.
• Support our weekly drop-in in Southall
• Provide emotional support and a listening ear
• Help create a safe and welcoming environment

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a trauma-informed and person-centered way
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries
• Commitment to regular volunteering
• Ability to speak any of the following languages Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi or Gujarati, Tamil, Farsi and Pashtu.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals
• Gain valuable experience and skills
• Be part of a dedicated team passionate about creating positive change

Training and Support:

• Comprehensive training on substance misuse, complex health needs, and trauma-informed care
• Ongoing support and supervision from experienced staff

Get Involved:

Contact us to learn more about this opportunity. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of individuals from South Asian communities.

Equal Opportunities:

We welcome applications from individuals from all South Asian Communities for the purpose of this role. 

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Jane.Brown@cgl.org.uk (RSDAT Project Manager)

• Volunteers contribute to Change Grow Live in a variety of ways. From Admin Volunteers to Service User Reps, from Peer Mentors to Healthcare Support Volunteers, from Independent Visitors to Community Mentors each volunteer brings a unique set of skills and talents. We are incredibly grateful for all that volunteers do to support our service users.
• Most of our volunteer opportunities don’t need any special qualifications. We’ll make sure you get all the training and support you need. All we ask is that you're kind, open-minded and passionate about supporting people.
• Everyone is welcome at Change Grow Live. As a volunteer you will be treated with respect and accepted for who you are. You don’t need to have personal experience of drug and alcohol recovery to get involved