Volunteer Harm Reduction

Location Whitechapel-Greater London
Job ID 2026-20713
Number of Vacancies Remaining
1
Category
Volunteering in Substance Misuse Services

Overview

Join our Tower Hamlets Reset Recovery Team as a Volunteer! 

 

Are you passionate about helping others and improving health outcomes in your community? As a Harm Reduction Support Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in reducing the risks associated with drug use by providing advice, information, and practical support. You'll engage with people in services and the community, helping them stay safe and access the support they need.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Provide non-judgemental advice on substance use and harm reduction.
  • Support needle and syringe provision services.
  • Promote overdose awareness and provide Naloxone information and training.
  • Encourage HIV, Hepatitis and other health testing opportunities.
  • Engage with people in community settings and outreach activities.
  • Signpost and refer individuals to treatment and support services.
  • Help maintain a safe environment through safe disposal initiatives.
  • Support service improvement through feedback and engagement.

What We're Looking For

  • Great communication and people skills.
  • A compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
  • Confidence engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Reliability, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.
  • A desire to make a positive difference in your local community.

This is an exciting opportunity which will allow you to gain experience of volunteering within the substance misuse field. You will be part of a supportive team and will receive comprehensive training and guidance to develop within the role. 

 

We are committed to creating an environment that respects and values diversity, with a positive and supportive culture where everyone feels welcome, empowered, and represented.   

   

Interested? Please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!  

Closing Date

14/8/2026

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

Jade Stirling (Tower Hamlets RESET) | jade.stirling@cgl.org.uk | 07353967957

 

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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