Volunteer BRIC Practitioner

New Beginnings Brent is a full integrated community drugs and alcohol service for adults. The service provides psychosocial and pharmacological treatment, in partnership with CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust). The service also has an outreach team, including a dedicated sex worker project.

About the role

As a Volunteer BRIC Practitioner, you will:

• Support the BRIC Practitioner in developing physical health and wellbeing activities.
• Support the BRIC Practitioner and the Service User Involvement Team to promote physical wellbeing and recovery among the people who use our service.
• Assist in the delivery of meaningful activities and initiatives that encourage participation, connection, and holistic development. This may include supporting group activities such as boxing skills, gym sessions, cooking group, and walking groups
• Help to build engagement with community partners and service user groups.
• Assist in gathering feedback from the people who use our service and support consultation activities to help shape future programmes.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive environment where people feel encouraged and empowered to take part.
• In addition to the above you will participate in service meetings where relevant and support other teams when needed.

What skills do I need?

The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, along with a non-judgmental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol.

What Via can offer you

When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement.

In addition, you can expect:

• A full induction to your role and continuous local training
• Access to central staff training opportunities
• Regular supervision
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses

Interested?

• Find out more about our Brent service .
• Check out our FAQs .
• Download our Volunteer Application Form .
• Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form .