Dry House Support Volunteer - BATH

If you are interested in gaining experience working in the health sector and specifically supporting people who have struggled with substance misuse and homelessness, this is an ideal opportunity to gain insight into the abstinence based supported housing world. No qualifications are required and we will provide support and training. Volunteers will also have access to other training opportunities DHI offers and work alongside our “Peer Supporters”.

Overall purpose of role:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide pastoral support on Sundays to residents of our dry houses in either of our two Bath-based locations – Burlington House and Barton Buildings.

This role is likely to be paired with a Peer Supporter.

Key responsibilities:

• Spending time with residents - on Sundays (ideally 10am - 6pm, every week, every month, depending on applicants availability)
• Volunteers can work with staff to shape their own role e.g. there are also some optional tasks based on the interests/willingness of the volunteer e.g. getting rooms ready for new residents, spending time working in the garden with or without residents, supporting residents to complete forms.