Volunteering
Volunteering and pathways forward
For many people, recovery is not only about stopping something. It is about building something new.
At Scunthorpe Recovery Service, volunteering can be part of that journey. Through our volunteer training package and personal development, we have opportunities to volunteer within the project and community. This volunteering experience can be supplemented by other accredited training that can lead to employment within the recovery and health and social care sectors.
Double Impact has been delivering volunteer training courses for over 20 years.
The Scunthorpe Volunteer Course is condensed into 4 sessions which aim to deliver practical skills and foundational knowledge to our members who want to volunteer or simply as part of their personal development.
Session 1
Introduction to Volunteering / Peer Mentoring:
• Overview - what is volunteering / mentoring based on
• Key skills, values & qualities of a volunteer / peer mentor
• Examples of using the key skills, qualities & values of a volunteer / peer mentor
• Making judgements & the importance of being non-judgmental
• Explore life events & how these might influence a personʼs identity, view & behaviour towards others
Session 2
Role Expectations
• Introduction to the Code of Conduct
• Discussion – why the Code of Conduct is important & itʼs purpose
• Boundaries, keeping everyone safe
• Barriers and ethical issues including how to navigate these
• Working in a team environment
Session 3
Communication Skills & Signposting / Referrals:
• Non-verbal communications
• Active listening, questioning skills, being curious & reflecting / paraphrasing
• Investigate signposting / Referral opportunities
• Self-Development – identification of opportunities inside / outside of the organisation
Session 4
Drug and Alcohol Awareness:
• Managing risks, The Drugs Wheel
• Legal status of drugs
• How drug & alcohol misuse impact on others
• Health impacts associated with drug use
• Long term effects of alcohol on the body
• Weekly limits & safe drinking
• Detox & withdrawal – physical & emotional effects, support services
