Summary
Type
VOLUNTEER
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About this role
Overview
Are you aged 16-25 and looking to give back? Do you want to develop your skills and take on a new challenge?
We are looking for understanding and passionate young people to become peer mentors for young people who are facing challenges related to drugs or alcohol.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic young person aged 16-25 to volunteer with us as a Young Person's Peer Mentor.
Positive Futures offers support to young people who are facing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a Peer Mentor, you will be a positive and friendly role model for young people up to the age of 18 who are accessing our service.
Key activities include:
- Work 1-2-1 with a matched young person to support them to achieve their goals and to make plans for the future
- Give advice and information about drugs, alcohol, the associated risks, and harm reduction
- Support young people to attend other services, groups, and fun activities (e.g. swimming, football, basketball etc.)
- Signpost the people we support to other services / groups
- Record the contact you have with young people in their case notes
- Provide end of care / check-in support to other young people
- Promote the service to young people and other professionals
- Raise concerns you are experiencing or that you have about others with staff as required (e.g. safeguarding)
Where: Gateshead, at our office and within the community.
When: Volunteering will be done between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, and so you must have some availability during these times. We will work with you to be as flexible as possible so that you can fit volunteering around your other commitments. If you would like to discuss this before applying, please email Daniel.
Closing Date
20/2/2026If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Daniel Kirkbride | [email protected]This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Other facts
About Change Grow Live
If you want to change your life, we’re here for you. As a health and social care charity, we can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, employment, and smoking. Our support is free and confidential 💜
What you'll do
- As a Young Person's Peer Mentor, you will work 1-2-1 with a matched young person to support them in achieving their goals. You will also provide advice on drugs and alcohol, support attendance at activities, and promote the service.
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