Womens RSDAT 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.

Volunteering with RSDAT; Supporting Homeless Women with Multiple Disadvantages

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable women? Do you want to contribute to a supportive and inclusive community? We're seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to work with our team supporting homeless women with substance use support needs.

About the Role:

As a volunteer, you will be a part of the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Service (RSDAT) in Ealing your role will include:

• Building relationships and engaging with women in a supportive and non-judgmental manner
• Assisting with outreach and drop in sessions
• Providing emotional support and listening ear
• Helping to 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 (minimum 4-6 hours per week)
• This is a gender sensitive role, so we are seeking women only for this position

Training and Support:

• Comprehensive training on substance use, trauma, and mental health
• Ongoing support and supervision from experienced staff
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Why Volunteer with RSDAT

• Make a real difference in the lives of women who need support
• Gain valuable experience and skills in a supportive environment
• Be part of a dedicated team passionate about creating an inclusive community for women experiencing homelessness

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)

Volunteering at Change Grow Live

• 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