Volunteer Individual Placement Support
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 with opportunities, and develop a pool of cooperative employers in the local area. The role offers the opportunity to gain or apply skills in networking within the business community and marketing, as well as experience in a specialism within the recovery arena. Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided. This is a volunteering role focused on supporting service users and making a difference in their lives. Change Grow Live welcomes volunteers with a range of skills and backgrounds. 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. Personal experience of drug and alcohol recovery is not required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Kind, open-minded, and passionate about supporting people.
Nice To Haves
- Networking within the business community.
- Marketing skills.
- Experience or interest in a specialism within the recovery arena.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with an employment specialist.
- Identify suitable employers for service users.
- Match individuals with employment opportunities.
- Develop a pool of cooperative employers in the local area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and guidance.
- Opportunity to gain experience or use existing skills.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
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