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Rough Sleepers Support Volunteer

Location Preston-Lancashire
Job ID 2025-16928
Number of Vacancies Remaining
1
Category
Volunteering in Substance Misuse Services
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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 making a real difference in your community? Do you want to support individuals experiencing homelessness and help them take steps toward recovery and stability? Join us as a Rough Sleepers Support Volunteer and be part of a dedicated team working on the front lines of change.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Rough Sleepers Support Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in engaging with rough sleepers and individuals facing multiple challenges, including substance misuse. You’ll help build trust, offer support, and connect people with the services they need to make positive life changes.

  • Support outreach efforts by engaging with individuals on the streets and in known community locations.
  • Assist with assessments, triage, and the development of recovery plans.
  • Provide harm reduction advice and emotional support.
  • Attend local drop-ins and soup kitchens alongside key workers.
  • Help facilitate pre-detox groups and accompany clients to medical appointments.
  • Document interactions and support on case management systems.
  • Advocate for clients and help them navigate services and support networks.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • IT literacy and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  • Flexibility to work in varied conditions, including anti-social hours and adverse weather.

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • Make a tangible impact in people’s lives.
  • Gain valuable experience in the health and social care sector.
  • Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
  • Receive training and ongoing support from Change Grow Live.

Ready to help change lives?
Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

 

Interview date: 06/08/2025

Closing Date

30/7/2025

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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We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.