Volunteer Individual Placement Support

Change Grow Live

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About The Position

As an Individual Placement Support Volunteer, you will work closely with an employment specialist to identify suitable employers for service users, match individuals to opportunities, and develop a pool of cooperative employers in the local area. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience or use existing skills in business networking and marketing, as well as to learn about a specialism within the recovery arena. Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided. This is a volunteering role intended to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Change Grow Live welcomes volunteers with a range of skills and does not require personal experience of drug and alcohol recovery. Most volunteer opportunities do not require special qualifications; training and support are provided. Volunteers are expected to be kind, open-minded, and passionate about supporting people, and will be treated with respect and accepted for who they are.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The closing date is 6/1/2027.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Be kind, open-minded, and passionate about supporting people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or skills in networking within the business community.
• Experience or skills in marketing.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with an employment specialist.
• Identify suitable employers for service users.
• Match individuals to suitable opportunities.
• Develop a pool of cooperative employers in the local area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and guidance.
• An opportunity to gain experience in business networking, marketing, and a specialism within the recovery arena.
• An opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed