Volunteer Recovery Worker

Assist with the running of your local Open Road centre as follows:

• Working as part of the Open Road team
• Helping to make a friendly, welcoming environment
• Answering telephone enquiries & making appointments
• Basic administration
• Service user support where appropriate
• Supporting the delivery of the Structured Recovery Programme
• Attending volunteer meetings and training
• Operating the Needle Exchange and correctly following all the needle exchange policies and procedures (Essex centres only)

What skills are we looking for in a volunteer?

• Relate to the issues and challenges faced by service users
• Respect and understand the need for confidentiality
• Be an effective communicator & demonstrate good interpersonal and listening skills
• Identify and understand risk situations
• Be willing to undertake training and continuing development
• Be committed to the agreed hours allocated for the volunteer role

Where can I be a Volunteer Recovery Worker?

Essex: Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester, Harlow, Vange (and other outreach locations across the county).

Suffolk: Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft

How much time do Volunteer Recovery Workers need to give?

A minimum of ½ day (or evening); up to a maximum of 3 days per week.