Volunteer Peer Support

 

At Change Grow Live, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone.

 

 As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will use your lived experience, understanding, and compassion to inspire hope and support people on their recovery journey.

• →Working alongside our Building Recovery in Communities Team, you will help service users build confidence, develop recovery capital, and connect with opportunities that support long-term recovery.
• →You will play a key role in promoting visible recovery, challenging stigma, and encouraging people to engage with groups, activities, training, volunteering, and community events.
• →You will be a positive role model, demonstrating that change is possible while motivating others to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
• →Whether supporting community events, promoting recovery-focused activities, gathering service user feedback, or simply being there to encourage someone taking their first steps towards recovery, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

• Full training and ongoing support
• Valuable experience in peer support and community engagement
• Opportunities for personal development and skill-building
• The chance to make a genuine difference in your community
• Experience that can support future volunteering, education, or employment opportunities

• Have lived experience of drug or alcohol use, or a good understanding of substance misuse and recovery
• Are empathetic, non-judgemental, and encouraging
• Have good communication skills or are willing to develop them
• Can work effectively with others
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Are passionate about supporting others to achieve positive change

 

3/11/2026

Sharon Zdan-Michajlowicz | s.zdan-michajlowicz@cgl.org.uk

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.