Lived Experience Recovery Volunteer

Recovery Focus

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
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Location
Blyth, England, United Kingdom
Posted
July 17, 2026

Job Description

Way Through Northumberland Adult Recovery Service, is a public health commissioned service, supporting adults in creating behaviour change regarding substance misuse and lifestyles linked to substance use.

Are you looking for a volunteer role where you can share your knowledge of recovery to help others?

Can you commit to a regular weekly attendance to support our academy groups? (between 3 and 15 hours per to be agreed based on volunteer availability).

Lived Experience Recovery Volunteers will supplement treatment system delivery through (but not limited to):

  • Helping on our reception & welcome desk.
  • Supporting existing service users in their recovery journey.
  • Offering peer support to clients.
  • Supporting the engagement of hard-to-reach groups.
  • Raising awareness of the Service and other support services.
  • Co-facilitating and supporting Open Access Recovery Groups
  • Co-production of new recovery groups
  • Suppo...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
    • Date Posted
      July 17, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 26, 2026