NewLink Wales
Substance Misuse Volunteering & Training
Volunteering with NewLink Wales
The Facts
No-one wants to become dependent on drugs or alcohol and end up a chaotic or problematic drug or alcohol user.
But some people do - and they need our help and support.
The Organisation
NewLink Wales is here to recruit, train, and place potential volunteers with various agencies working with substance misusers. This could be with:
Street Drug Agencies
Homeless Projects
Rehabs
Youth Organisations
Housing Schemes
Alcohol Agencies
Criminal Justice Services
And many more
You will receive all the training and support necessary to become a volunteer in the field of substance misuse. We currently have many opportunities.
Why Volunteer?
People choose to volunteer for a number of different reasons, including:
Make new friends
Learn new skills or develop existing skills
To do something really worthwhile
Open doors to the future
Enhance their CV
To gain valuable experience
To build confidence and self-esteem
To make a real difference in our communities
Stepping stone to new careers
Make use of language skills
.......and many more!
Many agencies are joining our organisation all the time, expanding the services in which volunteers can use their skills.
Accredited training is offered, and ongoing training courses are available to develop your skills and knowledge.
The Need
If you are interested in volunteering we want to hear from you!
We need help with:
Drop-in centres
Youth work
Arrest-referral scheme
Needle exchange
Benefits/form-filling
Information/helpline work
Social activities
Education workshops
Buddying/befriending
Counselling
Supportive listening
........there is something for everybody!
What do we need from you?
- to give a certain number of hours per week/month
- to support, listen, care and be committed to anti-discriminatory principles
- to become part of a team supporting people in crisis through substance
misuse agencies
In return we will provide:
- A comprehensive, accredited training programme
- Opportunities to learn new skills
- Travelling expenses met by the agencies
- Support, supervision
- And much, much more
If you are interested in applying to become a volunteer, please contact
us and we will post you an application form and further information.
For more information take a look at our Volunteering Opportunities
NewLink Wales
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Registered Charity No 1085545
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