Harm Reduction Support Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**_ Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference? We are seeking a Harm Reduction Support Volunteer._**

Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live.

Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation.

This role will be based in:
St Wilfrid's Building

Fox Street

Preston,

Lancashire

PR1 2AB

**Responsibilities**:
Delivering harm reduction interventions can be a fast paced task with only a small amount of time to engage those who use our services. The ability to build trust and work effectively to engage with people is needed.

No two days are the same and you can really make a difference in helping to keep people safe.

You will be provided with all the skills, knowledge, and support to undertake the role.

**Interview Date**:
04/06/2024



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