Working alongside our experienced team, you’ll help deliver a range of harm reduction interventions, including:
- Supporting Dry Blood Spot Testing (DBST) for blood-borne viruses.
- Supporting Naloxone training and distribution to help prevent drug-related deaths.
- Providing friendly, non-judgmental advice around safer injecting, overdose prevention and emergency response.
- Engaging with service users and encouraging them to access BBV testing, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing.
- Promoting safer sex, harm reduction and treatment options.
- Helping people access the right support and services when they need them.
What you’ll gain
- Full training and ongoing support from an experienced team.
- Valuable experience within a busy and rewarding substance misuse service.
- The opportunity to build positive relationships with people who may be experiencing significant challenges.
- The chance to develop your skills in communication, harm reduction and community outreach.
- The satisfaction of knowing that your contribution could help someone stay safer and improve their health and wellbeing.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and non-judgmental.
- Comfortable engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Willing to learn and work as part of a supportive team.
- Reliable and committed to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Passionate about helping people and making a positive difference in the community.
No two days are the same, and every conversation is an opportunity to help someone stay safe, feel supported and take a positive step towards better health.
If you’re looking for a rewarding volunteering opportunity where you can learn new skills, meet people and make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
